30 Jun 2026

Repair Work Continues on Dunkirk Breakwater

The Dunkirk outer breakwater rehabilitation project continues this summer as the first phase of repairs nears completion. The breakwater is critical to safe navigation in Dunkirk Harbor and has sustained damage from years of wave and ice exposure. The first phase of repairs fixed approximately 1,850 feet of the structure, with a second phase ongoing now through November 2026 to repair the remaining 450 feet.

26 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Welcomes New Commander

Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, a Muskegon, Michigan native and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District on June 26. Anderson will lead the district's more than 300 team members, responsible for projects in 35 commercial and recreational Great Lakes harbors, environmental remediation of sites contaminated by the Manhattan Project, operation of the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area and the historic Black Rock Lock, as well as many other roles across more than 38,000 square miles.

12 Jun 2026

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

In observance of its birthday on June 16, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees, specifically covering boat launch ramps and swimming beaches, at over 2,800 recreation areas nationwide. This waiver does not apply to camping, specialized facilities, or group events, and visitors are encouraged to confirm site availability before traveling. To locate available sites, including those within the Nashville District which manages 280 recreation sites and hosted over 22.5 million visitors in FY25, the public can utilize the USACE recreation website or Recreation.gov. The Nashville District maintains critical civil works and water resource operations across seven states, balancing flood risk, navigation, hydropower, and recreation.

10 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps’ birthday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces it will waive day-use fees at all district-operated recreation areas in observance of the Army Corps’ birthday, June 16.

3 Jun 2026

Corps of Engineers, City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Sewer Authority Sign Agreement to Protect City’s Only Wastewater Treatment Facility

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the City of Buffalo, and the Buffalo Sewer