about us: Partners
The Commission partners with numerous governmental agencies, municipalies, and organizations to achieve its mission. Formal partnerships have been established with the following organizations:
 
Alliance of National Heritage Areas creates and enhances strategic links among the congressionally designated National Heritage Areas, emerging heritage areas, and private, non-profit, and governmental organizations associated with heritage development. www.nationalheritageareas.com/index_1.php >>
 
The Canal Society of New York State is a non-profit organization that brings together canal enthusiasts from across New York to protect historic canal sites and features; support the revitalization of canals and the development of canal ports, recreational facilities, canal trails and other related amenities, and; present and interpret canal history.
www.canalsnys.org/ >>

Lakes to Locks Passage is a National Scenic Byway that furthers the appreciation, recognition, stewardship, and revitalization of the natural, cultural, recreational, and historic assets of the communities along the interconnected waterway of the upper Hudson River, Champlain Canal, Lake George, Lake Champlain, Chambly Canal, and Richelieu River. 
www.lakestolocks.com >>

Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission preserves, promotes, and celebrates the natural, cultural, and historic assets of the Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor, a New York State Heritage Area, in order to enhance quality of life and stimulate economic vitality throughout the corridor. http://mvhcc.org >>

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. www.nps.gov >>

New York State Canal Corporation is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and promotion of the 524-mile NYS Canal System. It’s goal is to transform the Canal System into a world class recreationway, with clustered development to foster recreation, tourism and economic development, while preserving the natural and historical environment of the System and its adjacent communities. www.nyscanals.gov >>

New York State Education Department, under the direction of the Board of Regents, governs education from prekindergarten to graduate school. The Board and Department also govern 39 licensed professions, provide vocational and educational services to people with disabilities, guide local and government records programs, oversee public broadcasting, and operate the State Archives, Library, and Museum.
http://www.nysed.gov >>

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation manages 178 parks and 35 historic sites, totaling 325,000 acres of lands and water, with annual visitation over 57 million.  The agency also provides leadership and assistance to community park, recreation, and historic preservation efforts across the state through grants, technical and regulatory assistance, and planning initiatives. http://nysparks.state.ny.us >>

Parks & Trails New York works statewide to expand, protect, and promote a network of parks, trails, and open spaces throughout the state for all to use and enjoy.  www.ptny.org >>

Western Erie Canal Heritage Corridor Commission advocates and assists in the preservation and interpretation of the historical, natural, scenic and recreational resources of the Western Erie Canal Heritage Corridor, a state Heritage Area. www.eriecanalheritage.com >>