Canal Section Reopened: Champlain Canal - Waterford to Stillwater

07/31/2026 03:04 PM

Notice to Mariners

Champlain Canal – Waterford to Stillwater

July 31, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-1 in Waterford to Lock C-4 in Stillwater announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners has reopened for navigation. Boaters should use caution due to strong currents and be alert for floating debris, as some debris may be submerged. Boaters with larger vessels should approach bridges with caution as higher water levels are causing reduced overhead clearances.  

Charts showing the affected areas 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.