Notice

Floating Debris/Strong Currents: Erie Canal Lock E7 Vischer Ferry to Lock E12 Tribes Hill

10/08/2023 10:02 AM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Vischer Ferry to Tribes Hill

October 8, 2023

Mariners are advised of floating debris and strong currents due to recent heavy rainfall in the Mohawk River from Erie Canal Lock E-7 in Vischer Ferry to Lock E-12 in Tribes Hill, particularly at the downstream approaches to locks.

Boaters should proceed with caution through these areas.

Charts covering the affected area can be found in areas from

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Features along the eastern portion of the Erie canal are listed by mileage at /Navigation-Information

The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. All vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time.

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.