It was a small but very happy group that gathered to formally dedicate the new LeRoy canoe & kayak launch. The weather couldn’t have been better!
Upstream launch entrance
George Squires and John Arneth look out over the site.
Group at upstream launch from left to right: Ray Coniglio of the Batavia Daily News; Bob Lathan, Jr, Village of LeRoy DPW Supervisor; Shelley Stein, Genesee SWCD Board Chairman and Genesee County Legislator; Jared Elliott, Genesee SWCD Technician; Greg Rogers, Village of LeRoy Mayor, John Arneth, Town of LeRoy Highway Supervisor; Steve Barbeau, Town of LeRoy Supervisor, George Squires, Genesee SWCD District Manager, Bob Taylor, Village of LeRoy Trustee; Pete Lent, OCWC Chairman & Mark Gutman of the Batavia Daily News.
Upstream launch area (south of bridge)
Walking to the downstream access (north side of the bridge)
View of the bridge from downstream launch
Bob Lathan and John Arneth take a look. The Creek was really moving! Thanks for all your hard work, guys!
Shelley Stein gave a heartfelt thanks to all the participating departments & noted that this project was a great example of what can be accomplished with shared services. George concurred and credited all the involved departments with working together very effectively so the project went quickly and smoothly, despite the weather not always cooperating.
A big thanks to everyone involved that worked to provide this great new public access to the Oatka!
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