4 Sep 2025

Keeping the Harbors Strong: The Breakwater Assessment Team Protects Great Lakes Infrastructure

The Great Lakes are more than scenic, they are vital to the U.S. and Canadian economies. Together, the ports, harbors and channels that make up the Great Lakes Navigation System support nearly 238,000 jobs and generate more than $28 billion in business revenue each year. From raw materials fueling manufacturing plants to the flow of goods and tourism that sustain local communities, this system touches nearly every part of daily life in the region.

10 Feb 2025

Protecting Buffalo’s Harbor: The Vital Role of Breakwaters and Piers

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) Feb. 10, 2025 – Buffalo Harbor, situated on the shores of Lake Erie, is a key piece of commerce, transportation, and recreation in Western New York. At the heart of the harbor’s resilience are its vital infrastructure components, including breakwaters and piers built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District. Over the last 10 years, more than $74 million has been invested into these structures to protect the harbor, ensuring navigable waterways for economic and community vitality.