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Keeping The Canal Safe For Generations To Come

A letter to The Democrat and Chronicle from Brian Stratton, Director of the New York State Canal Corporation.

Click here to read the letter He spells out the reasons why vegetation removal is a top priority for the Authority. “We intend to follow the best practices set forth by these agencies and dam experts. At the same...

The Oxbow Lake Embankment Dam in Perinton – 1918 vs 2018 Comparison

Fairport/Perinton Circa 1912

Here is a photo of the embankment at The Oxbow in Fairport.  It was taken circa 1912.

There are several points worth noticing here. In the center of the photo, the electricity pylon can be seen clearly perched on the top of the embankment. On the opposite...

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