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development entities throughout the state in recent years, as
Regional Economic Development Councils funded more than
a hundred projects totaling millions of dollars in 2016 that will
contribute to the canal system and community improvement.
Funded projects include events, historic preservation and
adaptive reuse of historic buildings, community revitalization,
arts, recreation and park projects, trails, and tourism.
From a commercial perspective, one might wonder if the new
designation and so much emphasis on historic preservation
An example of the many pleasure cruisers to be
found on the canals. Here the Esperti Family, of
Mohawk Valley Marine in Alplaus, show their guests
the proper way to bring a boat through a lock.
As lock gates open, a wonderful waterway is
revealed ahead. Boats share this waterway with
wildlife, kayaks, fishermen, and more.
and recreation might hinder the utilization of the Canal for its
originally intended purpose, namely the efficient transportation
of finished products, raw materials and people across the state.
Assurance has been given that the National Historic Landmark
designation carries with it no additional stipulations which
would affect commercial marine operation. This is a good thing,
considering that the tonnage moved along the Canal System has
been growing in recent years.