Canal Corporation seeking nominations
for Canalway Trail Adopt-a-Trail award

The New York State Canal Corporation announced it is seeking nominations for Adopt-A-Trail groups on the Canalway Trail that deserve special recognition for their outstanding efforts and commitment to maintaining the Trail. The winning group will be announced by Canal Corporation Director Carmella R. Mantello at the Quality Canals for Quality Community Conference at the Burgundy Basin Inn in Perinton, on April 26.

The Adopt-A-Trail program helps keep the Canalway Trail clean and in good repair by encouraging volunteers to care for sections of the trail in their communities. Volunteers perform activities such as litter pick up, brush cutting, removing weeds and mowing grass. Adopt-A-Trail signs recognizing the group or individuals are furnished and erected at each end of the adopted trail segment.

The criteria to be considered in nominating an Adopt-a-Trail group include: the frequency with which the group inspects their section of the trail; the visual appearance of their section of trail, keeping the trail section free of litter, etc. Nominations should be forwarded to John DiMura at the New York State Canal Corporation at 518-436-3034 (john_dimura@canals.state.ny.us). and must be received by April 14.

The conference is open to anyone. The cost of the one-day conference is $75 per person for those registering prior to April 17 and $100 per person after April 17 and for on-site registration. For registration materials and a full conference agenda, visit www.canals.state.ny.us or call 518-471-4241.

April 2, 2006