Join the Montezuma Audubon Center for a relaxing afternoon boat cruise through the Montezuma Wetlands Complex to explore the autumn bird migration, Montezuma’s unique habitats and fall foliage, and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal’s cultural history. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Audubon’s first globally significant Important Bir [...]
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Montezuma Audubon Center Leads Birdin...
Join the Montezuma Audubon Center for a relaxing afternoon boat cruise through the Montezuma Wetlands Complex to explore the autumn bird migration, Montezuma’s unique habitats and fall foliage, and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal’s cultural history. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Audubon’s first globally significant Important Bir [...]
Montezuma Audubon and Buttonwood Wine...
Paddle Along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail with the Montezuma Audubon Center and Buttonwood Grove Winery this Saturday.
Join the Montezuma Audubon Center and Buttonwood Grove Winery for an event unlike any other. Audubon naturalists will lead a 1-hour canoe/kayak paddle on the tranquil waters of Cayuga Lake to enjoy the sights and sounds of the [...]
State Fair to Feature Lighthouse Mari...
New at 2018 Great New York State Fair:
NY Lighthouses and Lifesaving Exhibit,
Boat Building Demonstrations,
Name That Boat Contest, Boat Launch
More than 70 lighthouses across New York State still exist as working beacons, museums of America’s maritime history, a hostel or overnight stay. All the lights will be featured in a new exhibit [...]
Wayne County Historical Society Hosts...
W.O. Decker steamship tugboat
A flotilla of ships is heading towards Wayne County and the Wayne County Historical Society is overjoyed to be able to host them. The flotilla is comprised of the Corning Museum of Glass “GlassBarge”, accompanied by the W.O. Decker a 1930 steam tugboat, the Lois McClure, a replica of a 1862 canal schooner and the [...]
Montezuma Audubon Center Summer Camps
Summer campers enjoying a leisurely paddle along the Seneca River.
The Montezuma Audubon Center Summer Camps Begin July 9th, and the five five-day camps run through August 10th.
Hunter Safety / Waterfowl ID Camp July 9 – July 13 Fee: $150
Youth will earn their hunter safety and waterfowl ID certificates while learning how to be a sa [...]
Montezuma Audubon Center Annual Benef...
The Montezuma Audubon Center’s Annual Benefit on Monday, June 11th will feature golfing at the prestigious Wayne Hills Country Club and an Erie Canal boat tour.
Golfers will face beautifully manicured fairways and greens while playing a Captain and Crew format at the Wayne Hills Country Club that was named one of the 101 reasons why gol [...]
Taste & Tunes Pairs with Canal C...
4th Annual Taste & Tunes Event
Joined by the 3rd Annual Canal Crawl
Paddling Poverty returns in August
Multiple events the weekend of Aug. 17-18 to benefit the hungry in Seneca Falls
Together, Generations Bank and Seneca County House of Concern announce a weekend of activities to benefit the hungry in Seneca County. Generations Bank will [...]
Clean and Safe Boating Educational Ve...
Folding and Inflatable Boats
Inflatable Watercraft, Boat that Folds: NY Sea Grant Clean and Safe Boating Educational Vessels for 2018
A 12-foot boat that folds. A paddleboard in a backpack. A kayak that blows up like a balloon. These folding and inflatable vessels are attracting attention as the Inflate-A-Fleet that is the centerpiece of the [...]
Canal Crawl Paddling Poverty Exceeds ...
Canal Crawl participants wait for the gates to open at the Waterloo Locks.
2nd Annual Canal Crawl Paddling Poverty Exceeds Expectations
The Seneca County House of Concern held their fundraiser, Canal Crawl Paddling Poverty on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The second annual event was a continued success with participation and proceeds exceeding t [...]
Steam Boats History In The Finger Lak...
The Finger Lakes Boating Academy in partnership with the Seneca Falls Historical Society is presenting a lecture on steamboats in the Finger Lakes on Thursday, November 17 at 7 PM.
The lecture will be held at the Seneca Falls Historical Society, 55 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, NY. The speaker is Don Quant, a leading expert on Finger Lakes Ste [...]
Sheriff Dept Report of Seneca Lake Dr...
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports it concluded the search of the north end of Seneca Lake this afternoon when the body of Gary H Gladis Jr., age 47, of 98 Ridgewood Ave Geneva was recovered at about 3:18pm.
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the NYSP Underwater Recovery Team which used sonar and divers t [...]
Divers Recover Body of Geneva Man fro...
Kime Beach Area on east side of Seneca Lake
Divers report they have recovered the body of Gary Gladis Jr., 47, of Geneva who drowned in Seneca Lake Thursday evening while swimming with his niece.
Gladis was on a pontoon boat with his 12-year-old daughter and the 11-year-old niece off the eastern shore of Seneca Lake near Kim Beach when he and [...]
Man Missing in Boating Incident Ident...
Kime Beach Area on east side of Seneca Lake
UPDATE: HERE
The Geneva man who remains missing following a boating incident on Seneca Lake has been identified as Gary Gladis Jr.
Gladis was on a pontoon boat with his 12-year-old daughter and 11-year-old niece off the eastern shore of Seneca Lake near Kim Beach when he and the niece entered the wa [...]
Rescuers Search for Man Missing in Bo...
Kime Beach Area on east side of Seneca Lake
UPDATE: HERE
A Geneva man remains missing following a boating incident on Seneca Lake where the 47-year-old man and an 11-year-old relative were reported in the water and in distress by the man’s 12-year-old daughter.
