Genesee RiverWatch

Join Our Guided Paddles on the Genesee River This Summer

Join us at the 2026 Genesee River paddling events!
Genesee RiverWatch Announces Changes in Board Leadership and Membership

Learn more about recent changes in our leadership!
Petten Street Car-top Boat Dock to Open on Friday, June 5, 2026

Petten Street car-top dock opens Friday, June 5!
Presentation Available of RIT Capstone Project Findings: Monitoring the Oatka Creek Streambank Restoration

RIT students gave an outstanding presentation on their Capstone Project: Monitoring Programs for Oatka Creek
Genesee River Cleanup: Volunteers Collect 540 Pounds of Trash

Our first cleanups were a successful start to the 2026 river cleanup season!
The playful, hardy life of the Genesee River Otter

Read about the remarkable recovery of the river otter in the Genesee River Basin
Seeking Your Support for 2026 and Beyond

We are seeking your support to continue our work!

Recreation

The Genesee River Basin is filled with natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Whether you are looking for a woodland or riverside walk, an experience paddling on the River or relaxing time fishing…the Genesee has something to offer.

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Genesee River Blueway Map

The Genesee River Blueway Map is available for use by canoeists and kayakers who wish to explore and connect with the river. The map is available as a brochure or interactive map.

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The Genesee River

Genesee RiverWatch works to improve the water quality of the 2,500 square mile Genesee River watershed, inform and educate the public and connect people to the river.

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