The Buffalo Niagara region is so luck to have Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper because they are the guardians of our region's fresh water. Through their hard work they are connecting Western New York communities to our water, and more important they are teaching us how to protect and take care of the waterwaysI I have volunteered for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for almost a decade and it's exciting to see more people engaged with the environment, and how much progress has been made to restore the health of our ecosystems.
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper protects and restores our water and surrounding ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.
Target demographics: Protect fresh water, restore the health of ecosystems, connect people to the water, and inspire economic growth and community engagement.
Geographic areas served: The Niagara River Watershed in Western New York.
Programs: Our five initiatives - Living Shorelines: We implement innovative methods and approaches to restore degraded shorelines throughout the entire Niagara River Watershed that enhance water quality, habitat integrity, and natural functions. Education and Engagement: We train and educate citizens in environmental science and stewardship and connect people to water to create a new generation of guardians that work to improve water quality and public access. Headwaters: We strive to protect the underdeveloped forests and wetlands that serve as a filter for drinking water flowing into Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and Lake Ontario. By preserving this critical acreage, the health of the entire region will be protected for future generations. Waterway Revitilization: We restore impaired waterways through research, technical planning, partnership building, and implementation. The Buffalo River international success story demonstrates improved community stewardship, public access, and increased economic activity. Scajaquada Creek: Through the coordination of stakeholders and partners in the Scajaquada Creek Watershed we will be able to implement a holistic, community-driven restoration effort of the entire creek system. The Scajaquada Creek Watershed can once again become a thriving waterway with healthy habitats and reconnected communities.