Notice
Survey Operations: Eastern Erie Canal - Little Falls
Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Little Falls
August 3, 2026
Mariners are advised that survey operations will take place on August 3rd, on the upper pool near
Lock E-17 in Little Falls. Crews will be working from a pontoon boat beginning at 1:00 PM and will remain in the area for several hours.
Boaters should reduce speed and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when transiting this area. Under no circumstances shall any vessel exceed 5 MPH.
Charts showing the affected areas 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.