All mariners are advised that the upper Hudson River
dredging project, administered by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and General
Electric (GE), will be in progress during the 2009
Navigation Season at locations between Lock C-6 and Lock
C-8, proximate to Lock C-7, in the Town of Fort Edward
and the Fort Edward Yacht Basin. The dredging
operations are lighted and have day shapes and arrow
boards displayed. Due to construction activities during
the season, mariners may experience occasional
short-term delays at Lock C-7 in Fort Edward.
Activities Planned for July 3 - 11, 2009:
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Dredging in the west channel of Rogers Island,
outside the navigation channel.
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Dredging in the east channel of Rogers Island
and in the Fort Edward Yacht Basin.
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Barge unloading operation immediately south of
Lock C-8.
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Sheet pile installation between Buoy area: Red
192 to 196 (East Griffin Island).
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Dredging between Buoy area: Red 196 to 198
(East Griffin Island)
Please note that openings of the silt curtain at the
southern end of Rogers Island are reduced daily to 1/2
hour intervals as follows: 8:30 am to 9:00 am and 4:00
pm to 4:30 pm.
PASS WITH CAUTION - NO WAKE ZONE
Speed limits between Locks C-6 and C-8 will be 5 mph in
all work zones. Mariners are reminded that excessive
wakes are dangerous to dredging personnel and equipment
and they are responsible for their wakes and any
damages. Please use caution and be mindful of your wakes
when transiting these locations and pass at a “No-Wake”
speed. Local and state marine patrols will enforce
posted speed limits. Mariners are further advised to
comply with all signage and directions. For any
questions related to the dredging project, call the EPA
at (518) 747-4389 or GE at (518) 792-4087.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s patience
during the 2009 Navigation Season.
For updates and information on Canal conditions please
call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit
www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners
may sign up for automatic e-mail and text message alerts
through the Canal TRANSalert service. This service is
offered to notify mariners of major incidents and
emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York
State Canal System. To register for this service,
please visit
www.nyscanals.gov/tas/.
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Carmella R. Mantello
Director,
New York State Canal Corporation |
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