Docks for recreational vessels sit peacefully in the Buffalo Small Boat Harbor in Buffalo, New York, Nov. 19, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District operates and maintains the federal navigation channels and navigation structures in Buffalo that enable safe access for recreational and commercial vessels alike, fueling the local, regional and national economy of the United States. (U.S. Army video by Avery Schneider)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.