A Month-Long Appreciation of Scajaquada Creek.
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper dedicates the month of September to recognize the history and promote the vision of restoration for Scajaquada Creek.
Waterkeeper’s vision is based upon the belief that water is the common thread which binds together community, economy, and ecology.
Today, Scajaquada Creek is a highly impaired waterway. However, the Creek is very important to the fabric of our community and the potential for a restored, healthy, and thriving Scajaquada is possible. Through patience, partnership, and perseverance, Western New Yorkers came together as a community to restore the Buffalo River; we can do it again for Scajaquada Creek.
Solo Sweep Challenge
Sept. 1 – 31 |
Throughout September complete a Solo Sweep within the Scajaquada Creek Watershed to help Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper restore and revitalize the creek. Along with collecting data and cleaning the watershed, you will also be entered to win prizes!
Location: Scajaquada Creek Watershed
Lunch & Learn #2
Monday, Sept. 23 | 12 – 1 p.m.
This virtual meeting will highlight the feasibility study currently taking place along Scajaquada Creek with in the Town of Cheektowaga. We are working with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District to conduct the study.
Scajaquada Full Circle
Sept. 3; 10; 17; & 24 | 6-8 p.m.
During September there will be four discussions about the Scajaquada Creek Corridor, hosted by Black Rock Riverside Alliance, The Scajaquada Corridor Coalition and Black Rock Historical Society. The speaker series will highlight the creek’s history, it’s environmental importance to the region, economic development and turning the vision into reality. View full details of the series here. These are free, but seating is limited so registration is required.
Past 2024 Events
The Buffalo News Feature
Elizabeth Licata from The Buffalo News talks to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Executive Director Jill Jedlicka about Scajaquada September in “‘This creek wants to live.’ But resurrecting the Scajaquada won’t be easy.”
Slow Roll
Sept. 9 | 6 – 9 p.m.
Join Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and Slow Roll Buffalo for a ride around Scajaquada Creek.
Slow Roll Buffalo will lead riders around the creek and Waterkeeper staff will discuss current projects significant to Scajaquada Creek.
Location: Buffalo History Museum
Lunch & Learn #1
Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
A virtual meeting with Waterkeeper staff to talk about upcoming work along the creek and how we are utilizing funding from NOAA to accomplish the tasks.
Watch a recording of our first 2024 Lunch & Learn
