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Earthen Dam Inspection – At the Root of Embankment Safety

Earthen Dam Inspection – At the Root of Embankment Safety
Dam Inspection is the key to SAFE Erie Canal Earthen Embankments... Currently many of the 125 miles of raised embankments are covered with the wrong vegetation making them nearly impossible to properly inspect. There are many groups that work to make Dam Safety a number one priority in our country like the ASDSO Association of…
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Keeping The Canal Safe For Generations To Come

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…
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A Comparison with The Netherlands

A Comparison with The Netherlands
It was pointed out a while ago that The Netherlands had many more canals and dams than we have on The Erie Canal, and consequently, they have more experience. So, lets look at the facts here. See http://dutchdikes.net for more details The Netherlands’ dike network extends for over 22,000 kilometres (including dikes that do not serve as…
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