A canal is an artificial waterway. Canals are used for transportation, irrigation, and water supply. Canals have been used for centuries to transport goods and people. In the United States, the Erie Canal was built in the early 19th century to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The Panama Canal was built in the early 20th century to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Canals are also used to irrigate crops. In California, the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project use canals to deliver water to farms. Canals are also used to supply water to cities. In New York City, the Delaware Aqueduct and the Catskill Aqueduct are canals that supply water to the city.