Notice to Boaters: Interruptions to Black Rock Lock Traffic
The tugboat New York guides a vessel through the Black Rock Lock in Buffalo, New York, Nov. 21, 2023. The Black Rock Channel is 3.5 miles long, with the lock allowing boats to bypass the rapids and fast currents of the Niagara River at the outlet of Lake Erie, allowing for safe passage. (U.S. Army photo by Ryan Campbell)

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