On the River Construction - OTR

06/02/2026

🌊Today’s the day! We’re headed out for the Cherry Island shoreline cleanup alongside our amazing partners at Ontario Bays Initiative Land Trust, and we couldn’t be more excited to help care for this special place. 💚

🌟A huge thank you to our Stewardship Sponsors — St Lawrence Restoration, On the River Construction - OTR , and the Chaumont Country Store — for supporting this important effort and helping make today possible.

Stay tuned for photos from the cleanup later today! 📸🌿

05/17/2026

Shoal markers going in.

04/26/2026

04/01/2026

2nd boat in and down one prop. 🤷🤦🤪

04/01/2026

One boat in!

01/28/2026

THANK YOU to Jeff Staples and On the River Construction - OTR for keeping our trailheads plowed all winter long. 🙌❄️

Because of their help, our community can keep getting outside, enjoying the Preserves, and safely accessing the trails even after a fresh snowfall. We’re so grateful for their continued support and commitment to outdoor recreation here in the Thousand Islands.

Next time you pull into a clear trailhead on a snowy day, you know who to thank! 👏🌲

12/12/2025

We’re grateful for the generous stewardship support from On the River Construction - OTR! 💙

Because of partners like you, we can maintain healthy landscapes, respond to conservation needs, and keep our natural spaces thriving.🤝

11/16/2025

November issue is available.

Winter has arrived on the River. Perfect timing for settling in with a cup of tea and our November issue! This month's issue is full of stories, with a recap of the Crystal Lake Regatta, a look at muskie restoration efforts, several book reviews, and so much more!

And don't forget that it's time to submit your photos for our annual photo contest. Check out this issue for details on how to submit.

Thanks to James R. Miller for sharing his photo capturing our first snowfall of the season.

07/18/2025

Thank you.
Thousand Islands Land Trust

Thank you to On the River Construction - OTR for sponsoring the 2025 Zenda Community Picnic! Your support helped make this celebration possible as we marked 40 years of connecting people to land and water in the Thousand Islands.

We appreciate your commitment to community! Please support businesses that support conservation!💚

06/26/2025

Alexandria Bay, NY – The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority proudly announces that Boldt Castle on Heart Island will for the first time ever be illuminated in red after dark on Tuesday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. This display aligns with a statewide effort to recognize Canada Day, commemorating the country's founding in 1867 when three colonies united to form Canada.

The Boldt Facilities are owned and operated by the Authority, which operates the international Thousand Islands Bridge crossing between Alexandria Bay and Lansdowne, Ontario, in agreement with the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, a Canadian Crown corporation. The Authority took ownership of Boldt Castle and related properties in 1977 and have invested more than $60 million into the restoration and preservation of the region’s premiere visitor attraction.

“The Thousand Islands Bridge, the Authority and its operations have long been the standard bearer for international collaboration in our region. We’ve proudly partnered for years with the Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce to host fireworks displays to commemorate Independence Day and will do so again this year. We’re pleased to add the Canada Day illumination in recognition of our Canadian partners and visitors,” said Bill Moulton, Deputy Executive Director of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority.

Boldt Castle is open to visitors seven days a week from Mother’s Day weekend through Columbus Day, offering guests the opportunity to explore one of the Thousand Islands’ most iconic landmarks. For detailed information on hours of operation, admission, and the fascinating history of the castle and its grounds, please visit www.boldtcastle.com.

The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) is defined by the New York State Public Authorities Law as a public benefit corporation. The Board of Directors are appointed by the Jefferson County, NY Board of Legislators and comprised of seven members for a term of five years. The TIBA Board is comprised of four US citizens and three Canadian citizens. The Authority is additionally a significant stakeholder and host to the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council, the destination marketing organization for the binational region.