Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Schenectady
August 26, 2022
Mariners are advised of a fireworks display in the vicinity of Mohawk Harbor on Saturday, August 27th at dusk. The navigation channel from Buoy G "89" to Buoy R "84" will be closed to vessel traffic from 8:45 pm to 9:30 pm.
Additionally, Lock E-7 in Vischer Ferry will operate until 11:00 pm on Saturday to accommodate spectator vessels leaving the event.
A chart showing the affected area can be found at https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e38.png
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern.
In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation Emergency Call Center at: (833) 538-1042.
The Canal Corporation urges all users to register to receive updates through the "Notice to Mariners" notification program at www.canals.ny.gov.
For updates and information, please visit Canals.NY.gov or follow us on Facebook or Twitter