Aerial Firefighting Practice Above the Erie Canal: between LkE6, LkE7

04/13/2024 12:18 AM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Towns of Colonie & Halfmoon

April 12, 2024

Mariners are advised of firefighting training with military helicopters on the Mohawk River/Erie Canal between State Route 9 (Bridge E-6) and I-87 Northway (Bridge E-7A) from Monday, April 15th to Thursday, April 18th. National Guard helicopters will be practicing using water buckets to scoop water from the river.

Chart 14786 E-40 covering the affected area can be found at

http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e40.png

Features along the eastern portion of the Erie canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern

The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.