We appreciate everyone who who visited us and our partner organizations during Waterkeeper Weekend on May 31 to celebrate the opening of water season.
Thanks to Resurgence Brewing Company and Canalside for inviting us in and partnering with us to throw this great community celebration. And many thanks to our partner organizations for joining us during the day. They include:
- Aquarium of Niagara
- Buffalo Harbor Cruises
- Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust
- Buffalo Sewer Authority: Queen City Clean Water Initiative
- BWELL
- Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Friends of Freedom Park
- Grassroots Gardens WNY
- Maritime Center
- NY Sea Grant
- Orvis Buffalo
- Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy
- WNY Trout Unlimited
Check out images below from the day.
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting our efforts to host Waterkeeper Weekend 2025.
Educational and interactive vendors lining the Boardwalk
- BFLO Harbor Kayak
- Buffalo Bike Tours
- Buffalo Boat Tours
- Buffalo Heritage Carousel
- Buffalo Maritime Center’s Seneca Chief
- Pedal and Paddle Boats
- Water Bikes of Buffalo
- Waterways of Change Exhibit in Longshed
Entertainment at Resurgence @ Canalside
- Grace Lougen | 12:30-3:30pm
- The Brass Machine | 4:30-6:30pm
- Salsa Dancing | 7-8pm
Food and Beverage
- Resurgence at Canalside
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream at Canalside
- Blackbird Cider Works


