Membership and Donations

Help support our mission for clean water!

Riverkeeper is the only science-based, community focused, advocacy organization in Western New York dedicated to protecting and restoring the quality and quantity of our most valuable natural asset – our water. We are committed to improving the legacy we leave for future generations. Our goal is for everyone to have access to fishable, swimmable and drinkable waterways throughout the Buffalo Niagara region.

Thank you for your support.

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If you choose to give on behalf of a friend, download this certificate showing them the gift was clean water was made in their name.

 

Become a Member!

Your membership provides needed match funding for grants, tells our local leadership that public access and environmental protection are a priority, and helps protect waterfront open space, reduce pollution and improve public health.

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Join online with a Credit Card Payment (see mail-in membership form for levels; minimum membership level is $25, $50 or greater level, receive a subscription to the quarterly magazine Waterkeeper, an award-winning magazine produced by the Waterkeeper Alliance )

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In addition to membership, we appreciate your financial gift to Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER at any time.   Some good times to make a contribution are during income tax planning, to memorialize someone who loved the water or outdoors, and when celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.   Click here to make a donation or send a check to: Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER, 1250 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14213.

Wish List

We recognize and appreciate that everyone gives in their own way.  While Riverkeeper always needs monetary donations to complete the work we do, we are equally in need of your time and in-kind donations. Below is an ever-changing list of items that you may have access to:

  • Laptop and desktop computers
  • Outboard motor
  • Van battery
  • Equipment Trailer
  • Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and Creative Suite software
  • AutoCad software and licensing
  • Document binding machine w/ various size combs
  • Microsoft Word
  • Drafting supplies
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Backpacks
  • Rain gear
  • Native trees and bushes
  • Executive Suite furniture
  • Reception area chairs and tables
  • Large frames for maps and donor events
  • 3-ring binders
  • Easel for large pads
  • Large desktop calendars
  • Large dry erase boards
  • Bookcases
  • Office desks
  • Filing cabinets
  • Office plants
  • Event and directional signage
  • Printer paper (recycled stocks preferred)
  • Paper towels

If you are willing to donate any of these items, Riverkeeper will provide you with a receipt to use toward a tax write off.  Please call Kelly at the office 716-852-7483 or email kmayer@bnriverkeeper.org.  Items can be dropped of to our office 1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14213.