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NYPA Canal Ownership: The Pro’s & Cons

NYPA Canal Ownership: The Pro’s & Cons
The NYPA and the Canal pro's and cons. Mike Caswell June 13, 2018 I’ve made this amateur video to help explain the pro’s and cons of the projects the NYPA has undertaken to make the canal safer. https://moonrakers.com/NYPAMovie.mp4
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Testimony in question – Vegetation on Dams.

Testimony in question – Vegetation on Dams.
Testimony in question – Vegetation on Dams. Mike Caswell April 19, 2018 In the recent court case when an injunction was filed against the New York Power Authority to stop vegetation removal from the canal Earthen Embankment Dams between Brighton, Pittsford and Fairport,  Mr Donald H Gray (Professor Emeritus)  was called on to provide testimony. https://cee.engin.umich.edu/people/donald-h-gray/…
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A pending disaster – a resident’s viewpoint

A pending disaster – a resident’s viewpoint
A pending disaster - a resident's viewpoint    Mike Caswell April 15, 2018 Out of the Rabbit Hole People do not listen. They do not know when they are in trouble and need to do something. We have a situation in my little village that is causing a big riff and issues. I am amazed…
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Have You Heard the Hammering? Emergency Dam Repairs

Have You Heard the Hammering? Emergency Dam Repairs
Have You Heard the Hammering? Mike Caswell April 14, 2018  Work progresses on the dam!  I’m delighted to report that something is at last being done to ensure the most dangerous part of this embankment is made safe. What has worried me for many months is the electricity pylon mounted right on the edge of the…
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