Community Partnerships, Outreach & Assistance
Canal communities form the backbone of Upstate New York. The
Canal Revitalization program, administered by the Canal
Corporation and the Canal Recreationway Commission, has
provided dozens of communities with increased public access
to the Canal, new and improved trail linkages and enhanced
economic opportunities.
The four major elements of the Canal Revitalization program
are:
- Canal harbors
- Canal service ports
- the Canalway Trail and
- a Canal System marketing plan
This program has afforded quality-of-life benefits to both
Canal community residents and visitors alike.
Under the Revitalization program, the Canal Corporation
invested $13 million to develop seven Canal harbors and $20
million in Canalway Trail projects, including 98 miles of
new construction. Additionally, in partnership with other
State agencies, the Canal Corporation has helped implement
more than $200 million in local Canal service port projects
across the State. The overall goals of the Revitalization
program have been to preserve the past, enhance recreational
opportunities and promote community development.
Related Information:
2006 ERIE CANAL GREENWAY GRANT PROGRAM
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