Media Advisory: Canal Corporation to Unveil Plans for New Water Trail

The New York State Canal Corporation will hold a press conference to unveil plans for the New York State Canalway Water Trail along the New York State Canal System on Tuesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Fairport Boat Launch in Fairport, Monroe County (directions below).

State and local officials will join with Canal Corporation Director Carmella R. Mantello and other Canal partners.

Members of the media, including photographers, are invited to attend.

For more information regarding this event, please call the New York State Canal Corporation at (518) 436-3055.

Directions to Fairport Boat Launch in Fairport:

Take the NYS Thruway to Interchange 45 (Rochester, Victor, I-490). Take the 490 Expressway to Interchange 29, Route 96 North. Take Route 96 North (1.5 miles) to Rt. 250 & turn right. Take Rt. 250 (4.5 miles) north into the Village of Fairport. Cross the Erie Canal and take your first left onto Liftbridge Lane. The boat launch will be on your left near the end of the paved parking lot.

The New York State Canal Corporation is a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority (Authority). Since 1992, following State legislation transferring the Canal System from the New York State Department of Transportation to the Authority, Canal operating and maintenance activities have been supported by Thruway toll revenue.

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