Portland District News Releases

Just in time for National Cat Day: USACE unleashes nearly intolerable pet cuteness upon the world - again

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:43:00 GMT

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has unleashed its 2025 cat and dog calendars, continuing a purr-fect tradition that's gone viral year after year.

Corps’ hurricane response mission finds new home in Portland

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:46:00 GMT

As Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Sept. 28, more than a dozen volunteers with the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepared for a new mission: taking calls from those affected by the natural disaster.

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.

Quirky, fun government online presence surprises, pleases (usually) public

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:34:31 GMT

The acronym-laden and typically dry use of social media by many federal agencies is … understandable, but there are exceptions. One is Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Facebook Page. It’s so different, in fact, multiple media outlets have written stories about its quirky nature.

Uncle Sam wants you – to get vaccinated

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:43:12 GMT

In an effort to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations in their communities, Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees have been sharing their vaccination stories.

We … want … a shrubbery … or some volunteers to plant shrubberies

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers who aren’t afraid of the “Knights who say Ni” or shrubberies (Monty Python and the Holy Grail movie reference) to help it celebrate National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 25.

Summer brings hot temps, water sports and potential danger

Press Operations — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:29:05 GMT

Last year, 27 Oregonians died in recreational boating-related incidents – the most in three decades. Incidents overall spiked in 2020. Of 96 fatal and non-fatal occurrences – a 20-year high – three happened at Portland District reservoirs. The Oregon State Marine Board tracks these and officials attribute the increase – in part – to the pandemic.

Corps awards The Dalles navigation lock contract

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 17:00:00 GMT

The Corps has awarded a $10.5 million contract to a Vancouver, Washington, company to increase navigation lock reliability and safety at The Dalles Lock and Dam.