https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil Portland District News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:51:48 GMT Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:16:53 GMT https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/3006472/corps-bracing-for-another-challenging-water-year-in-willamette-basin/ Despite substantial help from recent rain and snow events, Army water managers are bracing for another challenging year as they work to refill 13 Willamette Valley reservoirs for the upcoming conservation season.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Apr/21/2002981407/115/75/0/220405-A-A1408-0001.JPG' alt='A boat travels on a lake on a sunny spring day.' /> <br /> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:51:48 GMT Pentagon News https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/3006472/corps-bracing-for-another-challenging-water-year-in-willamette-basin/ Environmental Willamette recreation reservoir U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/796992/dramatic-plunge-helps-corps-focus-viewers-on-water-safety/ Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District and Oregon State Marine Board appeared live on Portland's KGW-TV to talk about water safety, explain how life jackets save lives and demonstrate different life jacket styles. One heroic team member was pushed into the Willamette River to show the effects of cold water immersion and confirm the critical job of a life jacket.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/09/2001551704/115/75/0/160519-A-RD042-002.JPG' alt='KGW-TV reporter Drew Carney &quot;interviews&quot; Bobber the Water Safety Dog about life jackets and water safety on May 19 as part of Carney&#39;s Out &amp; About segment on KGW’s Sunrise program.' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:11:00 GMT Michelle Helms, Portland District Public Affairs Office https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/796992/dramatic-plunge-helps-corps-focus-viewers-on-water-safety/ recreation safety https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492576/willamette-valley-reservoirs-ideal-for-sporting-events/ The Corps hosts numerous sporting events each year on its reservoirs in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Aug/22/2000754768/115/75/0/120804-O-CE999-003.JPG' alt='Hundreds of spectators attend the “Tri at the Grove” to cheer on their friends and family members.' /> <br /> Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:10:00 GMT Christie Johnson https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492576/willamette-valley-reservoirs-ideal-for-sporting-events/ Willamette Cottage Grove Dexter Fall Creek Fern Ridge Foster recreation https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492577/willamette-river-basin-2013-refill-season/ This Corps Message addresses the Willamette River Basin's 2013 refill season.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Aug/22/2000754762/115/75/0/060119-A-GJ792-001.JPG' alt='Stock image of water spilling at Lookout Point Dam.' /> <br /> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:41:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492577/willamette-river-basin-2013-refill-season/ Willamette BiOp recreation water fish https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492578/wheres-bobber/ Bobber has been one busy water safety mascot lately--have you seen him?<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Aug/22/2000754760/115/75/0/120426-A-GJ792-001.JPG' alt='If you were visiting The Dalles in late April of 2013, you might have seen Bobber the Water Safety Dog while on his road trip with park ranger Amber Tilton, Kelly Thomas and David Ladouceur from The Dalles Lock and Dam. The day-long tour included a stop at Columbia Hills State Park to promote water safety in the Gorge and perform free boater safety checks in partnership with rangers from Washington State Parks and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. They also visited Spearfish Lake and met with families who were there for the lakes’ opening fishing celebration … those casting for trout received bobbers, and kids were given coloring books to help remind them to stay afloat by wearing a properly-fitted life jacket. Bobber the Water Safety Dog and his entourage ended their water safety adventures at the annual Cherry Fest where Bobber fitted life jackets and demonstrated how to be a “Smart Thinker – Not a Sinker” by wearing a life jacket.' /> <br /> Thu, 30 May 2013 13:56:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/Feature-Stories/Article/492578/wheres-bobber/ recreation safety