Comments for Mohawk Towpath Weblog http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com What's new, what's cool on the Mohawk Towpath Byway Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:18:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Celebrate 5 Years by Eric Hamilton http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/celebrate-5-years/#comment-63 Eric Hamilton Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:18:34 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=245#comment-63 If you would rather not have an attribute after your comment just indicate "anonymous" If you would rather not have an attribute after your comment just indicate “anonymous”

]]> Comment on Assessing and Sustaining the Quality of America’s Byways® by Eric Hamilton http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/assessing-and-sustaining-the-quality-of-americas-byways%c2%ae/#comment-56 Eric Hamilton Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:33:04 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-56 Yes, this summer Brookfield Renewable Power is undergoing major upgrades as defined in their renewal of their license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. That work included the dredging of the power canal and reconstruction within the plant. While this construction was going on it provided some excellent viewing of the Cohoes Falls, particularly with all the rain we had during July. The external construction is now complete and the power canal is once again "watered." Note also that under the new license a minimal "vailling" flow will be maintained over the falls. Yes, this summer Brookfield Renewable Power is undergoing major upgrades as defined in their renewal of their license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. That work included the dredging of the power canal and reconstruction within the plant.

While this construction was going on it provided some excellent viewing of the Cohoes Falls, particularly with all the rain we had during July.

The external construction is now complete and the power canal is once again “watered.”

Note also that under the new license a minimal “vailling” flow will be maintained over the falls.

]]> Comment on Assessing and Sustaining the Quality of America’s Byways® by Bob Burnham http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/assessing-and-sustaining-the-quality-of-americas-byways%c2%ae/#comment-50 Bob Burnham Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:33:46 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-50 Does anybody know what the major construction is all about at the hydro plant and feeder canal? It would be helpful if someone posted some info on the many web sites on this subject. Does anybody know what the major construction is all about at the hydro plant and feeder canal?

It would be helpful if someone posted some info on the many web sites on this subject.

]]> Comment on Growing Up Near the Canal by Eric Hamilton http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/growing-up/#comment-47 Eric Hamilton Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:27:19 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=74#comment-47 The Mohawk Towpath Byway would like to collect stories of life on or near the Mohawk River, the waterway west, and the Erie Canal. If you have a story like this or have a parent or grandparent with one locked up inside, please let us know. You may not want us to publish it here and we certainly would respect your wishes, but we don't want to loose these stories. They are a part of our heritage. Contact the Mohawk Towpath Byway at admin@mohawktowpath.org. The Mohawk Towpath Byway would like to collect stories of life on or near the Mohawk River, the waterway west, and the Erie Canal. If you have a story like this or have a parent or grandparent with one locked up inside, please let us know. You may not want us to publish it here and we certainly would respect your wishes, but we don’t want to loose these stories. They are a part of our heritage. Contact the Mohawk Towpath Byway at admin@mohawktowpath.org.

]]> Comment on Winter on the Canal by Rhonda Parker http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/winter-canal/#comment-42 Rhonda Parker Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:19:37 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-42 I enjoyed an awesome experience touring these historic tug boats in the late Fall. The owner, Mr. Trueman, is quite passionate about these historic vessels and it's a must see for kids and adults alike. I enjoyed an awesome experience touring these historic tug boats in the late Fall. The owner, Mr. Trueman, is quite passionate about these historic vessels and it’s a must see for kids and adults alike.

]]> Comment on Winter on the Canal by Mike http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/winter-canal/#comment-40 Mike Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:18:36 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-40 Just passing by. Btw, your website has great content! Just passing by. Btw, your website has great content!

]]> Comment on Cohoes Falls View Park by Marcel Boulerice http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/falls-view-park/#comment-23 Marcel Boulerice Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:27:16 +0000 http://mohawktowpath.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-23 Congrats on the new park for the falls.I am glad you finally recognized this beautiful site.My Mom used to live on the corner of mohawk street facing the falls. Where marsolais store used to be.I grew up in cohoes. use to fish below the power plant.for bass and eels. we had to climb the fence to go fishing below where the power plant meets the falls.I live in Florida now. But i miss the view of water coming over the falls in the spring.What took you so long to finally recognize this very historical site.Hope everyone enjoys it like i did when i was a resident of Cohoes. Marcel Boulerice Congrats on the new park for the falls.I am glad you finally recognized this beautiful site.My Mom used to live on the corner of mohawk street facing the falls. Where marsolais store used to be.I grew up in cohoes. use to fish below the power plant.for bass and eels. we had to climb the fence to go fishing below where the power plant meets the falls.I live in Florida now. But i miss the view of water coming over the falls in the spring.What took you so long to finally recognize this very historical site.Hope everyone enjoys it like i did when i was a resident of Cohoes.
Marcel Boulerice

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