https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil Portland District News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:05:21 GMT https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492569/april-showers-bring-may-flowers-yes-but-so-do-september-fires/ Prescribed burns provide necessary maintenance of areas like this one at Fern Ridge Reservoir, west of Eugene, Ore. The results can be surprisingly beautiful.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/May/07/2000754988/115/75/0/130503-A-JM613-001.JPG' alt='Natural Resource Specialist Cameron Bishop shows off an area near Fern Ridge Reservoir west of Eugene, Ore., that was treated with prescribed fire last fall and now is bursting with camas and other plants. The Willamette Valley was once dominated by prairies with a rich diversity of grasses and wildflowers. This ecosystem requires regular disturbance – historically provided by native people through regular intentional burning – to maintain these native species, prevent forest encroachment and reduce wildfire risks to the surrounding communities. ' /> <br /> Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT Scott Clemans https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492569/april-showers-bring-may-flowers-yes-but-so-do-september-fires/ Willamette environment https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492568/restoring-salmon-to-an-urban-park/ Crystal Springs Creek is one of thousands of small streams flowing through the Pacific Northwest. Most provide ideal habitat for fish, but this creek has not supported fish passage for about 40 years.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Mar/15/2000754969/115/75/0/130308-A-RD042-001.JPG' alt='The Portland District and city of Portland are partnering to restore fish passage through the cool, clear waters of Crystal Springs Creek flowing through Westmoreland Park. Construction begins in June to replace small culverts and create wetland habitat for native waterfowl, amphibians and mammals. When work is complete, the park will be a place to experience and enjoy nature in the city.' /> <br /> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:43:00 GMT Michelle Helms https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492568/restoring-salmon-to-an-urban-park/ environment Crystal Springs Creek https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492567/corps-recognizes-partnership-excellence-of-upper-rogue-watershed-association/ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Northwestern Division recognized the Upper Rogue Watershed Association as its nominee for the Corps’ 2012 Excellence in Partnerships Award in a ceremony April 1 in Shady Cove, Ore.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Apr/02/2000754978/115/75/0/130319-A-JM613-008.JPG' alt='Members of the Upper Rogue Watershed Association and the Oregon Hunters Association worked diligently to pull the invasive species Scotch broom from important fish and big game habitat in the fields and banks of Elk Creek.' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:35:00 GMT Chad Stuart https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492567/corps-recognizes-partnership-excellence-of-upper-rogue-watershed-association/ Rogue River award environment volunteer