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       Question of the Day: Why is the Canal still full in Brockport
       & Western Canal Sections?
   DIR By: Doug K
       Date: December 9, 2024, 1:46 pm
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       The answer is... It's all part of "reimagining" the NYS Canal
       System as a NYS Autumn Destination.
       After the Erie Canal System closes for Recreational Navigation
       in mid-October, it opens up for the new REIMAGINE the CANALS -
       Fall Fishing Program, which is spurring even more use of the
       Canal System into the colder Autumn days. People are coming from
       all over the country, and world, to fish the main waterways that
       connect the Erie Canal to the local watershed west of Rochester
       & Monroe County into Niagara County.
       This program has been a huge success in the 4-5 years it's been
       running, and generating more dollars into the local economy of
       these local fishing spots.
       The Canal Corporation lists the days that they increase water
       flow & volume to by draining Canal water into 4 main
       creeks/rivers... here's the 2024 schedule:
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       This fall fishing program normally comes to an end two weeks
       into December, in 2024 the last water release will be December
       15, 2024. That's when the rest of the Erie Canal will start
       being emptied for it's 4 months of winter slumber. It will be
       nearly empty by Christmas, to facilitate maintenance and allow
       the earthen embankments to "dry out".
       This 4 months is also the time allowed by the Earthen Embankment
       Integrity Program to perform necessary inspections &
       rehabilitation as needed.
       You can read more about the program here:
  HTML https://www.canals.ny.gov/Recreation-and-Events/Canals-Fall-Fishing
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       NYPA's Reimagine Fall Fishing Program is a Big Success
   DIR By: Doug K
       Date: December 11, 2024, 3:34 pm
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       This is why the Erie Canal is still full on the western end...
       smiling fisherman
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