U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advances Cleanup at Seaway Site in Tonawanda, NY

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, continues its environmental restoration efforts under the Formerly Utilized Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) at the Seaway Site in Tonawanda, New York. This program addresses contamination left behind by the nation’s early atomic energy activities, ensuring long-term ecological safety and economic revitalization for affected communities. The photo referenced in the article, taken in May 2025, depicts the Seaway Site and represents USACE’s commitment to cleaning and rehabilitating historically contaminated areas. FUSRAP’s mission is to identify, investigate, and remediate sites that were part of early nuclear development efforts, which often included residual radioactivity or hazardous materials. Through careful planning, collaboration with local stakeholders, and adherence to strict environmental standards, USACE aims to minimize public health risks and encourage productive use of these lands in the future. This initiative ill