Portland District News Releases

Corps to host solar eclipse viewing at Willow Creek Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:20:00 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with the City of Heppner to open Willow Creek Dam to the public on Aug. 21 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for the chance to view a rare total solar eclipse at 99 percent totality. Visitors are welcome to bring a chair and sit within designated areas on the dam to enjoy this rare solar eclipse. Solar eclipse viewing glasses will be available at no charge for the first 250 visitors.

LePage and Plymouth parks open April 1

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:41:00 GMT

LePage and Plymouth Parks, on the Columbia River above John Day Dam, are scheduled to open April 1 for the 2016 recreation season. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation day use fee have changed.

Corps encourages safe recreation season on Columbia and John Day rivers

Press Operations — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:48:41 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites visitors to enjoy the many recreational opportunities near the John Day-Willow Creek Project this summer while being safe in or near the water. To keep everyone safe we ask that you ‘Know Before you Go.’ There are some changes to our operation and we want guests to be aware.