NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

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July 9, 2007

The New York State Canal Corporation has been informed that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) will be lowering the water level upstream of Vischer Ferry (Lock E-7) on the Erie Canal approximately 2 feet below normal summer navigation levels in order to perform fish passage repairs on the dam on Wednesday, July 11th. The water level will be lowered starting at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11th.

NYPA anticipates that the water level will be returned to normal level after approximately 18 to 36 hours. Depending on weather and/or flow conditions in the river, the work may be cancelled and rescheduled by NYPA. For questions and inquiries, please contact Ty Hinkley of NYPA at (518) 287-6343.

These temporary low water levels may affect some vessels docked at marinas or private slips in shallower water near shore.

For updates and information, mariners are advised to monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners may sign up for automatic email and text message alerts through the new Canal TRANSalert service. This service is offered to notify mariners of major incidents and emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York State Canal System. To register for this service, please visit www.nyscanals.gov/tas/.

Carmella R. Mantello Director, New York State Canal Corporation