22 Dec 2023

Army Corps to collect Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will begin accepting live evergreen Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake, which will be used for aquatic habitat improvement projects, beginning Dec. 27.

20 Dec 2023

Remediation Contract for Former Harshaw Chemical Company Awarded

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $13.4 million contract on December 20 to Enviro-Fix Solutions, LLC for the remedial action of Operable Units (OU) 1 and 2 of the Former Harshaw Chemical Company Site, as part of the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP). The contract includes complete removal of contaminated FUSRAP-related soil and debris to be disposed at an approved off-site facility and leaves the site protective of human health and the environment.

19 Dec 2023

USACE Buffalo District updates Ohio harbor community with dredging newsletter

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District has published the Ohio Dredging Newsletter to inform stakeholders and the public about the nine Lake Erie Harbors it supports across the state.

18 Dec 2023

Largest Annual Great Lakes Dredging Operation Completed in Toledo

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District has completed annual dredging of Toledo Harbor and the Maumee River. Dredging of Toledo Harbor is the largest dredging operation on the Great Lakes, ensuring accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.

14 Dec 2023

Submerged Stone Wall in Shipping Slip 3, Buffalo Outer Harbor Marked for Safety

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District has marked a submerged stone wall at the entrance to Shipping Slip 3 to remind boaters of its presence as they transit the Buffalo Outer Harbor.

13 Dec 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract to Dredge Erie Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $682,000 contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on Dec. 6 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Erie Harbor. Dredging of harbors like Erie’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.

12 Dec 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host Public Meeting for munitions response proposed plan at the Former Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Meeting Munitions Response Proposed Plan Former Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio

11 Dec 2023

NR 23-42: Rockland Recreation Area closed due to damage from tornado

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District

11 Dec 2023

Corps of Engineers Completes Nearly $20 Million in Cleveland Harbor Maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District completed $19.5 in maintenance and repairs to Cleveland Harbor in 2023. This year’s work included annual maintenance dredging in the Cuyahoga River and significant repairs to the harbor’s more-than century old breakwater, ensuring safe access for vessels, the flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of the nation’s waterways.

21 Nov 2023

High winds, storms, wave action increase hazards

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, urges caution around Great Lakes harbor piers and breakwaters, particularly during high wind and wave events. Accidents can occur near harbor structures during turbulent weather late in the year. The lakeshore attracts residents and visitors who may not be aware of the powerful impacts strong winds and storms can bring to shorelines and harbor structures. “Although breakwater structures are built for navigation, they are often used for recreation,” said Chief of Operations and Maintenance Branch, Cindy Jarema. “Walking along breakwater structures can be hazardous – surfaces may be slippery and uneven, and wave action increases the risk of injury or falling into the water.”