Portland District News Releases

Corps of Engineers dedicates new coastal survey vessel in Newport

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:52:53 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District officially welcomed its newest hydrographic survey vessel, the Beeman, with a dedication and christening ceremony in Newport, Oregon, Jan. 11.

9,200 buckets later, Corps dredging halfway complete at Gold Beach

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:37:34 GMT

A giant bucket – the size of a 1970s Volkswagen bus – swings through the air after it gobbles up 20 cubic yards of gravel blocking (shoaling-in) access to parts of the Port of Gold Beach, Ore. The small community on the southern coast, where the Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean, doesn’t have much, but it has a port that sees upwards of 35,000 visitors per year for jet boat tours and averages 75-100 fishing boats a day, according to port officials.

Corps awards $5 million contract for Rogue River dredging at Gold Beach

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:27:48 GMT

Army officials announce a $5.3 million contract award for dredging the Rogue River at Gold Beach, Ore. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) maintains navigation channels along the Oregon coast and dredging is an important component of keeping the Rogue River Harbor open for recreational vessels, including jet boats, fishing guides and sport fishermen.

Oregon Corps projects get $146 million for aging infrastructure

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:17:17 GMT

Army Engineers and planners will receive $146 million for various infrastructure projects at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) sites around Oregon. This funding came from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Corps plans Depoe Bay dredging, after environmental assessment

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:18:07 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin dredging Depoe Bay, Ore. to remove 2,000 cubic yards of material between September 13 and the end of the month. The work will take place for seven to 14 days and is an effort, with the City of Depoe Bay, to clean out the sediment catch basin.

South Jetty rehab close parts of Fort Stevens State Park

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:16:05 GMT

South Jetty rehabilitation will temporarily close the observation tower at Lot “C” at Fort Stevens State Park beginning April 19. Lot “C” and the bathrooms remain open for public access but the tower will be closed until further notice. Construction progress will determine the reopening date and a separate announcement will follow.

Corps hosts Sept. 13 Public Scoping Meeting in Coos Bay

Press Operations — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an open house-style public scoping meeting about the environmental review of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay’s proposed modifications to the Federal Navigation Channel.

Corps jetties not built for recreation

Press Operations — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Visitors to the Oregon coast should avoid walking or climbing on coastal jetties. The structures, built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are designed to aid ships and other vessels traveling between rivers and the Pacific Ocean; they were never intended to be used for recreation.

Corps releases jetty rehabilitation report

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:14:00 GMT

This report outlines plans for major rehabilitation of jetty system at the Mouth of the Columbia River.

Corps presents annual sediment use plan

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to attend a public meeting about the sediment placement plan for the 2012 dredging season.

Corps seeks comments on ocean disposal sites near Yaquina Bay

Press Operations — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public comments on plans to place sediment in two ocean disposal sites near Yaquina Bay.