SC New York News

Congressman Nick Langworthy announced today that $4.75 million in federal funding has been secured for the Dunkirk Harbor Living Shoreline Project. This investment was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (H.R. 8752), which was passed by the House in June.

“Growing up, I spent many summers visiting the Dunkirk Harbor, so being able to secure $4.75 million in federal funding for the Living Shoreline Project is incredibly fulfilling,” said Congressman Langworthy. “This investment will protect the harbor from severe weather, support local businesses, and ensure future generations can enjoy it just as we have. I’m proud to advocate for the Southern Tier throughout the House appropriations process and return hard-earned tax dollars for meaningful projects that will make a real difference.”

The funding will be used to design and construct offshore breakwaters and create a living shoreline aimed at protecting Dunkirk Harbor from increasingly severe weather events that have threatened the area’s infrastructure and economic health. This federal funding comes through a Community Project Funding request submitted by Congressman Langworthy during the House appropriations process for FY25.

Congressman Langworthy was joined at the press conference by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz, and Dunkirk’s Director of Planning and Development, Vince DeJoy.