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  • Lorain Harbor Dredging Starting; Supports Safe Great Lakes Navigation, Strengthens Local and National Economy

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations this week in Lorain Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The Buffalo District awarded a $2.5 million contract in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions to complete the work. Dredging operations are scheduled to start Sept. 15, with sediment to be recycled and beneficially used.

  • Ready When It Matters: Buffalo District Builds a Culture of Preparedness

    Emergencies rarely arrive at a convenient time. Whether it is flash flooding, a lake-effect snowstorm, a prolonged power outage or another unexpected event, taking steps before disaster strikes can make a critical difference when minutes matter. Each September, National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder for individuals, families and organizations to consider the hazards they may face and take action before an emergency occurs.

  • In Just 10 Days, Conneaut Harbor Dredging Completed

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed dredging today of approximately 75,000 cubic yards of sediment from Conneaut Harbor in just 10 days, ensuring safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The work was completed 33% faster than planned. The dredged sediment is being recycled and beneficially used through the City of Conneaut and Conneaut Port Authority.

  • Buffalo Dredging Completed Before Labor Day Weekend

    In time for Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has completed dredging in Buffalo Harbor and placement of dredged sediment into its confined disposal facility and the former Shipping Slip 3 in the city’s Outer Harbor—a popular site for kayakers and paddleboarders next to Wilkeson Pointe.

  • Conneaut Harbor Dredging Starting; Supports Safe Great Lakes Navigation, Strengthens Local and National Economy

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations in Conneaut Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie.

  • West Harbor Dredged for First Time in Nearly a Decade

    For the first time in nearly a decade and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed dredging in West Harbor. Dredging of the federal navigation channel in West Harbor ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and enables recreational boating which supports nearly $2 million in economic impact.

  • From Buffalo to Saipan: USACE Employee Finds Purpose in Disaster Response

    When U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District employee Susan Garand received a call at the end of May asking about her availability to deploy to Saipan, her first reaction wasn't an immediate yes.

  • Corps of Engineers Leader Shares “Waffles and Spaghetti” Approach to Manage Workplace Complexity

    As workloads continue to grow across modern workplaces, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Regulatory Division Chief Marty Wargo says the key to effective leadership is learning how to balance focus with flexibility. Wargo’s approach, inspired by the 2001 book ”Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti,” centers on managing overwhelming responsibilities by breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts while still recognizing how tasks and people remain connected. It’s a philosophy that has helped guide him through nearly three decades of public service and complex environmental projects.

  • Barge 45: Lessons from a complex Niagara River response 40 years later

    Forty years after a 174-foot barge became lodged against the Peace Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is looking back at the complex response that brought federal and local partners together and how lessons learned from the incident continue to underscore the importance of coordination and preparedness today.

  • Buffalo Dredging Keeps Commerce Moving and Builds Habitat

    Beneath the surface of the Buffalo Harbor and River, sediment is constantly accumulating. Left unchecked, that material can reduce channel depths and create challenges for the vessels that depend on Buffalo Harbor and River to deliver commodities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is addressing that challenge through a $2.3 million maintenance dredging project designed to keep Buffalo’s federal navigation channels open, safe and reliable.