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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

River News You Can Use by Jim Pfiffer

A Crash Course in Climate Change

Posted on April 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 January 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 December 13, 2021December 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 October 27, 2021December 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 July 7, 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 June 22, 2021April 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 June 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

A Local Artist’s Perspective on the Beauty of the Chemung River Watershed

Posted on June 9, 2021 by admin

by Emily Marino – Executive Director of the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed. For those of you who have… Read more A Local Artist’s Perspective on the Beauty of the Chemung River Watershed

A letter to Chemung River folks from Huck Finn

Posted on June 6, 2021 by admin

By Jim Pfiffer, Chemung River Friends Volunteer. Author’s note: If Huck Finn were alive today, I trust he might have… Read more A letter to Chemung River folks from Huck Finn

Attention paddlers: You need to visit the Finger Lakes Museum

Posted on May 27, 2021 by admin

By Jim Pfiffer, Chemung River Friends Volunteer. If you like to kayak or canoe alone or with a group and… Read more Attention paddlers: You need to visit the Finger Lakes Museum

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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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  • Chemung River Friends
    111 North Main Street
    Elmira, NY 14901
  • (607) 846-2242
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