FILE - Water flows along the All-American Canal, Aug. 13, 2022, near Winterhaven, Calif. The canal conveys water from the Colorado River into the Imperial Valley.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/colorado/california-arizona-nevada-offer-landmark-drought-deal-to-use-less-colorado-river-water--/article_e50f8465-e812-5338-bbec-82b828c46e13.html

The canal authorities said they managed to refloat and tow away the BW Lesmes, while efforts were underway to remove the Burri from the waterway.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/suez-canal-ship-1.6944793?cmp=rss

The canal authority had previously announced another tightening, set for July 19, but did not refer to this in its client advisory.

Source: https://gcaptain.com/panama-canal-postpones-depth-restrictions-after-much-needed-rain/

The canal contains 74 locks and a long tunnel.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/9/15/23868275/gravel-bike-cycling-great-allegheny-passage-c-o-canal-father-son-secret-life

The canal is now covered by a layer of what he called “snow ice that has probably 50 percent less bearing capacity” than pure ice.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/world/canada/rideau-canal-skateway-ottawa.html