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that at approx 3:49 pm the [...]
Get Safe ‘n Sight Decals at State Fai...
New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White offers life jacket and water safety programs through the Discover Clean and Safe Boating that has educated more than 650,000 boaters since 2008. He is seen here on a paddleboard with a throwable floatation cushion, an inflatable life vest, and Safe ‘n Sight decals on the [...]
Collision Leads to Boating While Into...
Sheldrake Point
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on the 21st of August 2016 around 12:09am, Sheriffs Deputies arresed Michael A. Agnellino, 35, of 6198 State Route 17C Edicott NY for Boating While Intoxicated.
The arrest stems from a boating accident that occured on the 20th of August 2016 around 9:27pm in the Town of Ov [...]
Antique Boats will Join Kayakers for ...
These three antique wooden boats will be joining the kayakers for the House of Concern Canal Crawl on Saturday (Aug. 20).
Three antique wooden boats will be joining the Kayakers for the First Annual House of Concern Canal Crawl next Saturday. The boats, owned by Seneca County residents Dave Saunders and Jake Barry, will be plying the waters [...]
Detailed Info for Canal Crawl Partici...
As we make our final preparations for the event, we are sharing a list of possible questions and answers for our participants. Please keep in mind that this is a rain or shine event and will only be cancelled if there is lightning. You will need to have your waiver signed before you launch. If you do not have your waiv [...]
Paddle Board Raffle & Easy Regis...
Seneca Falls, NY – – The Seneca County House of Concern will be raffling off a Stand Up Paddle Board in connection with the inaugural Canal Crawl Paddling Poverty. The paddle board is a Stand on Liquid Sunset 11’6” soft top paddle board with a suggested retail value of $950.00. Only 500 tickets will be made available to increase the odd [...]
AQUACADE Coming to Canal Fest
SENECA FALLS – The Seneca Falls Business Association (SFBA) invites all boaters, kayakers, jet skiers, and all other watercraft owners and operators to participate in The AQUACADE Watercraft Parade on Saturday, July 9th at 4:00 PM at the upcoming Seneca Falls Canal Fest. The three day celebration will be held on July 8th through the 10th alon [...]
Historic Round Boat By NY Sea Grant C...
This historic 7-foot round boat is the eye-catching New York Sea Grant Clean and Safe Boating educational vessel for 2016. Photo: New York Sea Grant
Oswego, NY. Is it a spaceship? An amusement park ride? No, it is an historic 7-foot round boat, and it is the New York Sea Grant Discover Clean and Safe Boating educational vessel for 2016.
‘Thi [...]
House of Concern Canal Crawl: Paddli...
Seneca Falls – – The Seneca County House of Concern is announcing its inaugural Canal Crawl: Paddling Poverty to be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The community organization plans to bring together its family of supporters and new friends for a fun-filled day of outdoor activity that will build community and raise money to benefit t [...]
New York Sea Grant Posts Impact State...
Ithaca, NY. New York Sea Grant has issued impact statements for projects focused on the development of coastal community resiliency and healthy coastal ecosystems and economies in the Great Lakes region. Project profiles for work in the Great Lakes district of New York State are online with partners, photos and funding sources noted athttp:/ [...]
Trains Again On Schedule At Celebrate...
WATERLOO – The trains are back!
Always a popular feature, the passenger trains have returned to Celebrate Commemorate. Waterloo Rotary Club will sponsor this year’s train schedule in cooperation with Finger Lakes Railway. Profits will benefit Rotary’s community projects. Refreshments will be available on the train.
The trains will make [...]
Watercraft Inspection Steward Program...
Hamilton, NY. The second annual Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Leaders Workshop will be held on Friday, April 29 as part of the 2016 The Water is Great in New York State Conference in Hamilton, NY.
New York Sea Grant and statewide partners are hosting the workshop to help new and existing watercraft inspection program leaders standard [...]
Suddenly-In-Command Learning Drill fo...
Syracuse, NY – What do you do when you are enjoying a boat ride and an emergency suddenly occurs and you find yourself in charge of the boat? To find out, visit the February 11-15, 2015 Central New York Boat Show at the NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY, and participate in a free and fun, but deadly serious, hands-on learning experience aboard a [...]
Register Now for Young Boater Safety ...
Syracuse, NY – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant are alerting youth ages 10-17 to register now for the annual free Young Boater Safety Certificate Training to be offered at the February 11-15, 2015 Central New York Boat Show at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY.
Successful completion of the 8-hour course and proct [...]
Three Duck Hunters Pulled from Cayuga...
Frontenac Island
Three hunters and their dog were pulled from frigid Cayuga Lake Waters by volunteer firemen Thursday afternoon. Police scanners say the boat was recovered.
Three duck hunters were in the boat near Canoga Island when the accident occurred. The names of those were involved were not available.
First responders left the scene at [...]
Upstate Boating Group Receives Marine...
Among those accepting the Bill Ferguson Award honoring the Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York were, left to right, Stephen and Sandra Habecker and Amber Hicks, Krenzer Marine, Sodus Point; Pete Carolin, Brinson Marine, Syracuse; Fran D’Agata, Fremac Marine, Chittenango; Michael Golas, Brinson Marine, Syracuse; BIA Executive Di [...]
New York State Watercraft Inspection ...
Ithaca/Oswego – New York Sea Grant Extension and the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Invasive Species Program have published a New York State Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Handbook. The 81-page, illustrated guide is the standardized model for starting new watercraft inspection programs and includes a Watercraft Inspec [...]
