A website dedicated to the many neighbors living along the Erie Canal in New York State... some above the waterline, others below it.

The Erie Canal Neighbors Association, or ECNA, is dedicated to bringing a different perspective of life in New York State, one from the canal "neighbor's" point of view. Take a look around, we have a full menu of choices from an interactive ECNA Forum to pages dedicated to the Canals Embankment Program to the new Reimagine the Canals transformation of the NYS Canal System. Hopefully you will find something interesting here, or at least learn a little more about the Erie Canal, from it's neighbor's view.

Speaking of beautiful Canal Views... here's one from Fairport.

Click the image below to go see it Live

Here's a great video about the Erie Canal and it's life of some 200 years now, worth a look at how it made New York State what it is today.

The Erie Canal Neighbors Association also runs a DISCUSSION FORUM for NY Canal Neighbors & Enthusiast.

You can click the image below to see our Top 12 Posts from the many forum topic boards we have running there.

Come join the discussion. Our Top Menu Bar also has a link to the FORUM

Do you use the Nextdoor App to see what's new in your neighborhood?

The Erie Canal Neighbors Association has started to connect Erie Canal neighbors across the state on this social media site. Normally it's not possible for "cross-town" conversations on Nextdoor but a bit of ingenuity and perseverance go a long way. Introducing, The ECNA on Nextdoor. 

If you live any of the places shown below you can join our ECNA Group on Nextdoor, in your own neighborhood. Once you join one area ECNA, you will be invited to join others if you wish to. If you don't see your town listed please contact us directly and we see what can be done.

CLICK the Image Below for your local Nextdoor Neighborhood or Adopt a Trail Info

JOIN OUR ECNA EMAIL LIST HERE

If you landed on this page looking for information on Government Reorganization & Village Taxes then please click the image below to be directed to that webpage. 

Finally, for your listening enjoyment, here is Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal sung by Bruce Springsteen