Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Commander, speaks about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ renewed focus on its core missions in Buffalo, New York, Feb. 23, 2026. His remarks emphasize the importance of the “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative to ensure Great Lakes harbors remain open, protect the environment, and strengthen the regional economy for the communities that rely on them daily (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt).
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.
