What man made waterway connects the Hudson river to the great lakes via the mowhawk River?

The man-made waterway that connects the Hudson River to the Great Lakes via the Mohawk River is the New York State Canal System, specifically the Erie Canal. Completed in 1825, the Erie Canal facilitated trade and transportation by linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, significantly boosting New York's economy. The canal system includes several segments, including the Mohawk River, and remains an important historical and recreational resource today.