A critical piece of the Genesee RiverWatch mission is to connect people to the river, encouraging them to explore, experience and celebrate the river.  We strive to create awareness through outreach, events and improved access to the river for boating, fishing, hiking and biking.

Latest News

• A Guide to ROC the Riverway – October 6-8, 2023 September 15, 2023
  Here's a guide to the activities planned for ROC the Riverway 2023!
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• Paddle Up the Genesee River to the Erie Canal on Sunday, September 17, 2023 September 12, 2023
  Join us for our 4th paddle of 2023!
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• Summer Paddles on the Genesee August 8, 2023
  Monthly paddles launching from the Genesee Waterways Center
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• Paddle with Us and Learn About Environmental Stewardship on the Genesee River – Saturday, August 5, 2023 July 31, 2023
  Join us for our third paddle of 2023!
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• Paddle to Red Creek with Us on Sunday, July 9, 2023 July 3, 2023
  Let's paddle to Red Creek on July 9, 2023!
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• Announcing the First Paddle of 2023 – June 23, 2023 June 14, 2023
  Join us for the first paddle of 2023!
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• Paddling the Genesee November 15, 2022
  2022 Season Report and 2023 Outlook
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• Beginner & Experienced Paddlers: Join Us On the Genesee River August 13, 2022 July 30, 2022
  The 2022 Genesee River Paddling Program Continues on Saturday, August 13, 2022, for both Beginner and Intermediate+ Paddlers at the Genesee Waterways Center. Join us at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 13th for the third event in the 2022 Genesee River Paddling season, presented by Genesee RiverWatch, the Genesee Waterways Center, and the City of Rochester. We will leave ...
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• Summertime Paddle on Sunday, July 17, 2022 July 9, 2022
  The 2022 Genesee River Paddling Program Continues on Sunday, July 17, 2022 for Intermediate+ Paddlers at the Petten St. Dock The next guided paddle of the 2022 Genesee River Paddling season, presented by Genesee RiverWatch, the Genesee Waterways Center, and the City of Rochester, will be Sunday, July 17.   This time intermediate+ skill paddlers will explore ...
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• Paddle with Us on June 11, 2022 June 6, 2022
  The 2022 Genesee River Paddling Program Begins on Saturday, June 11, 2022 for Beginner & Experienced Paddlers at the Genesee Waterways Center Join us at 10:00am on Saturday, June 11th for the opening of the 2022 Genesee River Paddling season presented by Genesee RiverWatch, the Genesee Waterways Center, and the City of Rochester.   Meet at the ...
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