Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Buffalo Niagara WATERKEEPER® is a non-profit whose actions protect drinking water, connect people to waterways, and build a thriving water-based economy.
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Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is a community-based non-profit organization that protects and restores our waterways and surrounding ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. For 30 years, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has been the guardian of Western New York's fresh water, protecting clean water, restoring the health of ecosystems, connecting people to the water and inspiring economic growth and community enagagement.

Our Buffalo YELP student's final session was an amazing kayak tour on the Buffalo River. Launching from the Buffalo Blue...
06/22/2026

Our Buffalo YELP student's final session was an amazing kayak tour on the Buffalo River. Launching from the Buffalo Blueway site at Red Jacket Riverfront Park, the group ventured past restored shoreline habitats and the historic Concrete Central grain silos. For most students, this was their first time kayaking.

Through YELP, BNW helps students from Buffalo Public Schools learn about their relationship to their environment in their home community to feel empowered to ask questions, know how to advocate for change, and to see themselves as leaders and stewards of their environment.

From the students:

"I believe I can make a difference in the environment because I have experience and knowledge."

"I have confidence to talk to people about the environment."

"I enjoyed visiting places in Western NY I haven't had a chance to visit before, and this experience was eye-opening."

Learn more about our Young Environmental Leaders Program at bnwaterkeeper.org/yelp.

GOOD NEWS: We recently sampled Cayuga Creek for macroinvertebrates at our floodplain restoration site in the Town of Nia...
06/19/2026

GOOD NEWS: We recently sampled Cayuga Creek for macroinvertebrates at our floodplain restoration site in the Town of Niagara, and the results are exciting! Before restoration, we were mostly finding midges, craneflies, and other species that can tolerate lower water quality. This time around, we saw a big jump in diversity, including caddisflies, crayfish, dragonflies, and other pollution-sensitive species. That’s a great sign that the creek is getting healthier and a reminder that restoration work really does make a difference!

Imagine you're out walking your dog when you notice a nearby creek has turned an alarming shade of green. Or you see chi...
06/18/2026

Imagine you're out walking your dog when you notice a nearby creek has turned an alarming shade of green. Or you see children cooling off in a local stream after a summer rainstorm, unaware that harmful bacteria may be present.

These are the moments when your support makes a difference. It can be hard knowing whether these waters are safe or when changes occur. Thanks to supporters like you, our community does.

Because of donors like you, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper tests waterways that often fall outside routine government monitoring. When harmful algal blooms, elevated E. coli levels, or other threats are detected, we can quickly alert agencies and the public—giving families the information they need to stay safe.

You help uncover hidden dangers.

You make it possible to collect samples, analyze results, and share critical water quality information with our community. Your generosity helps protect the waterways we call home and the people who depend on them every day.

Please make your gift today to ensure this vital work continues. Together, we can keep our waters safe, healthy, and accessible for everyone. https://Bit.ly/431cltN

From being a student in our Young Environmental Leaders Program to interning for us at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Nav ...
06/17/2026

From being a student in our Young Environmental Leaders Program to interning for us at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Nav has been involved with us since 2021! Read her thoughts on her journey here and the work we do in her guest blog at https://bnwaterkeeper.org/reflecting-on-bnw-work/

This spring, our Young Environmental Leaders Program (YELP) students have been exploring the Niagara River–Lake Erie wat...
06/16/2026

This spring, our Young Environmental Leaders Program (YELP) students have been exploring the Niagara River–Lake Erie watershed through hands-on learning and community engagement. From visiting Scajaquada Creek to learn about local waterways, to supporting Grassroots Gardens, which helps provide fresh food and green spaces for local residents, students have gained a deeper understanding of the connections between environmental health and community well-being.

Participants also conducted litter data collection and a shoreline cleanup at Erie Basin Marina and toured the Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn how water is treated and protected before returning to our waterways. Through these experiences, students are developing the knowledge, skills, and leadership needed to help protect and improve their communities. Learn more about the program at https://bnwaterkeeper.org/yelp/

We had an amazing Blueway Bike Tour on Friday evening with our friends from GObike and Reddy Bikeshare. The beautiful n...
06/15/2026

We had an amazing Blueway Bike Tour on Friday evening with our friends from GObike and Reddy Bikeshare. The beautiful night made for a great opportunity to highlight the Blueway as well as talk about the progress with the Buffalo River AOC! We always love working nonprofit partners to make Buffalo more walkable, bikeable, and paddleable!

06/13/2026

Have you downloaded the CleanSwell app yet? What are you waiting for? If Adam can do it, so can you! bnwaterkeeper.org/solosweep

SOLO SWEEP SATURDAY! Visit bnwaterkeeper.org/solosweep to learn how to clean up whenever and wherever you want to help u...
06/13/2026

SOLO SWEEP SATURDAY! Visit bnwaterkeeper.org/solosweep to learn how to clean up whenever and wherever you want to help us keep our waterways clean and collect data we can use for greater advocacy.

Help cleanup during and after the Juneteenth Parade on Saturday! Visit buffalojuneteenth.com or scan the QR code to sign...
06/12/2026

Help cleanup during and after the Juneteenth Parade on Saturday! Visit buffalojuneteenth.com or scan the QR code to sign up.

Address

721 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+17168527483

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