Work is scheduled to start today.
Some areas of the channel in the Sylvan Beach area currently have a depth of six feet, which restricts larger boats' ability to travel between the Route 13 bridge and the eastern entrance to Oneida Lake. In addition, Canal Corporation staff recently dredged nearby sites at Wood Creek and Fish Creek, both east of the Route 13 bridge, and will continue dredging at the Fish Creek entrance in the near future. The dredged areas will enhance recreational and commercial navigation for more than five miles. While the dredging is under way, boats will still be able to transit the system and access local marinas. Boaters should use caution when navigating through dredge sites.