Genesee RiverWatch

Interested in sediment management?? On June 25 George Thomas, Executive Director of Genesee RiverWatch, will be one of the speakers in the kickoff webinar in the new series hosted by the Great Lakes Commission on sediment management—exploring innovative solutions and real-world challenges from upland sources to in-lake sinks. This interactive series will bring together stakeholders as part of their three-year project to advance restoration and resilience across the basin. The first webinar will also include speakers from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, The Nature Conservancy in New York and Ramboll. Register now to help protect our ecosystems, strengthen coastal communities, and support maritime recreation and navigation. More info at https://ow.ly/qbiw50ZavNG

This year's paddling season is about to begin! Once again, Genesee RiverWatch is partnering with the Genesee Waterways Center to offer our summer series of guided paddles on the Genesee and adjoining waterways. Our first outing is Saturday, June 27, a Learn to Paddle & Ice Cream Social event! There are with five more dates to follow, each one offering you a different experience. For more information and to register, visit our website:

Genesee River Paddling Season 2026 Join us at the 2026 Genesee River paddling events!

Register today for the meeting on Tuesday, April 16: "Kick-Off Meeting to Re-Establish the Black Creek Watershed Coalition". The Black Creek Watershed Coalition (BCWC) was established in 2006 and served the community through 2017. With support from several organizations, Genesee RiverWatch secured a small grant to help bring the Coalition back together. The first phase will review past and current efforts to improve water quality and recreational access. Join us at the kick-off meeting to learn more, share your ideas, and help identify the projects and priorities that matter most to the community. We hope to see you there!

Register soon! Kick-Off Meeting to Re-Establish the Black Creek Watershed Coalition Email from Genesee RiverWatch, Inc Join us on Tuesday, 6/16/2026   Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00 to 7:30 PM Sunnyside Lodge at Black Creek Park The Black Creek Watershed Coalition (BCWC) was establishe

Today's the day!! Perfect weather for the Annual Outdoor Expo at Mendon Ponds Park sponsored by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. We are there - stop by and see us!!

Outdoor Expo – Adirondack Mountain Club – Genesee Valley Chapter 27th ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXPOpresented byGenesee Valley ChapterAdirondack Mountain ClubandMonroe County ParksSaturday, June 13, 20269:30 am to 3:30 pmMendon Ponds Park, Pittsford NY Join us this June for our annual celebration of the great outdoors! Free and open to the public, the Outdoor Expo is held a...

Thanks, WHEC TV WHEC TV and reporter Garrett Chan , for covering the Genesee River cleanup event Thursday morning. Employees from the Rochester office of Stantec, with our help, gathered an estimated 200 pounds of trash.
Stay tuned for more opportunities this summer to help us clean up our gorgeous river.
See the comments below for a link to Channel 10's thorough report.

Thanks to the 30 hard-working volunteers from Stantec who collected roughly 200 pounds of trash and debris near the Genesee River in Rochester this morning. The High Falls office of the global professional services company worked with Genesee RiverWatch to organize the event, which was part of Stantec in the Community Week. They searched out trash at High Falls Terrace Park and near the base of the Lower Falls and filled 12 trash bags with bottles and cans, broken fishing line, sodden cardboard, discarded plastic forks, cigarette butts, glass shards and more. They also snagged a child's wagon, a rotting plastic tarp and a Veo e-scooter of uncertain utility.
Shout out to Stantec for helping to protect the environment!

We're equipped for the next Genesee River cleanup! This one takes place tomorrow (Thursday) with the heavy lifting done by employee volunteers from Stantec, a professional services company with offices at High Falls and a long-time corporate partner of Genesee RiverWatch. The volunteers will be at the Lower Falls and High Falls Terrance Park. If you see them, give 'em a shout-out. (And speaking of shout-outs, here's one for the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation, which provides us funding to purchase this collection of cleanup equipment!)

The Genesee RiverWatch Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new leadership structure. Steve Orr has been appointed President, while Ari Cheremeteff and Ron Ohrel join the Board as new members. Ari will also assume the role of Board Secretary, succeeding Mike Storonsky. We extend our gratitude to outgoing President Mike Haugh, Board Secretary Mike Storonsky, and past members Ron Hull and Joe Makarewicz for their contributions to our organization. Learn more at https://geneseeriverwatch.org/

Great news for kayakers and canoeists! The car-top boat dock on the Genesee River at the end of Petten Street in Charlotte will reopen today - Friday, June 5th. If you're looking for a convenient and safe access point on the lower river, you can once again be able to launch your boats from this ADA-accessible facility. For more info go to www.geneseeriverwatch.org

Perfect weather tomorrow (Saturday, June 6) for the annual Genesee River Wilds Float. It's a scenic float from the RiverWalk Plaza in Wellsville to the river access site in Amity. After the float there is live music and food vendors at Amity Park, open to floaters and non-floaters alike. For more information, go to Genesee River Wilds or https://geneseeriverwilds.com/home/events/