Notice

10/20/2026 06:24 PM

Notice to Mariners

 Erie Canal – Crescent and Vischer Ferry

October 20, 2026

Flashboard Removal at Crescent & Vischer Ferry Projects

 

The New York Power Authority, working with BIDCO Marine Group, will remove flashboards at Crescent & Vischer Ferry dams is in progress. These activities

will cause fluctuations in water levels which may affect marinas, boats and docks.

The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, October 21 Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels while

work is in progress repairing the Vischer Ferry debris/ice boom.

(Elevation 213.3’ BCD)

Thursday, October 22 Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season levels.

Work continues on repairing the Vischer Ferry debris/ice boom.

(Elevation 213.3’ BCD)

Friday, October 23 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry remain at navigation season

levels. Work concludes on repairing the Vischer Ferry debris/ice

boom. (Elevation 213.3’ BCD)

Evening: Work barge travels to Crescent Project. (Elevation 185.0’

BCD)

Sunday, October 25 Overnight: A gradual drawdown begins at Vischer Ferry as water

levels between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E7 and E8 are

lowered. Water levels will drop between 6 inches and 2 feet,

depending on river flows at the time. The water drawdown is

completed by Monday morning. (Elevation 211.0’ Barge Canal

Datum)

Monday, October 26 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry are at, or gradually rise

approximately 2 feet to, top of flashboards (normal navigation

season level). (Elevation 213.3’ BCD)

Morning: 2-foot drawdown starts at Crescent as water levels

between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E6 and Lock E7 begin

lowering. Begin removal of flashboards at Crescent (Elevation

183.5’ BCD)

Evening: Crescent flashboard removal concludes. Water levels at

Crescent rise approximately 4 inches, to non-navigation season

levels. (183.8’)

Tuesday, October 27 Work barge travels from Lock 6 / Crescent Project to Lock 7 /

Vischer Ferry Project. (Elevation 213.3’ BCD)

Overnight: A drawdown begins at Vischer Ferry as water levels

between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E7 and Lock E8 are

lowered. Water levels will drop approx. 2 feet, depending on river

flows at the time. The water drawdown is completed by Wednesday

morning. (Elevation 211.0’ Barge Canal Datum)

Wednesday, October 28 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry are lowered approx. 6

inches. Fish Deterrent system components are removed from

Vischer Ferry forebay. Flashboards are removed on Dam F.

(Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

Thursday, October 29 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Flashboards are removed on Dam D. (Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

Friday, October 30 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Flashboards are removed on Dam E. (Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

Monday, November 2 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Replacement of adult fish bypass begins. (Elevation 210.5’ BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

Tuesday, November 3 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Replacement of adult fish bypass continues. (Elevation 210.5’

BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

Wednesday, November 4 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Replacement of adult fish bypass continues. (Elevation 210.5’

BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

Thursday, November 5 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Replacement of adult fish bypass continues. (Elevation 210.5’

BCD)

Evening: Water levels at Vischer Ferry rise approx. 6 inches.

(Elevation 211.0’ BCD)

 

Friday, November 6 Morning: Water levels at Vischer Ferry drop approx. 6 inches.

Replacement of adult fish bypass continues. (Elevation 210.5’

BCD)

Evening: Replacement of adult fish bypass concludes. Water levels

at Vischer Ferry rise approximately 4 inches, to non-navigation

season levels. (Elevation 210.8’ BCD)

Barring any complications or inclement weather, flashboard removal will be completed by Friday,

November 6, 2026. Unforeseen precipitation and/or high-water conditions may delay this schedule.

Should you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Williams at 518- 287-6340.

 

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