Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority

Lake Erie has been named the #1 Best Lake/River in the Nation in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! 🏆
Thank you to everyone who voted and helps make Lake Erie such an amazing place to live, work, and visit—we’re proud to call it home! 🌊

A big win for our region! 🌊

Lake Erie has been named the #1 Best Lake/River in the Nation in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. From world-class fishing and boating to beautiful beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and outdoor adventures, Lake Erie continues to be one of our greatest treasures.

We're proud to call its shoreline home. Congratulations to everyone who helps make Lake Erie such a special place to live, work, and visit!

Thank you to the Regional Science Consortium for their continued partnership, and to everyone who recycled their boat shrink wrap! A special shoutout to the volunteers who helped make this a successful event - your support is appreciated!

🚤 Great news for Lampe Marina!

The Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority is proud to share that we are a recipient of the Erie Sports Commission's 2026 Facility Matching Funds Program.

Our award will go toward the replacement of the courtesy dock at Lampe Marina.

Big thanks to the Erie Sports Commission for helping keep our shoreline shipshape and ready for fun!

We’re incredibly grateful to the Erie County Veterans Services Office Erie County, Pennsylvania for honoring the men and women who have served through the Hometown Heroes banner program—it’s a meaningful tribute for our community.

A special thank you as well to the City of Erie Government Public Works Crew for their assistance with the installation.

🚤 Boat Safety Awareness Reminder 🌊
If you missed the recent boating safety updates, now’s a great time to brush up! As warmer weather brings more people out on the water, safety should always come first.

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🌊 Now Hiring at the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority! ⚓
Ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team and help support Erie’s vibrant waterfront and maritime community 💙

View current openings and apply today:
https://apply.workable.com/erie-western-pennsylvania-port-authority/?lng=en

Don’t forget to like, share, and tag someone who would be a great fit!

Bring a friend, enjoy some fresh air, and be part of something that makes a difference right here in Erie 🌿💪

Join us to Wrap Up the season on June 5th! We need volunteers to assist in loading boat shrink wrap onto the truck so it can move to the next stage of it's journey in becoming guardrail offset blocks. This project was made possible through the PA DEP Coastal Resource Management Program.

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Cruising into summer very soon...

Warmer days ✅
Beaches waiting ✅
Adventures ahead ✅
The Presque Isle Water Taxi is launching for another amazing summer season! See you on the water. 😎

When the bay freezes, knowing how to perform safe ice rescues becomes more important than ever. If you’ve ever wondered how to properly approach, reach, and pull someone to safety on the ice, this quick training video by our Harbormaster Tony is a great place to start.

Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe out there.

Watch it here

Ice Rescue Crosses Placed Along Erie's Bayfront Ice Rescue Crosses Placed Along Erie's Bayfront