What We Do
Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway (FOGVG) is a nonprofit organization that helps support the development, protection, and enjoyment of Genesee Valley Greenway State Park. We bring together people, funding, and community partnerships to improve the visitor experience and strengthen the Greenway’s long-term future.
Our Efforts Include:
- Fundraising: Building support through donations, memberships, sponsorships, grants, and fundraising events.
- Promotion and communication: Sharing information through our websites, newsletters, maps, and community outreach.
- Events and activities: Encouraging people to explore and enjoy the Greenway through organized outings and special events.
- Community partnerships: Connecting with local businesses, municipalities, and other organizations to support the park and nearby communities.
- Advocacy: Supporting improvements, better access, trail connections, and continued investment in the Greenway.
- Education and preservation: Sharing the corridor’s history and promoting appreciation of its natural and cultural resources.
- Volunteer engagement: Connecting people with opportunities to contribute their time and talents.
What Our Partners Do
FOGVG supports the Greenway, but we do not serve as its day-to-day maintenance crew or construction contractor. Physical park operations and infrastructure work are managed through New York State Parks, DEC, and their authorized crews and contractors.
Their responsibilities include:
- Routine trail maintenance: Mowing, brush cutting, tree removal, grading, or repairing trail surfaces.
- Construction: Building or rebuilding trails, bridges, culverts, parking areas, or other park infrastructure.
- Major repairs: Repairing washouts, drainage failures, structural damage, or significant storm damage.
- Park enforcement: Enforcing park rules or providing security and emergency response.
- Operational decisions: Authorizing construction, determining official trail closures, or approving reopening.
We may help advocate for, raise funds for, or coordinate support for these needs without taking responsibility for performing or managing the work.