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       Are Wayne County Towns & Villages Against Erie Canal
       Embankment Maintenance?
   DIR By: Doug K
       Date: February 21, 2022, 10:45 am
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       The answer should be a resounding NO!
       Erie Canal Embankments are actually a form of Earthen Dam,
       specifically built for Navigation purposes. Like any other
       water-impounding structure, they need regular inspection and
       maintenance work done, to insure they are functional, sound, and
       that the communities & public are safe, especially those who
       live below the Erie Canal, in the Embankment Flood Zones.
       Why would anyone be against proven methods used to "improve" the
       safety of the public around earthen dams?
       But once again the public can easily be deceived by some
       "well-meaning" citizens who go on social media to discuss why
       they "think" the environment should be more important than the
       safety of those living below Canal Embankments.
       Before all that starts in Wayne County, here's some information
       on where Erie Canal Embankments are located there.
       The New York State Canal Integrity Website Map shows that Wayne
       County has some LARGE and LONG earthen embankments, a total of
       SEVEN.
       And there are also 6 LOCKS located in Wayne County, showing that
       the area is very hilly, changing topographic elevation levels,
       that had to be overcome by Locks to raise or lower the waterway
       traffic.
       Each of those Locks are a danger all together different than a
       plain earthen dam. Here you have the mix of old cement, unstable
       earth supporting it, and any leakage can mean a breach, very
       quickly.
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       It would be very wise for Erie Canal Neighbors east of Monroe
       County, to learn a lesson from their friends & neighbors to the
       west.
       Be careful if you decide that fighting against a NYS-driven,
       public safety program to inspect & maintain your high hazard
       embankments seems like a "good idea".
       Remember that the NYS Canal Corporation has provided ample proof
       that there are serious issues with canal safety, and it all
       starts with TREES growing in the wrong place... on an earthen
       dam. All Hydrology & Dam Professionals say the same thing.. No
       Trees on Dams.
       They have facts, science, and the Law on their side, and those
       who seem to object to, or deny the safety issue, seem to only
       have their valued "opinions and thoughts" to support their
       denial of public safety around aging embankment dams.
       It is never a good idea to say that Earthen Embankment Dam
       Safety is NOT a PRIORITY to the general population of Canal
       Communities!
       And even worse, saying that "saving trees and shade" are more
       important than trying to prevent an embankment breach and
       flood...that could kill people.
       After all, it's a pretty callous person who says (or thinks)
       that the lives of trees & weeds growing on unsafe earthen dams,
       are more important than the lives & homes of people &
       communities living below those unsafe, tree-infested
       embankments. Or at least most people would think so...
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