Buffalo Builds Fish Highway for Niagara | Buffalo News

Buffalo just poured $13.4 million into a 778-foot fish highway in the Niagara River—complete with steel baffles designed to slow the water so emerald shiners can swim upstream. Part of the EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, this project aims to remove the Niagara River from the list of Areas of Concern, sparking a comeback for walleye and even common terns. With officials from the Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and city parks celebrating the ribbon-cutting, it’s a powerful example of how smart infrastructure can heal ecosystems—and bring wildlife back to life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa5ec1c7812eec89