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Notice to Mariners 🛟Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue at Lo...
06/10/2026

Notice to Mariners 🛟

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue at Lock E-3. The locks will remain closed until further notice.

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly. We will share updates as soon as they become available.

Stay informed with real‑time alerts by signing up for Notice to Mariners: 🔗 https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts

Notice to Mariners 🛟Mariners are advised of intermittent delays at the NY Route 34 Bridge over the Erie Canal in Weedspo...
06/10/2026

Notice to Mariners 🛟

Mariners are advised of intermittent delays at the NY Route 34 Bridge over the Erie Canal in Weedsport due to bridge replacement work beginning Thursday, June 11 through Friday, June 19. Please plan accordingly.

This location is between Buoy R “460” and R “462.” Spotters will be positioned on both sides of the bridge.

Boaters must come to a full stop, use caution & proceed at No Wake (5 mph max) when transiting the area.

Stay informed with real‑time updates by signing up for Notice to Mariners:

🔗 https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts

06/08/2026

The Seneca Chief is on the move! 🚤

The Buffalo Maritime Center's Back to Buffalo tour is underway, and we’re wishing the crew a fantastic journey across the Erie Canal!

Throughout the tour, visitors will get a hands‑on look at New York’s canal history, including boatbuilding, navigation and the stories behind the original packet boat that helped open America to the West.

Enjoy this sneak‑peek video of some of the incredible things you’ll learn aboard the Seneca Chief.

📍 Don’t miss your chance to see the boat in person! https://buffalomaritimecenter.org/backtobuffalo/

Check out the stops along the tour and come meet the team, explore the vessel and get to know our rich canal heritage.

Safe travels, Seneca Chief crew. We’ll see you along the waterway!

***UPDATE*** The Waterford Flight will reopen for navigation on Monday morning, June 8th at 8:00am.———Notice to Mariners...
06/06/2026

***UPDATE***
The Waterford Flight will reopen for navigation on Monday morning, June 8th at 8:00am.

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Notice to Mariners 🛟

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue. The locks will remain closed until further notice.

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly. We will share updates as soon as they become available.

Stay informed with real‑time alerts by signing up for Notice to Mariners:

🔗 https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts

06/05/2026

Capture the one-of-a-kind character of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. With its miles of interconnected waterways and trails, scenic vistas, rich history, welcoming communities, and endless opportunities for recreation, the Canalway Corridor is a place like no other.

Judges will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. Note: Images must be horizontal format. Submit up to three images with entry form. Electronic submission.

Learn more & enter https://buff.ly/XOpdzhg

06/04/2026

The G.O.A.T.s of vegetation management are back and they’re kicking off the season with a free community Goat Yoga event near Rochester! 🐐

Join us Tuesday, June 9 at Greece Canal Park for an evening of fun, fresh air and four‑legged baaaa-st friends.

🐐 Activities start at 5 p.m.
🐐 45–60 min goat‑yoga session for all ages and all ability levels
🐐 Led by trained instructors; options for chair‑based participation
🐐 Meet the goats (and other adorable livestock!) before class

This event also highlights an important part of our stewardship work: using goat herds to safely clear poisonous, overgrown and hard‑to‑reach vegetation along the Canal. The goats are an eco‑friendly approach that reduces chemical use and helps maintain sensitive embankments.

Bring family and friends, plus a yoga mat (towel or blanket). Chairs and mobility devices are welcome. No yoga experience needed! Just a sense of humor and willingness to share space with eager munchers.

☀️ Rain or shine!

Accessibility: The lodge area offers marked accessible parking, paved access routes, standard accessible restrooms and a level grassy field for the yoga session. The nearby Canal Trail has a level, firm crushed‑stone surface if you want to see the working goat munch away.

See you on June 9 — let’s stretch with the G.O.A.T.s! 🐐✨

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06/03/2026

🎨 The Medina Triennial opens this Saturday, June 6!

We’re looking forward to the start of this village‑wide contemporary art celebration, featuring 35+ artists and collectives, 100+ works and installations across more than a dozen sites throughout Medina and along the Erie Canal.

Plan your visit and explore what’s ahead at 🔗 https://www.medinatriennial.org/

06/03/2026

Join us Saturday, June 6 at 3:30PM for a curatorial tour of “All That Sustains Us” with curators Kari Conte and Karin Laansoo at the main site, Historic Medina High School.

The tour will offer insight into the exhibition’s curatorial framework and the questions connecting artworks across the Triennial’s sites and programs.

📌Saturday, June 6, 3:30PM
Historic Medina High School, 324 Catherine Street

To view the full schedule of opening weekend programs, visit medinatriennial.org/news/medina-triennial-2026-opening-weekend

Image:
Karin Laansoo and Kari Conte. Photo: Hakan Topal.

Notice to Mariners 🛟Underwater repair work is underway on the Erie Canal between Lock E‑7 and Lock E‑8 near buoys G “53”...
06/03/2026

Notice to Mariners 🛟

Underwater repair work is underway on the Erie Canal between Lock E‑7 and Lock E‑8 near buoys G “53” and R “56.” Work will continue through Thursday, June 4.

The area is marked by a dive boat and diver‑down flags. Boaters should: reduce speed, use caution and proceed at No Wake (5 mph max) when transiting the zone.

Stay informed with real‑time updates by signing up for Notice to Mariners:

🔗 https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts

06/02/2026

They’re baaa‑ck!

Something legendary is returning to the Canals in June… Our most famous maintenance team is planning a special appearance next week & you get a chance to meet them!

Save the date for next Tuesday evening, June 9 & stay tuned. 👀🐐

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