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Are Erie Canal Embankments actually Higher Risk Earthen Dams?

Are Erie Canal Embankments actually Higher Risk Earthen Dams?
Some would say the short answer is YES! The Phreatic Line is one of the favorite topics here at the ECNA, just ask Mike Caswell If you look at the Perinton Safety Video, created by the Canal Corporation, they mention the issues with seepage and breaches. Most of this has to do with one part…
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Erie Canalway Neighbors Association Adopts Historic Oxbow Trail

Erie Canalway Neighbors Association Adopts Historic Oxbow Trail
Erie Canalway Neighbors Association Adopts Historic Oxbow Trail Mike Caswell August 31, 2018 Reposted  from Canalway Trail Times A unique section of trail along the Historic Erie Canal is being given extra attention this summer thanks to the efforts of the Erie Canalway Neighbors Association (ECNA). The Oxbow Trail, along the banks of the original Erie…
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Culvert Washed Out in Recent Storm

Culvert Washed Out in Recent Storm
Culvert Washed Out in Recent Storm Mike Caswell July 6, 2018  Last night, we had a strong thunderstorm, and the culvert flowing through the Oxbow feeding the canal was washed out. The ‘bridge’ over the culvert is the old towpath for the original canal. The water flows from Minerva Deland school playing fields into The Oxbow…
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Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport

Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport
Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport Mike Caswell June 29, 2018  A huge tree blowdown has been uncovered on one of the larger earthen embankments in Perinton. I have created a video of what I saw when I tried to inspect it. This blowdown is just a few feet south of the electricity pylons at the…
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