The United States side of Niagara Falls will be completely dry within three years, according to a new “dewatering” plan.
The New York State parks system will present three versions of a plan to replace two 115-year-old stone arch bridges that enable pedestrians, workers, and park vehicles to access Goat Island.
The versions will be presented on January 26 at the Niagara Falls Conference Center, with two of the three plans including a temporary shutdown of the American falls.
The “dewatering” last happened in 1969, enabling scientists to study the effects of erosion and buildup of rock at the base of the falls.
People came from all over the world to see the falls turned off, said former Niagara Falls city historian Michelle Kratts.
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