Notice
Weekly Update of Current Notices: New York State Canal System
Notice to Mariners
Weekly Update of Current Notices
September 4, 2026
Mariners are advised that the previously issued Notices to Mariners listed below remain active and in effect:
September 4, 2026 – Underwater Inspections – Erie Canal – Tonawanda and Brewerton
September 4, 2026 – Bridge Inspections – Eastern Erie and Champlain Canals – Waterford and Rotterdam
September 4, 2026 – Water Level Fluctuation for Fish Passage – Eastern Erie Canal – Vischer Ferry
September 2, 2026 – Lock Reopened – Right Side Tie – Champlain Canal - Stillwater
August 24, 2026 – Notice of Canal Speed Limits – New York State Canal System
August 18, 2026 – Restricted Width and Valve Issue – Oswego Canal - Minetto
July 21, 2026 – Wall Mooring Restriction - Western Erie Canal - Macedon
July 2, 2026 – Champlain Canal - Locks C-1 through C-4 On-Demand Lockings Resume
June 4, 2026 – Shoaling – Western Erie Canal - Palmyra
June 3, 2026 – Shoaling – Western Erie Canal - Rochester
May 13, 2026 – Locking Schedule – Eastern Erie Canal - Lock E-16 to Lock E-17
April 24,2026 – 2026 Navigation Season System Hours
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To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.