NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

Erie Canal
Lowered Water Level

October 23, 2007

Mariners are advised that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) will be lowering the water level approximately 2 feet below typical summer navigation levels, or one-tenth of one foot below charted normal pool, upstream of Vischer Ferry (Lock E-7) on the Erie Canal on Wednesday, October 24th. This will be done in order to modify the fish passage on the dam. The water level will be lowered beginning at 6:30 AM on Wednesday.

The NYPA anticipates that the water level will be returned to normal in approximately 4 to 5 hours. Depending on weather and/or flow conditions in the river the work may be cancelled and rescheduled by NYPA. For more information, please call Ty Hinkley of the 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 on Canal conditions please call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit www.nyscanals.gov.

 

Carmella R. Mantello Director, New York State Canal Corporation