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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

River News You Can Use

A Letter from a Tree

Posted on Thu, Aug 04, 2022Thu, Aug 04, 2022 by Emily Marino

by FCRW Historian – Jim Pfiffer. A note from the author: “I love trees. They are pillars of strength, patience… Read more A Letter from a Tree

An Elmira Natives Perspective on the Agnes Flood of 1972: “I lived through the Flood, and founded the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed.”

Posted on Wed, Jun 22, 2022Wed, Jun 22, 2022 by Emily Marino

by FCRW Historian – Jim Pfiffer. Fifty years ago, Hurricane Agnes came inland, stalled over the Northeast and dumped Biblical… Read more An Elmira Natives Perspective on the Agnes Flood of 1972: “I lived through the Flood, and founded the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed.”

An Corning Natives Perspective on the Agnes Flood of 1972: “I was born after the Flood, but my parents lived through it and we still love this area.”

Posted on Thu, Jun 09, 2022Thu, Jun 09, 2022 by Emily Marino

by FCRW Volunteer – Brianna Riesbeck. On the evening of June 22nd, as the river began to rise, the population… Read more An Corning Natives Perspective on the Agnes Flood of 1972: “I was born after the Flood, but my parents lived through it and we still love this area.”

A Crash Course in Climate Change

Posted on Mon, Apr 11, 2022 by Emily Marino

by Brianna Riesbeck, Volunteer. Earth Day 2022 is right around the corner and there is plenty to celebrate. It’s a… Read more A Crash Course in Climate Change

Winter Paddling Safety

Posted on Mon, Jan 31, 2022 by Emily Marino

by Brianna Riesbeck, Volunteer. February is the month where cabin fever seems to hit the hardest. The holiday rush and… Read more Winter Paddling Safety

Birders Flock to See Elmira’s Snowy Visitor

Posted on Mon, Dec 13, 2021Mon, Dec 13, 2021 by Emily Marino

by Brianna Riesbeck, Volunteer. If you’re interested in birds or are involved at all in the Chemung Valley birding community,… Read more Birders Flock to See Elmira’s Snowy Visitor

An Amazzzing Day!

Posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2021Mon, Dec 13, 2021 by Elizabeth Zilinski

In August, we had an amazing day with Burt Beebe from Honeybeemade, Mark Earley from Mark’s Hive Relocation, and Casella… Read more An Amazzzing Day!

What is “Forest Bathing”?

Posted on Wed, Jul 07, 2021 by admin

by Emily Marino, Executive Director of the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed. I recently sat down with Dr. Katherine… Read more What is “Forest Bathing”?

The Adventures of a Southern Tier Marathon Kayaker

Posted on Tue, Jun 22, 2021Thu, Apr 21, 2022 by admin

by Emily Marino, Executive Director of the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed. On May 12 of 2021, I found… Read more The Adventures of a Southern Tier Marathon Kayaker

How the Loss of Wolves Changed the Course of a River

Posted on Wed, Jun 16, 2021 by admin

by Jim Pfiffer, Chemung River Friends Volunteer. When humans interfere with nature, it often results in a negative ripple effect… Read more How the Loss of Wolves Changed the Course of a River

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About Us

Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, or Chemung River Friends, is a 501c3 non-profit organization that partners with municipalities, sponsors, and members to protect these waterways and use them to improve the quality of life, economy, and natural environment of our communities. Since 2009, we have worked to make our rivers and waterways easier, safer, and more fun to use and enjoy.

Through education, outreach, and stewardship programs, we've worked tirelessly to protect, promote, and preserve the 45-mile-long Chemung River, its tributaries (the Canisteo, Cohocton, Cowanesque, and Tioga Rivers), and the greater watershed.

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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
111 North Main Street, Suite 15
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 846-2242
director@chemungriverfriends.org
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