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Perinton Embankment Integrity Program has been Released by NYCC
DIR By: Doug K
Date: July 4, 2019, 12:04 pm
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July 4, 2019... Happy Birthday America & Happy Birthday Erie
Canal Rehabilitation.
The NY Canal Corporation has released their new Embankment
Safety PROGRAM... yes program. This is the follow up to the
first clearing project done in Western Monroe County and is much
more comprehensive than the initial work.
Here's the linked post on the ECNA:
HTML https://ecna.createaforum.com/notices-from-the-canal-authority/extra!-extra!-canal-corporation-releases-new-website-for-embankment-safety-progr/
But what is really striking for Perinton & Pittsford areas, its
become a clear case of "Be careful what you ask for". The maps
tell the story...
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There used to be only 3 sections of embankment in Perinton...now
the entire 8 miles of shoreline on BOTH sides falls into the new
Embankment Integrity Program... EIP for short.
Here's something that the ECNA and NYCC have been saying all
along.. because of the unique character of the topography of
this area just about ALL of it falls into various Dam Hazard
Zones, ie: low lands
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For those saying OMG right now... it's not just your Village &
Town... Here's Pittsford
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Pittsford on the original Vegetation plan had only 3 small
sections. It too now is the entire canal length through the
Town, just like Perinton. And on both sides of the waterway, and
a FEMA Flood Hazard map that shows just who's in Danger of a
flood.. Note: the FEMA Flood Hazard Ratings... when did FEMA get
involved?
What's Next?
Now you may want to believe that the maps are lying... but you
would be wrong...maybe dead wrong if the embankments are not
addressed sooner than later. These are from a new Engineering
study, part of the State Environmental review process. They are
used for work like this, public safety, Dam-related.
If you live in this area you should get involved to make your
communities SAFE again, not hold on to a fantasy that everything
is "alright".. because it isn't... take a look at the maps.
And don't forget that unless the Canal Corporation is allowed to
actually FIX these unsafe embankment areas, that Flood Hazard
mapping doesn't improve its safety factor.
#Post#: 715--------------------------------------------------
Re: Perinton Embankment Integrity Program has been Released by
NYCC
DIR By: guest15
Date: July 10, 2019, 9:58 am
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HTML http://www.canals.ny.gov/Earthen_Embankment/SEQR%20Lead%20Agency%20Letter.pdf
"To ensure that no areas have been missed, the project area
contemplates all lands in and along the canal system where there
may be embankments."
I don't think this necessarily means they will clear cut the
lands along the canal but they certainly will inspect all the
land adjacent to the canal. Although Perinton for example...
HTML http://www.canals.ny.gov/Earthen_Embankment/Signed%20FEAF%20-%20part1.pdf
HTML http://www.canals.ny.gov/Earthen_Embankment/EAF/MonroeCountyMasterWorkbook_06272019.pdf
"Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 570 acres"
"Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 570 acres"
So I guess it all depends what they define as "physically
disturbed."
HTML http://www.canals.ny.gov/Earthen_Embankment/overview.html
"The New York State Canal Corporation is developing an
embankment inspection and maintenance guidebook that will set
forth protocols for safety, inspection, maintenance, community
outreach and related environmental concerns, including a
procedural approach as to where trees will be removed. While
there will be a presumption that all trees and other unsuitable
vegetation will be cleared to protect people and property, the
guidebook will also recognize opportunities to consider
alternatives to tree clearing in areas used for recreation,
parks, municipal, residential and commercial areas."
Is this a presumption of the NYCC?
#Post#: 716--------------------------------------------------
Re: Perinton Embankment Integrity Program has been Released by
NYCC
DIR By: Doug K
Date: July 10, 2019, 11:28 am
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Yes, the statement from the new Earthen Embankment Integrity
Program is similar to the original restoration project, Safety
First.
What the difference is with the new Program...expanded coverage
to the ENTIRE canal system, not just identified unsafe
Embankments. And also expanded distance of the SEQR process from
10' beyond the Canal Property to 100' outward from its edges.
If trees hanging over a trail are dangerous so are trees hanging
over the waterway. If trees on Dams are making them unsafe the
Canal Corp will be working to identify more Embankment Dams that
need clearing, These are pretty easy safety concepts to
understand...and necessary to guarantee public safety and
longevity of the Canal.
As for Pittsford, Brighton & Perinton, originally the Canal Corp
Restoration Project showed 44 acres bring cleared on 8 work
sites along roughly 5 miles of Canal property. NYCC also stated
approximately 127 neighboring property owners were living
adjacent to that work.
The new Embankment Integrity program (EIP) has 540 acres along
about 15 miles of canal that passes through these three Towns.
Now BOTH side of the Canal will be inspected, and cleared if
deemed unsafe by Federal & State Dam standards. And the SEQR
Review that was requested will insure safety compliance for
these flood control structures.
Until these dams are cleared & rehabilitated, every citizen
inside these Towns has been identified as being in a potential
Flood Hazard Zone if you look at the new Embankment Integrity
Program maps...
Time to wake up to the dangers all around the Erie Canal and
also to support the Canal Corporation & NY Power Authority who
are working hard to make things right again, safe for usera, and
safe for neighbors.
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