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2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report Achieving What We Believe In… Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor t 2019 Annual Report 2019 2019 Annual Report Annual Achieving what we believe in… ew York State’s 500-mile-long system of navigable waterways connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes is Namong New York State’s greatest assets. We believe in protecting it as a National Historic Landmark waterway. We believe in connecting communities to their waterfronts and to each other as a “string of pearls” across the full expanse of upstate New York. We believe in promoting its history, beauty, and incredible recreational assets. We believe in supporting efforts to improve environ- mental quality for present and future generations. The New York State Canal System has been a transformative waterway since its inception. As we continue to celebrate the bicentennial of its construction and opening, our work is laser focused on ensuring that today’s canals serve as catalysts for a vibrant future for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. 2019 was a big year for inviting a wider circle of people to experience all that the Canalway Corridor has to offer. We significantly expanded our outreach with exciting new programs and invaluable new resources. The impact was profound. You’ll see that by the numbers on page 2. Please read on to discover the people and places behind the statistics—the real lives in real communities where enthusiasm, dedication, and drive are already achieving the future we believe in. ABOVE: Waterford Harbor | Call of the Loon ON THE COVER: Fairport | Keith Boas 2019 ANNUAL REPORT // 01 2019 By the Numbers 285,000 $42,080 $30,000 3,000 580 30 Miles logged for the In student fees generated for Grants awarded to six sites, NYS Canalway Water Trail Points of interest listed on the Events sponsored, attracting Canalway Challenge historic sites and museums leveraging $178,618 in funding Guidebooks produced new online NYS Canal Map 229,700 attendees 8,400 18,900 70,000 285 120 32 Students educated from Calendars distributed at Erie Canalway Map & Guides Museums, visitor centers, Paddlers participated in Paddle Products offered in the newly 66 school districts more than 80 libraries and distributed libraries, communities and the Flight launched NYS Canal Store visitor centers non-profits directly engaged 02 // ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT // 03 No. LAUNCHING THE CANALWAY CHALLENGE TOP N G H I S T O R C I Y R A T People from 25 states and Canada walked, ran, cycled, and paddled their way S L E T M I R A C K I N G to fitness and fun this year as part of the new Canalway Challenge, launched in May. More than 1,279 individuals, 267 teams, and 30 organizations signed HIGHLIGHTS on and completed 285,000 miles on the Canalway Trail and NYS Canal System, the equivalent of circling the globe 11 times. “I loved spending time An Experience of Discovery biking with my family 2019 In addition to meeting a fitness goal of 15, 90, 180, or 360 miles, Canalway and running with my Challenge participants expressed excitement about exploring new places, friends! I spent time on spending time with friends and family, and seeing wildlife. The Challenge appealed to people seeking more adventurous weekend getaways and vacations, the canal trail in places as well as to local residents seeking to get or stay fit. throughout NY that I The Canalway Challenge brought people to every part of the Canalway Corridor. never would have visited Most participants took multiple trips and visited new communities, historic if not for this challenge.” sites, and local businesses, resulting in increased tourism and improved – Sara Hanna, 90 Miles awareness of all that New York’s canals offer. 04 // ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT // 05 “We have passed through NY’s heartland, gliding, biking, and hiking near historic quaint canal towns, scenic farmlands, and thriving wildlife preserves. The canal joins attractions Collaboration Key to Success both modern and historic, Extensive outreach to tourism promotion agencies, state agencies, visitor so there’s something new centers, non-profits, and recreational groups resulted in 65 organizations signing on as Promotional Partners. From placing brochures in visitor centers around every bend, every to outreach at the NYS Fair to sharing videos on social media, multiple turn…The Erie Canal is an stakeholders helped launch the Challenge far and wide. experience of discovery! We also mobilized the power of events to introduce the Canalway Challenge. How awesome is that!” We sponsored 14 recreational events and collaborated with 15 others to – Meg Kolodzie, 180 Miler provide fun and organized ways for people to rack up miles. A partnership with Parks & Trails New York brought the Canalway Challenge to Cycle the Erie Canal participants, who earned 360-End-to-End status during the eight-day bike tour from Buffalo