11 Dec 2023

Historic pier critical to Vermilion, Ohio economy repaired

Repairs to the west pier in Vermilion, Ohio are complete, revitalizing protection for beachgoers and boaters, and ensuring the economic viability of the city’s harbor.

11 Dec 2023

Historic pier critical to Vermilion, Ohio economy repaired

Repairs to the west pier in Vermilion, Ohio are complete, revitalizing protection for beachgoers and boaters, and ensuring the economic viability of the city’s harbor.

6 Dec 2023

Corps of Engineers Rangers Honored for Lifesaving Rescue

Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers were awarded the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal for a lifesaving rescue of an elderly hiker on New York’s Finger Lakes Trail. The 71-year-old hiker wandered off the trail in the 4,000-acre Mount Morris Recreation Area in early October and called the Mount Morris Dam for help.

28 Nov 2023

Cloud-based Modeling Helps Engineers Predict Coastal Climate Impacts

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Coastal engineers at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District are learning how an online model can help them design and build better structures to protect harbors across lakes Erie and Ontario. With more shoreline than any other U.S. coast, infrastructure and property along the Great Lakes takes a beating from waves every year – especially in winter.

2 Nov 2023

Phosphorus Optimal Wetland Demonstration Project opens doors to educational opportunities 

On a warm and sunny day in September, sixth graders from three schools in Defiance, Ohio joined a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the City of Defiance, the Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District, General Motors, and the U.S. Geological Survey to experience a hands-on tour of the GLRI funded Phosphorus Optimal Wetland Demonstration Project (P-Optimal).  

19 May 2023

Buffalo District Regulators Host the NCNE Wetland Delineation Training

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Regulatory Branch brought together 16 partners from different federal government agencies around the country to earn their certification in Northcoast Northeast Wetland Delineation through a four-day classroom and field training course, May 1-4, 2023.

2 Sep 2022

ERDC, Buffalo District release dredged material guidance manual for Great Lakes region

Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes Districts — Buffalo, Detroit and Chicago — recently released a technical report which provides guidance for evaluating the environmental suitability of dredged material in the Great Lakes region.

2 Sep 2022

ERDC, Buffalo District release dredged material guidance manual for Great Lakes region

Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes Districts — Buffalo, Detroit and Chicago — recently released a technical report which provides guidance for evaluating the environmental suitability of dredged material in the Great Lakes region.

19 Aug 2022

USACE and the Village of Fair Haven’s open communication soars as Little Sodus Bay projects occur

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District and the Village of Fair Haven, New York have built a strong partnership that is for the overall good of Little Sodus Bay, the local Fair Haven community, and the Great Lakes region.

8 Aug 2022

Serving the Nation two ways, you can do it all with the Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has always provided its employees with the support they need to accomplish their many endeavors that help to reach personal and professional success.