Photo By Andre Hampton | The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is dredging Conneaut Harbor to...... read more read more
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed dredging today of approximately 75,000 cubic yards of sediment from Conneaut Harbor in just 10 days, ensuring safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie.
The work was completed 33% faster than planned. The dredged sediment is being recycled and beneficially used through the City of Conneaut and Conneaut Port Authority.
“Completing dredging in Conneaut Harbor in just 10 days is a mark of efficiency, good stewardship of American taxpayer dollars, and the dedication to mission the Corps of Engineers is known for,” said Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, commander of the Buffalo District. “With this work complete, we’re able to turn our focus to more dredging across Ohio and Lake Erie to keep ports thriving, waterways safe, and the U.S. economy strong.”
Work started Sept.1 and was completed Sept. 10 under a $4.1 million contract awarded in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions.
Approximately 75,000 cubic yards of sediment was mechanically dredged from the federal navigation channel in the harbor entrance and up-river to the Canadian National docks. The material was placed in a local sediment recycling facility for beneficial use.
The harbor was last dredged in 2025, when approximately 70,000 cubic yards of material were removed. Conneaut Harbor is dredged annually depending on shoaling conditions, funding availability and federal navigation priorities.
Boaters are encouraged to use caution near active dredging equipment and maintain a safe distance from work areas. Dredging activities are coordinated to minimize disruption whenever possible and are not expected to impede navigation.
Conneaut Harbor is a deep-draft commercial harbor which handled 3.7 million tons of cargo, primarily iron ore (95%), with some limestone (2%), and sand and gravel (1%) in 2023. Waterborne transportation facilitated by the harbor supports $215.9 million in business revenue, 765 jobs, and $55.3 million in labor income to the transportation sector.
Authorized depths within Conneaut Harbor range from eight to 29 feet, with the shallowest depths in the access channel and the deepest depths in the outer harbor. The Corps of Engineers maintains these depths to support safe and efficient navigation for large vessels.
Operation, maintenance and dredging of harbors like Conneaut by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is critical to the economy of Ohio, the Great Lakes region, and the United States.
Conneaut Harbor Dredging B-Roll available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/buffalousace/55518420459/
Conneaut Harbor General Photos & B-roll available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/buffalousace/albums/72157719280685018/
The Buffalo District delivers world class engineering solutions to the Great Lakes Region, the Army and the Nation to ensure national security, environmental sustainability, water resource management, and emergency assistance during peace and war. Learn more at http://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/buffalo.
| Date Taken: | 09.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.10.2026 13:37 |
| Story ID: | 574311 |
| Location: | CONNEAUT, OHIO, US |
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