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Corps offers tours of The Dalles Dam May 25 and 26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites visitors to join a park ranger for a guided tour of The Dalles Dam during Memorial Day weekend. [Read More]
Published: May-20-13

Most Corps Willamette lakes won't fill; late summer recreation uncertain

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir regulators think it’s unlikely that water levels at most of the Corps’ 13 reservoirs in the Willamette Basin will rise much beyond current levels – 3 to 28 feet below their target elevations – without significant additional rain. [Read More]
Published: May-16-13

Corps seeks comments on draft Environmental Assessment for Steamboat Slough habitat restoration

The Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (CENWP-PM-E-13-07) for Steamboat Slough habitat restoration in the Lower Columbia River Estuary, proposing to restore tidal connection and fish access to 68 acres of historically tidal wetlands on the mainstem of the Columbia River. [Read More]
Published: May-15-13

Corps decides on 'no action' for Caspian tern Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Finding of No Significant Impact for its Environmental Assessment for adaptively managing predation on Caspian terns in the Lower Columbia River Estuary. Based on the FONSI, no action will be taken to manage predation. [Read More]
Published: May-13-13

Corps' summer recreational lockage schedule begins May 15

Announcing the Summer 2013 recreational lock schedule for the navigation locks along the Columbia River, effective May 15, 2013. [Read More]
Published: May-07-13

Cottage Grove pool hosts Water Safety Play Day

The Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center in Cottage Grove, Ore., will host a Water Safety Play Day Saturday, May 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children and their parents can learn about swimming and boating safety through a variety of fun activities at this free event. [Read More]
Published: May-03-13

Corps to hold Foster Reservoir lower this summer

The Corps alerts boaters and other users of Foster Reservoir near Sweet Home, Ore., that the reservoir will be held about two feet lower than usual throughout the summer of 2013. The Corps anticipates very little impact to recreation users. [Read More]
Published: Apr-25-13

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for adaptively managing predation on Caspian terns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for adaptively managing predation on Caspian terns in the Lower Columbia River Estuary. [Read More]
Published: Apr-25-13

Corps seeks comments on South Jetty draft supplement to the Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impacts for a proposed dune augmentation project adjacent to the root of the South Jetty at Mouth of the Columbia River. [Read More]
Published: Apr-23-13

Agencies offer free Columbia River boat inspections

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites recreational boaters to prepare their boats for summer by hosting free vessel safety inspections at Columbia Hills State Park from 7 a.m. to noon April 27. [Read More]
Published: Apr-08-13

Corps seeks volunteer campground host for Roosevelt and Plymouth parks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a campground host for the 2013 recreation season at Plymouth and Roosevelt parks. [Read More]
Published: Mar-29-13

The Dalles rangers celebrate Earth Day with Seufert rose garden clean-up

The public is invited to join park rangers for an Earth Day event at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Seufert Park on Saturday, April 20. [Read More]
Published: Mar-26-13

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for John Day Mitigation Project

Public comments are being sought on a draft environmental assessment for the John Day Mitigation Project by April 25, 2013. The Corps proposes to construct hatchery facilities to increase the production of fall Chinook salmon, as required by the Federal Columbia River Power System Biological Opinion. [Read More]
Published: Mar-26-13

Corps to temporarily close Philippi Park near John Day Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Philippi Park for the 2013 recreation season. Albert Philippi Park is located on the John Day River about 3 miles southeast of John Day Lock and Dam. [Read More]
Published: Mar-26-13

Corps to host Willamette Floodplain Restoration information session

The Corps will host an open-house style information session Thursday, March 28 in Springfield, Ore., about its draft feasibility report for the Willamette River Floodplain Restoration Study. [Read More]
Published: Mar-20-13

Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day navigation locks re-open early after annual maintenance

The navigation locks at Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day will re-open at 5 p.m. today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced. The Corps closes its navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers each March to conduct annual inspections, repairs and maintenance. [Read More]
Published: Mar-15-13

Low water levels near John Day Dam expected in early March

Water levels upstream of the John Day Dam are expected to be lower than normal between March 1 and March 8, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced. [Read More]
Published: Mar-01-13

Corps seeks comments for mount st. Helens environmental impact statement, hosts public meetings

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning the scoping process for a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on its Mount St. Helens long-term sediment management program. The public is invited to comment on the scope of the Supplemental Environmental Impact until April 6, 2013. [Read More]
Published: Feb-26-13

Columbia-Snake River navigation locks to close for annual maintenance in March

Portland District’s Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day navigation locks at Columbia River miles 145, 191 and 216, respectively, will close March 2 at 6 a.m. and reopen March 16 at 11:59 p.m. [Read More]
Published: Feb-20-13

Corps to host Philippi Park public meeting Feb. 26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a second public meeting Feb. 26 at the Rufus Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m., to discuss the proposed temporary closure of Philippi Park, located near John Day Dam. [Read More]
Published: Feb-19-13
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