A NEW PILOT PROGRAMME to help improve resiliency along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River in Schenectady County, US, will address the complex causes of ice Jams. Initial efforts will include testing the ice-breaking ability of tugboats, as well as a newly acquired amphibious dredger to limit the formation of sheet ice. The programme was announced in December 2020 and was developed by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal Corporation. It forms part of the US$300 million Reimagine the Canals initiative to mitigate flooding, enhance irrigation and recreational fishing, restore wetlands, and boost tourism. "We continue to take bold steps to transform our waterways and improve the resiliency of communities along the Erie Canal," New York Governor Andrew M Cuomo said. "Ice jams have long been a problem throughout the state, especially along the Mohawk River. In line with our goal of bringing the Erie Canal into the 21st century, we're piloting several innovative approaches that will reduce the threat of flooding and bring peace of mind to residents, and economic stability in the region."
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