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Last round of Sandy-damaged breakwater repair projects come to an end
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed the last of nine repair projects scheduled as a result of damages caused by Superstorm Sandy. The $86 million supplemental program funds provided by Congress included 12 dredging projects as well.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers biologist shows the value of fieldwork in higher education
Biologist Kathleen Buckler takes a moment to review the sampling area she set up.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Chief of Counsel Michelle Barczak is retiring after 33 years of Federal service.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Chief of Counsel Michelle Barczak retiring after 33 years of Federal service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Chief of Counsel Michelle Barczak is retiring after 33 years of Federal service.
The U.S. Army Corps of  has approximately 30 volunteers in the Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) program and five of the volunteers reside within the Buffalo District. The cadre of Structures Specialists provide technical expertise in the area of structural engineering. The deployment of Structures Specialists is imperative in disaster situations in which disaster victims may be trapped in collapsed buildings and rescuers require assistance with securing safe access to locate them.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is Active in Urban Search and Rescue Program
The U.S. Army Corps of has approximately 30 volunteers in the Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) program and five of the volunteers reside within the Buffalo District. The cadre of Structures Specialists provide technical expertise in the area of structural engineering. The deployment of Structures Specialists is imperative in disaster situations in which disaster victims may be trapped in collapsed buildings and rescuers require assistance with securing safe access to locate them.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Project Management Chief Tom LaVean is deploying to Afghanistan on October 30, 2016.
Corps of Engineers Project Management Chief deployed to Afghanistan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Project Management Chief Tom LaVean is deploying to Afghanistan on October 30, 2016.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Safety Manager, William Pioli (left), and Engineer Diver Brian Dockstader (right) recently completed dive school at the NASA Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, TX.
Dive school prepares U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for high-risk projects
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Safety Manager, William Pioli (left), and Engineer Diver Brian Dockstader (right) recently completed dive school at the NASA Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, TX.
Under the authority of the Great Lakes Tributary Modeling program, the Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is poised to assist state and local resource agencies in evaluating their watershed planning needs and alternatives for soil conservation and non-point source pollution prevention.
Sediment Transport Modeling is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers critical skillset
Under the authority of the Great Lakes Tributary Modeling program, the Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is poised to assist state and local resource agencies in evaluating their watershed planning needs and alternatives for soil conservation and non-point source pollution prevention.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has moved quickly following the Stipulation and Order entered by the Court last week, and has awarded a $3,725,000 contract to dredge the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel in 2016 to Ryba Marine Construction of Cheboygan, Michigan.
Corps of Engineers Awards Contract to Dredge Cleveland Harbor in 2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has moved quickly following the Stipulation and Order entered by the Court last week, and has awarded a $3,725,000 contract to dredge the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel in 2016 to Ryba Marine Construction of Cheboygan, Michigan.
Repairs to Buffalo CDF#4 (bottom) after severe wave action damaged the lakeside dike (top), September 2016.
Repairs to Buffalo CDF#4
Repairs to Buffalo CDF#4 (bottom) after severe wave action damaged the lakeside dike (top), September 2016.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Interagency & International Services program provides specialized services around the world

1/18/2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a great example of a capability-rich organization that provides a wide variety of services to other non-Department of Defense federal agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, tribal nations, and state and local governments. Through the Interagency and International Services (IIS) program, the Corps of Engineers offers assistance with managing natural resources such as land and water, environmental restoration and management, engineering and construction, relief and recovery, research and development, along with a host of other technical services (i.e., technical editing).

Last round of Sandy-damaged breakwater repair projects come to an end

1/4/2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the last of nine structural repair projects related to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Among the most recently completed projects were repairs to breakwaters located in Cleveland Harbor, Fairport Harbor, Lorain Harbor, and the Port Clinton East jetty.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers biologist shows value of fieldwork in higher education

11/29/2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boasts a highly educated staff. In the Buffalo District alone, employees collectively have over 60 different types of certifications, more than 30 master’s degrees, and four doctorate degrees. Buffalo District biologist Kathleen Buckler recently obtained a Master of Science degree in Wetland Ecology from SUNY Brockport and is already using her education on the job.

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Lake Erie - Niagara River ice boom installation planned to begin December 16, 2016

12/16/2016
Placement of the 22 spans of the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom is about to start.

Proposed Plan Available Occidental Chemical Corporation Property Former Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Formerly Used Defense Site ***Public Meeting January 11, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

12/9/2016
Buffalo, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is pleased to announce the availability of the Proposed Plan for the Occidental Chemical Corporation Property at the Former Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Site, Niagara County, New York, and a fact sheet summarizing the document at http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/Missions/HTRW/DERPFUDS/LakeOntarioOrdnanceWorks.aspx on the Buffalo District website. A public meeting presenting the proposed plan and preferred alternative will be conducted on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Town of Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 Lower River Road, Youngstown, New York 14171.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District to host ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater Repair Project

12/2/2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District will host a media event commemorating the completion of the Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater Repair project, Monday, December 5 at 3:00pm at the Forest City Yacht Club located at 5301 North Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114.