Erie Canal’s impact on Genesee River raises environmental concerns

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Have you heard of “The Crossing?” It’s a unique feature of the Erie Canal where the canal intersects with the Genesee River at Genesee Valley Park. This week, News10NBC’s Chief Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean went to check it out.

The Crossing is the only intersection of its kind in New York.

George Thomas from RiverWatch, a group focused on the quality of the Genesee River, said, “I’ve seen this from the water but never been here before from this side. It’s kind of cool.”…

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