to Albany. In July, John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, Inc, handcycled all 360 miles from Buffalo to Albany to raise awareness of the needs of people with disabilities. During his Journey Along the Erie Canal, we collabo- rated with John and his team to invite people with disabilities and their families and friends to join them for the 1st Mile Challenge, as a way to make the Canalway Challenge more inclusive. Hundreds of people came out to cheer John on and try one mile themselves. Financial support was also critical. The program was funded in part by a grant The Canalway Challenge from Market New York through I LOVE NY, New York State’s Division of continues in 2020! Tourism, as part of the state’s Regional Economic Development Council Look forward to an even initiative. The New York State Canal Corporation provided financial support and enthusiastic promotion, while Eastern Mountain Sports generously bigger year ahead! offered incentives and discounts to participants. 06 // ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT // 07 “Your new guide book is an incredible reference. With launches identified with mile markers it makes it so easy to plan a trip.” – Jim McCutcheon The guidebook serves as a much-needed invitation to paddlers, helping them to discover the history, beauty, and adventure of paddling the Erie, Cayuga- Seneca, Oswego and Champlain canals. Thanks to funding support from I LOVE NY and the National Park Service, we produced 3,000 copies of the guidebook and maps and distributed more than 1,000 this year. Paddling Events “Thank you again for Additional proof of the growing interest in canal paddling was in evidence at opening up the world of several paddling events, hosted and sponsored by Erie Canalway. Our inaugural canal travel to us.” Paddle the Flight in Waterford in June attracted 120 paddlers from as far – Samantha Dederick away as South Carolina, Colorado, California, and Montreal, Canada. The colorful flotilla of kayaks and canoes passed through rock cuts, locks, and quiet stretches of canal before bursting through the final gates of Lock 2 and into a bustling Waterford Harbor. The annual Old Erie Canal Boat Float and Bash in central New York attracted Trails Take Center Stage nearly 800 paddlers. Hosted by the Old Erie Canal Community Working When the 24th International Trails Group and Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, the event also served Symposium & Training Institute UNLOCKING THE CANAL as a kickoff for the Canalway Challenge. came to Syracuse in April, we seized the opportunity to focus on the Erie Canalway’s incredible land and water trails. During the SYSTEM FOR PADDLERS A series of five paddling events,15 Miles on the Erie Canal, drew 120 people event, we convened an interactive caucus to discover the Mohawk Valley’s history, beauty, and recreational opportunities. on water trails, showcased the new NYS The series was hosted collaboratively by the Arkell Museum, Schoharie Crossing Canalway Water Trail Guidebook in our No. When the NYS Canal System opened in May, an increasing number of State Historic Site, and Down by the River Kayaks. booth, and gave several presentations. kayaks, canoes, and SUPs shared the waterway with cruisers and power- In addition, we collaborated with the NPS boats, thanks to the New York State Canalway Water Trail Guidebook Watch for a number of new initiatives in 2020 as we continue to grow the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program to bring together more than and Navigational Map Set released in spring 2019. The culmination of NYS Canalway Water Trail with wayfinding signs, model launch site standards, 20 kayakers for a mobile workshop at and a water trail stewardship program. We will also launch Ticket to Paddle, a many months of research, writing, and mapping, the guidebook includes Lock E24 in Baldwinsville that focused on mile-by-mile descriptions of launch sites, paddler-friendly amenities, and pilot program to introduce middle school students in Montgomery County to launch and access points with a special places of interest for over 450 miles of the NYS Canal System. kayaking and canoeing. emphasis on adaptive paddling. 08 // ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT // 09 Tall Ships, Buffalo | Deborah Williams Cardboard Boat Race, Schuylerville | Mike Bielkiewicz “This event was a wonderful showcase of just how valuable the canal and surrounding communities are as a recreational resource.” – Kate Morse, Hudson Crossing Triathlon, No. Hudson Crossing Park DRAWING PEOPLE TO THE WATER AT EVENTS AND FESTIVALS The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation teamed up to sponsor 30 festivals and events in 2019, which attracted 229,700 people. From community events to recreational activities to large festivals, these events showcased the Canalway Corridor’s nationally significant heritage and the tremendous recreational appeal of the waterway and Canalway Trail.
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