Volunteers Needed to Help Rid Naples River of Invasive Species

Volunteer in a red kayak smiles while holding a paddle, with a basket of harvested water chestnuts in front, on a Finger Lakes waterway.
A volunteer removes invasive water chestnuts from a Finger Lakes waterway, likely the Naples River, as part of an effort to rid the area of invasive species.

You can help rid the West River in Naples of invasive species.

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association and Finger Lakes Institute will paddle along the river to pull Water Chestnut and European Frog Bit from the water on Wednesday.

Participants will meet at 9:00a at the West River Boat Launch which the watershed association says is off Route 245, 7 miles south of the Village of Middlesex on the right side of the road.

Attendees are advised to wear appropriate paddling attire and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and plenty of water.

The institute will provide kayaks and canoes to those who need them.

If you’d like to help, you can sign up for the event here.

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