September 4, 2009
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 Thursday,
September 10th. This will be done in order to modify the
fish passage on the dam. The water level will be lowered
beginning at 4:00 AM on Thursday.
The NYPA anticipates that the water level will be
returned to normal in approximately 24 to 48 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 David Weiman of the NYPA
at (518) 287-6340.
These temporary low water levels may affect some vessels
docked at marinas or private slips, in shallower water
near shore.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s patience.
For updates and information on Canal conditions please
call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit
www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners
may sign up for automatic e-mail and text message alerts
through the 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/.
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Carmella R. Mantello
Director,
New York State Canal Corporation |
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