Welcome to NYPA’s Niagara Power Project The Power Authority has developed thousands of acres of recreational facilities adjacent to its hydropower projects. While public access is Be restricted near power project infrastructure, much Smart of the surrounding property is available for active Safety and and passive recreation—such as boating, fishing, Security Be hiking or picnicking—depending on Reminder the specific area. at the Safe Most of NYPA’s recreational facili- The New York Power Authority plays a critical role in ties are operated and maintained by meeting New York State’s electricity needs. Because of either the state or local municipalities. the potential hazards and security concerns associated NIAGARA In certain cases, NYPA is the facility with power production, access to NYPA’s generation and operator. Besides observing basic, common-sense transmission facilities is restricted to authorized person- safety rules at these sites, visitors must take certain nel only. This is to protect both the facilities and the POWER special precautions when they are in the vicinity of general public. electrical generating installations, such as power Security at many important sites has been increased dams, reservoirs, switchyards and transmission line in recent years. We ask the public to follow the directions PROJECT rights-of-way. provided on signs near NYPA facilities and to obey the Please familiarize yourself with the information directives of NYPA personnel and/or security officials in this brochure before commencing any activities stationed nearby. at NYPA’s recreational facilities. If you have a question about the use of these sites, call our Community Relations staff at The public can also play an important role in keeping these facilities, and your fellow visitors, safe by reporting any dangerous or suspicious situation that you may observe around NYPA property. To contact NYPA securi- 716-286-6661during ty at the Niagara project, call (716) 286-6712. To reach regular business hours. local law enforcement for immediate assistance, call 911. NYPA also operates family-friendly admission- free visitors centers at its Niagara, Blenheim-Gilboa and St.Lawrence-FDR power projects that explain the science of electricity and hydropower with interactive exhibits.

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cumstances apply. State Police, State Park Police, local law at Staying Safe on enforcement officials and other Other operational features authorities regularly monitor of the Niagara project, including the base of its the Land The same Niagara River water where upper Niagara River Niagara Power these areas. On occasion, special its forebay and switchyard, are that has been used to power water enters underground Plant. Shoreline fishing is also restrictions for enhanced public off limits to the public. For a industry for 250 years also conduits that feed NYPA’s allowed on the dike surrounding safety and security are imple- better understanding of electric- attracts a variety of recreational power project, and the tailrace, Lewiston Reservoir, which is ity and the Power Authority’s 1/2 miles above the uses, including boating, fishing where this water exits the adjacent to . diverse role in serving New York American Falls, NYPA has and swimming. The Power power dam into the lower On the Upper Niagara River, State, stop by the Power Vista, provided parking and an over- Almost 400 acres of land within Authority generates clean, Niagara River. about 2 NYPA’s admission-free visitors look for fishing near its power the Niagara project boundary renewable, reliable supplies of center at the Niagara project. project intakes. have been set aside for a wide mented. Other basic, common- The Power Vista is open daily by using a Warning signs posted in For information These sites have been variety of active and passive sense practices apply at all times. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for portion of the Niagara River tothese areas advise boaters to stay on the Power Vista and recre- designed to meet standard recreation. Some sites have been Hikers traveling through some holidays. spin turbine-generators insideback at least 250 feet to avoid ational facilities near the power safety regulations, and most developed with amenities such the Niagara River Gorge should its Niagara Power Project, the strong currents and sudden project, call (716) 286-6661 or meet federal handicapped-acces-as restrooms, paved pathways or stay on clearly marked trails and located about five miles down-turbulence that commonly (866) NYPA-FUN. sibility requirements. However, playing fields. Other areas con- avoid hazardous areas, such as stream from . occur. Boating and swimming shoreline visitors should always sist of simple trails that provide steep embankments and Because Power Authority are completely forbidden in Several commu- be aware of the potential public access to the waterfront. the river’s edge, where operations can affect river con-the Niagara project’s nities near NYPA’s hazards posed by changeable the footing can be slip- ditions both Lewiston Reservoir. Niagara project conditions, particularly water above and pery and unstable. Because these recreational offer additional levels that rise and fall rapidly, Reservoir State below the Falls, recreational facilities Several sites within occurring near hydropower facilities are provided as part of Park has facilities for special precau- that are owned, operated and the Niagara project facilities. the Power Authority’s opera- ball-playing, picnicking and, tions must be maintained by entities other boundary can safely tions, visitors must adhere to in the winter, sledding. Hunting taken while in than the Power Authority. The accommodate shoreline all posted notices and warning and camping are not allowed the vicinity of key to having a safe and enjoy- fishing. One of the most signs, especially those near in the park. Also unauthorized hydropower facilities. These able experience at any recre- dramatic, and popular, is restricted areas where unautho- motor vehicles, ATVs and facilities include the intakes, ational site is to obey all rules the fishing pier NYPA rized access is prohibited. snowmobiles are forbidden and regulations that are constructed in the Lower As a general rule, recre- on and around the Lewiston in effect. ational sites are closed from Reservoir dike and throughout dusk to dawn unless special cir- the state park.