Notice

06/04/2025 10:45 PM

 

Notice to Mariners

Lowered Water Levels: Western Erie Canal – Henrietta to Lockport

June 4, 2025

 

Mariners are advised that water levels on the Erie Canal will be reduced between 6 inches and 1 foot on the Genesee River, between the Court Street Dam and the Canal crossing, and between Erie Canal Lock E-33 in Henrietta and Lock E-34 in Lockport due to short-term police activity in downtown Rochester.  Lower water levels will be in place from this evening, June 4^th until further notice. Updates will follow.

Charts showing the affected area can be found at:

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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.