Project Progress
Buffalo's August field record puts Slip 3 sediment reuse into operation
Buffalo District's 19 August field account describes active mechanical dredging and hydraulic placement at the Outer Harbor's Slip 3. This advances the July award and planned start into a reported operating campaign. The approximately USD 2.3 million, 190,000-cubic-yard contract retains two sediment destinations; Slip 3's planned 80,000-cubic-yard contribution is one step toward a future coastal wetland.
Dated site imagery advances the July award position
The July release named Ryba Marine Construction and anticipated a start as early as 18 July, with material divided between the confined disposal facility and Slip 3. The August account describes removal under way, supported by photographs taken that day at the placement operation. The evidence now supports active work rather than only a future schedule.
Reuse depends on sediment suitability and placement sequencing
A channel excavation total cannot describe the habitat contribution by itself. The July plan allocated approximately 110,000 cubic yards to confined disposal and 80,000 cubic yards to Slip 3. Their acceptance conditions and intended outcomes differ. The August account describes sediment testing before beneficial reuse and a temporary restriction at the Slip 3 kayak launch. This connects environmental suitability, placement logistics and public access to the navigation campaign. Creating a wetland requires later fill elevations and habitat development beyond this season's removal.
Evidence conclusion
Field activity leaves quantities and habitat outcomes open
The August photographs establish work at the site; they do not measure accepted excavation, certify channel depths or demonstrate a completed wetland. The field account's approximate five-to-ten-year habitat horizon extends beyond this dredging campaign. Its reported scow size and daily loading capability are operating descriptions, not a dated production ledger. A reliable close-out would link surveyed channel quantities to disposal receipts and Slip 3 placement levels. Navigation acceptance and ecological results will mature on separate records.
Outstanding evidence
- Measured removal and destination-specific receipts
- Post-dredge channel survey and navigation release
- Slip 3 fill elevations and subsequent habitat works
- Kayak-launch reopening and access notices
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Sources used 3
- Buffalo Dredging Keeps Commerce Moving and Builds Habitat US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District / DVIDS, 19 August 2026
- Buffalo Harbor Dredging Starting: contract and material destinations US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District / DVIDS, 17 July 2026
- Giving dredged material new purpose at Buffalo's Outer Harbor Kaylee Wendt / US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District / DVIDS, 19 August 2026