New York State public benefit corporation overview | |
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Jurisdiction | Administration of the New York State Canal System, including the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals |
Headquarters | Administrative Headquarters 30 South Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207 |
New York State public benefit corporation executive |
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Website | canals.ny.gov |
The New York State Canal Corporation is a New York State public-benefit corporation responsible for the oversight, administration and maintenance of the New York State Canal System, which consists of the Erie Canal, Cayuga–Seneca Canal, Oswego Canal and Champlain Canal.[1] It is also involved with the development and maintenance of the New York State Canalway Trail and with the general development and promotion of the Erie Canal Corridor as both a tourist attraction and a working waterway. The canal system totals 524 miles in length, and includes 57 locks and 17 lift bridges. The corporation suggests that canal boat travelers reserve 5 days to traverse the Erie Canal portion of the system.[2]