Welcome to the RA(C)QUETTE RIVER CORRIDOR PROJECT The intent of this project is to protect, promote and enhance important resources, and to create economic, recreational, and tourism opportunities for residents and visitors. CLICK ON ANY COMMUNITY FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Ra(c)quette* River Corridor Project
Mission Statement

The Ra(c)quette River Corridor Project's Vision is to encourage cooperation and interaction among the townships along the river thereby creating a sense of unity, and to engage in the joint promotions of the recreational opportunities and natural beauty of the river so that residents and visitors can best experience the second longest river in New York State. Enhanced facilities along the corridor should promote tourism and encourage tourists to spend time along the river while conserving and protecting the natural resources of the area. Increased tourism and recreational activities will encourage revitalization of riverside hamlets through association with and promotion of the Ten Rivers Region. Each township may emphasize its own features while supporting those of the adjoining communities.

 

*To "C" or not to "C" - the Board of Geographic Names has determined that the name of the river is to be spelled "Raquette", however, a number of communities along the river continue to use "Racquette". Therefore the Ra(c)quette River Corridor Project has compromised and will use both spellings.

There are 16 communities along the Raquette River Blueway Trail. They are Blue Mountain Lake, Raquette Lake, Long Lake, Tupper lake, Piercefield, Cranberry Lake, Childwold, South Colton, Parishville, Colton, Hannawa Falls, Potsdam, Norfolk, Norwood, Raymondville, Massena, and Akwesasne