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Notice
Lower Water Level: Western Erie Canal - May's Point to Clyde
07/16/2026 01:27 PM
Notice to Mariners
Western Erie Canal – May’s Point to Clyde
July 16, 2026
Mariners are advised of a one to two foot lower than normal water level from Erie Canal Lock E-25 in May’s Point to Lock E-26 in Clyde until further notice. Deeper draft vessel operators should use caution in this area of the Canal.
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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.