Previously, the canal system fell under the Thruway Authority. That made sense because the Thruway Authority was charged with maintaining and controlling transportation systems throughout the state.
As of January, the canal system is under the New York State Power Authority (NYPA). The most common expression people have when they find this out is... What!? It does make sense, though. The water levels in the canal system are controlled by the NYPA. They regulate the canal system's water by releasing water from Delta Lake, Hinkley Reservoir, Sacandaga Lake and others.
According to the Oswego News, "When the New York Power Authority took over operation of the canal system in January, its officials did a thorough inspection and found a number of large maintenance projects that need to be done."
The canal system's season will be 6 weeks shorter this year. So how does this effect me? Instead of opening May 1st, the canal system will open May 19th. Grace graduates from Ithaca College on May 21st. This means a three week delay for the start of the trip. I was hoping to be out of the canal system before Grace's graduation, and then sail down the Hudson River afterwards. Now, I will try to get started May 24th.
As a side note, Syracuse will host the World Canals Conference in September.
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