Buffalo, NY, September 18, 2026 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the completion of the initial phase of radiological remediation efforts at the Niagara Falls Storage Site, located in the Town of Lewiston. This significant milestone marks progress in addressing historical contamination at the facility.

The Niagara Falls Storage Site has a history of storing radioactive waste, originating from activities associated with the Manhattan Project. This project, a predecessor to the U.S. nuclear weapons program, involved the processing of uranium ores and the generation of radioactive byproducts.

Phase 1 of the remediation project, now concluded, focused on the removal of a substantial volume of contaminated material. According to officials, approximately 26,000 cubic yards of this material were excavated and managed as part of this initial phase. The exact nature and origin of this specific material removed are consistent with the site’s historical purpose.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the long-term stewardship and cleanup of sites like the Niagara Falls Storage Site, which were utilized during the nation’s early nuclear research and development programs. These efforts are part of a broader federal initiative to manage and mitigate the environmental impacts of legacy nuclear materials.

Details regarding the specific contractors involved in Phase 1 of the remediation were not provided. Furthermore, the total cost of this phase and the timeline for subsequent remediation phases were not disclosed in the information available. The completion of Phase 1 is a step towards the eventual decommissioning and long-term safe management of the site.


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