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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

River News You Can Use

Spencer-Van Etten Students Clean up a Chemung River Boat Launch

Posted on Tue, Nov 05, 2024 by Director

Author: Jim Pffifer The Chemung River is cleaner and safer thanks to 16 students and two staff from the Spencer-Van… Read more Spencer-Van Etten Students Clean up a Chemung River Boat Launch

Paddle Schedule

Posted on Sun, Jul 28, 2024 by Director

We are so excited to partner with Jim Pfiffer to offer more river trips and safety workshops for our community!… Read more Paddle Schedule

Cigarette Butts Poison our Land

Posted on Sun, Jul 28, 2024 by Director

A big part of our mission is cleaning up the watershed. We are sometimes asked why we are cleaning up… Read more Cigarette Butts Poison our Land

August 2024: Children’s Programs

Posted on Sun, Jul 28, 2024 by Director

We have lots of programs for children this month, as the summer season comes to an end. Many of the… Read more August 2024: Children’s Programs

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

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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.

Contact Us

Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
109 North Main Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 846-2242
director@chemungriverfriends.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChemungRiver/
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