For Immediate Release: 04/17/2015

Volunteer groups and individuals from across New York State are joining together for the 10th annual Canal Clean Sweep, a spring cleaning of the New York State Canals and Canalway Trail, during the weekend of Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. This year, more than 100 Canal Clean Sweep events will be held statewide. New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton will be attending various Canal Clean Sweep events throughout the Capital Region on Saturday, April 18.

9:30 a.m.
Riverside Trail Clearing
Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Byway
90 Riverview Road, Clifton Park

10:30 a.m.
Crescent Park Clean Sweep
Terminal Road, Halfmoon

11:30 a.m.
Old Champlain Canal Clean-Up
Waterford Museum Parking Lot 2
Museum Lane, Waterford

Partners for the Canal Clean Sweep include the New York State Canal Corporation and non-profit Parks & Trails New York. For more information on the 10th annual Canal Clean Sweep, to register for an event or to find an event to participate in, please visit www.ptny.org/events/canal-clean-sweep.

The Erie Canal Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program invites artists to explore the past, present, and future of this iconic waterway through their unique artistic lenses. A partnership between the New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canal Museum, the AIR program is a celebration of creativity, history, and stewardship.

The program supports the revitalization of the Erie Canal by blending art with storytelling to illuminate its cultural, environmental, and historical significance. Through exhibitions, events, and public programs, the AIR program brings new perspectives to the Canal's lasting impact on New York State and the nation.

We are thrilled to welcome the 2025 Artists-in-Residence, Kari Varner and Sarah Cameron Sunde, who will begin their year-long exploration of the Erie Canal. Stay tuned for updates on their journey! 

Contact

Christina Klepper
christina.klepper@thruway.ny.gov
Office of Media Relations and Communications
(518) 471-5300