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  • Connor Foster is continuing his journey and career where it all began

    After spending a summer as a student intern with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District in 2023, Connor Foster was hooked and decided to take his career further and join the Buffalo District as a full-time employee. Connor, a recent graduate from Cleveland State University, spoke more about his experience as an intern and why he decided to come back and join the USACE team.

  • Buffalo and Louisville District to build USDA grape research facility

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, attended a groundbreaking ceremony of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Grape Improvement Center (NGIC) at Cornell University’s AgriTech campus on June 26, 2024. The USDA-led project is slated to be a 70,000 square foot facility to house the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grape Genetics Research Unit and ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit. In addition, four Cornell grapevine research projects will move into the research facility.

  • Land a job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    Applying for a government job can seem intimidating. Follow Buffalo District’s Talent Management Specialist Laura Azzarella as she unpacks what we do at the corps and how to navigate the federal hiring system.

  • Contract Awarded for Lasting Repairs to Cleveland West Pier

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.9 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on June 3 for the repair of the Cleveland West Pier. Repairs to the West Pier ensure Cleveland Harbor’s viability and contributions to the local and national transportation sector and protect the future of some of the area’s best waterfront recreation opportunities.

  • Josh Reddick: staying close to home and helping communities in a new career

    Starting a new career out of college can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Josh Reddick is taking everything in stride as he joins the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District with a mindset and ideals to make a difference in his work and the communities that benefit from the work that the Buffalo District completes.

  • First-Ever Army Corps Buffalo District Talent Manager Tackling Historic Hiring

    With its projects and programs funded at an all-time high, the Buffalo District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has hired its first-ever talent manager. How she finds the right candidates for a growing and constantly evolving list of mission-critical roles is key to the district’s success.

  • Safe Boating Urged as Outer Harbor Wetland Construction Begins

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is urging boaters to use caution as construction of the submerged stone wall at the entrance to Shipping Slip 3 on the Outer Harbor begins. Buoys that marked the submerged wall have been removed, allowing Ryba Marine Construction Co. to finish placement of additional bedding stone, 4.8 feet of underlayer stone, and 7.2 feet of armor stone.

  • Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comment on Micron’s Permit Application

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is seeking public comment to evaluate the permit application submitted by Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC (Micron), with the comment period closing July 1.

  • USACE Work Plan Boosts Lakes Erie and Ontario Navigation by $17.6 Million

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District received a total of $17.6 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan for Army Civil Works to bolster navigation and structures across lakes Erie and Ontario. The total FY24 budget, to include the Conferenced Budget and Work Plan, exceeds $226.2 million, paving the way for significant environmental, navigation, and civil works improvements across the Buffalo District area of responsibility.

  • Empowering Women Through Recognition

    Katie Lewis, a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, was recently recognized at the Lockport City School District’s “Women Who ROAR” event for her work as a civil engineer. The event celebrated women from the community who have achieved success in various fields such as STEM, healthcare, community engagement and the arts. Having been part of the district’s Construction Branch since 2009, Lewis ensures that many of the district's construction projects are safe and efficiently completed according to very specific specifications.