The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced the release of the 2021 Erie Canalway Annual Report.
The report features highlights of efforts made to preserve and promote the nation’s most successful and influential constructed waterway, the Erie Canal, and to connect people with its recreational and economic opportunities, distinctive heritage, and scenic beauty.
Notable numbers include:
- $108,787 Grants awarded to 13 organizations and municipalities;
- 197 Educators and museum specialists participated in 6 educational workshops and forums;
- 7,457 Households watched the new documentary film Floating Ideas: How the Erie Canal Helped Shape America when it was released in June, according to Nielsen Ratings;
- 60,000 Erie Canalway Map & Guides distributed 19,500 Erie Canalway Calendars distributed;
- 159 Miles of the NYS Canalway Water Trail adopted by 41 volunteer stewards;
- 238,921 Miles logged for the Canalway Challenge 1,455 Challenges created;
- 42,000 people attended 27 sponsored events;
- 600 Water Trail Guidebooks distributed and 200 Paddlers turned out for Paddle the Mohawk Valley.
The full report can be viewed online.
Photo of Erie Canal Lock E12 provided by Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
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