30 Sep 2025

Limited boat ramp availability at Willamette Valley reservoirs this fall and winter

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, urges boaters to confirm boat ramp availability this fall and winter before heading to Willamette Valley reservoirs.Lack of spring rainfall and scheduled reservoir drawdowns have lowered water levels and limited boat ramp access at several

24 Sep 2025

Coos Bay North Jetty repairs complete after three years

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty, which will be commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

24 Sep 2025

Reservoir drawdowns coming to Willamette Valley this fall, Detroit drawdown planned for 2026

This fall and winter, residents living near Cougar, Green Peter, Lookout Point, and Fall Creek reservoirs should expect lower water levels as part of an effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to support the recovery of endangered fish.

5 Aug 2025

USACE releases official story map for Willamette Falls Locks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has unveiled the official story map for the Willamette Falls Locks, a historic navigation canal located in Oregon.

16 Jul 2025

Public invited to July 24 virtual meeting about Coos Bay's Charleston Marina

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, in partnership with the non-federal sponsor, Port of Coos Bay, invites the public to a virtual meeting focused on restoring safe, reliable navigation at the Charleston Marina North Boat Basin.

7 Jul 2025

Public invited to Lampreypalooza at Bonneville Dam July 9

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza – an afternoon of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient native fish.

24 Jun 2025

As Willamette Valley reservoir levels drop, USACE holds virtual info session

Responding to less-than-expected precipitation, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a virtual information session this week regarding the Willamette Valley System’s (WVS) dams and reservoirs summer forecast.

4 Jun 2025

Corps extends public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit Reservoir drawdowns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Portland District has extended the public comment period from June 6 to June 21 for its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) focused on two new requirements related to the operations and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System of dams and reservoirs.

4 Jun 2025

Corps Hosts Info Session for Rogue River Basin Water Management Missions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to a hybrid information session to discuss the water management mission, current strategies and conservation season forecasts for the Rogue River Basin, focusing on Applegate and Lost Creek reservoirs.

20 May 2025

Corps of Engineers changes schedule, access to four Oregon recreation areas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, announced schedule and access changes at several recreation areas in Oregon for the upcoming season.