The Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1991 to re-establish a presence on the Genesee River and Erie Canal. Our mission is to promote these historic and significant waterways in the Rochester area. We do this by educating the public, students the media and government officials on the significance, influence and ecology these waters.

Sam Patch is our most visible means to reach this goal. Corn Hill Navigation works closely with a number of local cultural institutions to spread their message most noticeably with the Office of the City Historian.

The CHWNF also acts as a publisher and distributor of regional history books. In conjunction with the City of Rochester Historian's office we also promote several publications.