What could be more pleasant than a canoe trip down the Gowanus Canal? The Dredgers offer you such an opportunity most weekmds, weather permitting. But the Dredgers are much more than that. Since 1999 the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy, conservation, and education.  "We encourage an understanding of the NY-NJ harbor as a resource for recreation and education as well as a waterway for commuters, tourists and goods. This past season, we logged over 2,000 voyages on the Gowanus Canal with over 1,000 individuals, including more than 200 youth, participating in our programs!"