Notice to Mariners
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Erie Canal Update
September 15, 2011
Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal is scheduled to reopen for navigation from Lock E-2 in Waterford to below Lock E-8 in Scotia, and from above Lock E-17 in Little Falls to Sylvan Beach, at 7:00 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2011.
The Erie Canal will remain closed from Lock E-8 in Scotia to Lock E-17 in Little Falls until further notice. A tentative schedule for reopening this section of the Canal System should be available on Friday, September 16th and will be published in a subsequent Notice to Mariners.
Mariners should navigate with caution on portions of the Canal System which have recently reopened, be on the lookout for debris, and report any missing or off-station navigational aids to the New York State Canal Corporation at (518) 471-5016.
At the Waterford Canal Harbor, mooring is limited with no services available due to ongoing cleanup operations and repairs. Mariners should call ahead to other marinas and facilities to ensure that docking and services are available.
For updates and information, please call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit www.canals.ny.gov