NYS Canal Corporation
2008 Press Releases

Press Releases related to Canal revitalization, such as newly completed harbor and Canalway Trail projects are issued throughout the navigation season. In addition, information about construction, Canal events and festivities, and elements affecting navigation will be announced via press releases. For more information about any press release, please contact the Department of Public Affairs at 518-436-2983.

Please click on the links below for more information.

• May 7, 2008 -- Canal Corporation Announces Availability of 2008 Tug Urger Educational Program for New York’s Fourth-Graders
• May 6, 2008 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/CHAMPLAIN CANAL TO OPEN FOR NAVIGATION
• May 1, 2008 -- NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM OPENS FOR 183rd CONSECUTIVE NAVIGATION SEASON
• April 30, 2008 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY -- NYS Canal Corporation to Celebrate Opening of 2008 Navigation Season
• April 15, 2008 -- THIRD ANNUAL “CANAL CLEAN SWEEP” TO KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND (This link redirects to New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation's website)
• April 7, 2008 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES REVISED HOURS FOR UPCOMING NAVIGATION SEASON
• March 18, 2008 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES TARGET OPENING DATE & HOURS FOR UPCOMING NAVIGATION SEASON