Canal Section Closure: Champlain Canal - Waterford to Stillwater

07/30/2026 12:35 PM

Notice to Mariners

Champlain Canal – Waterford to Stillwater

July 30, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-1 in Waterford to Lock C-4 in Stillwater is closed to navigation until further notice due to high water levels and excessive debris from recent heavy rainfall.

Boaters should use caution on the remaining open sections of the Champlain Canal due to high water levels, excessive debris and reduced overhead clearances. Updates will follow.

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly.

Charts showing the affected area can be found at

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.