Notice
Weekly Update of Current Notices: New York State Canal System
Notice to Mariners
Weekly Update of Current Notices
September 18, 2026
Mariners are advised that the previously issued Notices to Mariners listed below remain active and in effect:
September 18, 2026 – Lock Reopened – Champlain Canal - Mechanicville
September 18, 2026 – Paddling Event – Erie Canal - Rome
September 17, 2026 – Lock Reopening – Oswego Canal - Minetto
September 2, 2026 – Lock Reopened – Right Side Tie – Champlain Canal - Stillwater
August 24, 2026 – Notice of Canal Speed Limits – New York State Canal System
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 14,2026 – Valve Issue, Right Side Tie – Champlain Canal - Mechanicville
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.