Portland District News Releases

A historical overview of the Coos Bay North Jetty

Press Operations — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the availability of a new, comprehensive historical manuscript detailing the cultural, maritime, and engineering history of the Coos Bay North Jetty on the Oregon coast.

Coos Bay North Jetty repairs complete after three years

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:34:00 GMT

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty, which will be commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

Public invited to July 24 virtual meeting about Coos Bay's Charleston Marina

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, in partnership with the non-federal sponsor, Port of Coos Bay, invites the public to a virtual meeting focused on restoring safe, reliable navigation at the Charleston Marina North Boat Basin.

Corps of Engineers to begin critical repairs to Coos Bay North Jetty, closes roads ahead of construction

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:24:00 GMT

On Saturday, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) contractors will begin making repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty. Engineers will close access roads to the North Spit marking the start of this three-year, $64 million critical infrastructure improvement project.

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.

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 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.

Environmental Scoping Opens Through Oct. 3, 2017 for Port of Coos Bay’s Proposed Channel Modification

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 23:05:00 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening a public scoping phase in the preparation of a comprehensive environmental impact statement to evaluate the effects of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay’s proposed modifications to the Federal Navigation Channel.

Corps seeks comments on draft environmental assessment

Press Operations — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:46:37 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on the draft Environmental Assessment for the Western Snowy Plover Site Management Plan in Coos County, Oregon.

Corps seeks comments on Jordan Cove Energy Project permit review funding proposal

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:54:00 GMT

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. to review potential effects to the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel.

Corps answers your permitting questions

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:10:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a Regulatory permitting workshop Nov. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, Ore.