Eaton Corp. employees boost Chemung River project

Employees of Eaton Corp. in Horseheads recycled a lot of bottles and cans and electronic equipment to raise money for a Chemung River boat launch project.

Members of Eaton's 11-member "green team" this week presented a check for $1,000 to Chemung River Friends. The money will go toward a $29,000 project to install a 30-foot-long and 10-foot-wide concrete ramp into the river at the Fitch’s Bridge boat launch in Big Flats.

The ramp will make it easier and safer for boaters — especially senior citizens and people with disabilities — to enjoy the river for recreation and relaxation, according to River Friends Executive Director Jim Pfiffer.

Eaton Corp. manufactures safety devices for the electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power industries.