A member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Regulatory Branch team performs a compliance inspection of a dock and associated structures on Sodus Bay in Sodus Point, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2024. USACE Regulators ensure structures such as docks are installed in compliance with all terms and conditions of permits issued by the Corps of Engineers, ensuring reasonable development is balanced with the protection of aquatic resources. (U.S. Army photo by USACE Buffalo District)