Portland District News Releases

Limited boat ramp availability at Willamette Valley reservoirs this fall and winter

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:29:41 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, urges boaters to confirm boat ramp

Public invited to share their voices on Foster and Green Peter Lakes Master Plan for Land Use

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:34:01 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), invites community members to participate in shaping the future of land management at Foster and Green Peter Lakes.

Corps of Engineers seeking public input on long-term resource management plan for Foster, Green Peter lakes

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) will host a series of public meetings Feb. 23-28 to gather input that will help inform the agency’s long-term plan for resource management at Foster and Green Peter lakes, located near Sweet Home.

Through groundbreaking consultation, Corps signs programmatic agreement to protect Willamette Valley’s cultural, historic resources

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:20:41 GMT

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and partners have finalized an agreement that will enhance the protection of historic and cultural resources across the Willamette Valley while carrying out critical Corps projects.

Delayed refill at Corps reservoirs to impact boating, recreation

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:03:05 GMT

Army water managers will delay refilling Cougar and Fall Creek reservoirs and conduct spill operations at Foster Dam as required by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon’s Willamette Valley injunction because of recent litigation. The delay at Cougar and Fall Creek will impact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) ability to refill the reservoirs to their normal summer levels, which will impact boating and recreation activities.

Corps considers future changes that may impact Willamette Valley System operations, maintenance

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:17:04 GMT

Army engineers and planners are considering major changes that may impact the continued operations and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System (WVS). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) staff continue developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for WVS operations and maintenance in accordance with authorized project purposes, while meeting Endangered Species Act (ESA) obligations to avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of listed species.

Corps anticipates insufficient water year

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is anticipating an insufficient water year as it refills its 13 Willamette Valley and two Rogue River Basin reservoirs for the upcoming recreation season.

Corps closes recreation areas due to Willamette Valley fires

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:39:00 GMT

Due to multiple fires burning throughout the Willamette Valley, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is closing all of the recreation areas it manages near its dams.

Volunteers needed for National Trails Day

Press Operations — Thu, 25 May 2017 22:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Sweet Home Trails Group are looking for volunteers to improve the conditions of Foster Lake’s North Shore Trail, Saturday, June 3, 2017. This event supports National Trails Day (http://nationaltrailsday.americanhiking.org/) that celebrates America’s 200,000 miles of trails.

Fish tests delay Foster Reservoir spring refill

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:52:56 GMT

Foster Reservoir will refill on a different schedule again this year to accommodate fish passage research.

Santiam reservoir levels expected to keep dropping

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:44:42 GMT

Detroit and Green Peter reservoirs on the North and Middle Santiam rivers are likely to recede below their minimum conservation elevations as early as next week.

Corps invites volunteers to improve Foster Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:41:04 GMT

Roll up your sleeves and devote Saturday morning, Sept. 26 to improving the parks, shoreline and trail around Foster Lake.

Fish tests delay Foster Reservoir spring refill

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 22:12:59 GMT

Foster Reservoir’s normal spring refill schedule has changed again this year to accommodate ongoing fish passage research. The reservoir’s summer elevation will also be slightly lower again this summer.

Corps to hold Foster Reservoir lower this summer

Press Operations — Tue, 13 May 2014 22:49:44 GMT

Foster Reservoir has been filled to an elevation of 635 feet above sea level for the summer of 2014; about two feet lower than usual.

Linn County Parks takes over Foster marina, RV park

Press Operations — Mon, 05 May 2014 21:08:53 GMT

Linn County Parks and Recreation Department assumed management of the Edgewater RV Resort and Marina at Foster Reservoir effective May 2.

Foster Reservoir spring refill altered

Press Operations — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:59:31 GMT

Foster Reservoir’s normal spring refill schedule will change slightly this year to accommodate ongoing fish passage research.

South Santiam River users may see green dye near Foster Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:50:19 GMT

South Santiam River users downstream of Foster Dam near Sweet Home, Ore., may notice green dye in the river early in March.

Foster Reservoir water levels to drop rapidly

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:46:00 GMT

The Corps alerts boaters, fishers and other visitors to faster-than-usual drop in water levels at Foster Reservoir in October; the draw-down sets the reservoir at its winter flood control elevation.

Corps invites volunteers to improve Foster Lake trail

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Local volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves Saturday, Sept. 28, and devote a morning to cleaning up the shoreline and improving a trail along Foster Lake near Sweet Home, Ore.

Corps to hold Foster Reservoir lower this summer

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:02:00 GMT

The Corps alerts boaters and other users of Foster Reservoir near Sweet Home, Ore., that the reservoir will be held about two feet lower than usual throughout the summer of 2013. The Corps anticipates very little impact to recreation users.