US Army Corps of Engineers
Portland District

Corps drills into Cougar Dam for geotechnical investigation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dam Safety team is conducting a geotechnical investigation at Cougar Dam beginning today, Friday, Sept. 20.
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Cycle Oregon visits Dorena Lake
On Friday, September 13, over 1,500 cyclists spent the final night of a seven day, 485-mile ride at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Schwarz Campground near Dorena Lake.
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Volunteers wanted for National Public Lands Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to help celebrate National Public Lands Day by planting trees and shrubs at Cottage Grove Reservoir, south of Eugene, Saturday, September 28.
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Corps commemorates the new Fall Creek Adult Fish Collection Facility
The Corps commemorated the new Fall Creek Adult Fish Collection Facility on May 23, 2019.
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Complex system of dams turns 50, saves Oregon $1 billion annually
This year, Blue River Dam turns 50-years-old, and marks the 50th commemoration of the completion of the entire system of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 13 dams in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, which has been systematically protecting people, infrastructure and a way-of-life since 1969.
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Introducing Portland District's Tribal Liaison, Craig Johnson
The Portland District welcomes Craig Johnson as the new District Tribal Liaison. This position serves as the direct link between the Corps and the 16 Native American Indian tribes spread across the Northwestern region.
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News

Corps completes dredged material placement at Cape Horn, WA
10/8/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed dredged material placement at Cape Horn, Washington, Oct. 7, 2019....
Bonneville navigation lock returns to service 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27
9/27/2019
The Bonneville navigation lock will reopen to Columbia River traffic at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27....
Bonneville Navigation Lock returning to service
9/26/2019
The Bonneville Navigation Lock will reopen to Columbia River traffic between 10 p.m. Friday, September 27 and 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 28, depending on the results of final operational testing. ...

Public Notices

Public invited to comment on The Dalles and John Day Mitigation Program Draft Environmental Assessment
9/5/2019
The Corps is evaluating changes to The Dalles and John Day Dams Mitigation Program, which produces and releases hatchery fall Chinook. The public is invited to review and submit comments on the Draft...
Environmental Assessment and FONSI for Willow Creek Arm easement renewal
8/28/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) has finalized an Environmental Assessment (EA) and signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for renewal and extension of the...
Jordan Cove LNG Project comment period extended 30 days
8/19/2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extended the permit application comment period for the Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Projects (Project) 30 days, ending now on...