Episode 1: Cruising the Genesee

Ever taken a ride down the Genesee River? Hop aboard our Genesee River Cruise, and let’s go “Cruising the Genesee” to take a closer look at the physical history of the river, discovering ways in which it intersects with the human histories along its banks! Two experts help us understand the river’s physical formation, geologic erosion and so much more as we embark on this adventure through time!

Transcript

Chloe Milliman

Producer

Koh Horn Ray

Sound Engineer

Amanda Lee

Lead Researcher

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Babbitt, John S., and Sue Babbitt. Genesee River. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2012.

Fairchild, Herman Leroy- Geologic Story of the Genesee Valley and Western New York

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Horsford, Eben Norton, and George W. Merchant. “Geology of the Genesee River.” New York? s.n., 1836.

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