Portland District News Releases

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 16th annual Eagle Watch

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:48:00 GMT

Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.

The Dalles Dam Hosts 14th Annual Eagle Watch

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:49:48 GMT

The Dalles Dam invites the public to their 14th annual Eagle Watch event on Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the month of January, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center will be open every Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (subject to weather.)

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.

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 13th annual Eagle Watch

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:09:13 GMT

The eagles have landed! Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.

Corps extends public comment period for proposed Willamette Valley System 30-year plan

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:03:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) has extended the deadline from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23 for public feedback on its proposed 30-year plan for the operation and maintenance of 13 dams and reservoirs across the Willamette River Basin.

Corps seeking public comment on proposed 30-year plan for Willamette Valley System

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:03:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) is asking for public feedback now through Jan. 19 on its proposed 30-year plan for the operation and maintenance of its system of 13 dams and reservoirs across the Willamette River Basin.

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.

Corps to Host Public Meeting on Bradford Island Cleanup

Press Operations — Tue, 03 May 2022 22:40:00 GMT

Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will host a virtual public meeting May 12, 5:30-7 p.m., to discuss the ongoing cleanup of contaminants found at Bradford Island from historical waste operations and disposal at the site.

Inspection confirms complaint of buried waste at Elk Creek Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:09:33 GMT

Army technicians investigation confirms the presence of buried waste after a former contractor employee’s complaint with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), at Elk Creek Dam. Elk Creek Dam is 26 miles north of Medford, Ore., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District published its site inspection report on Mar. 30, 2022. In it, the Portland District concluded it would need to investigate the site further to determine the full extent of contamination. There are potential impacts to ground and surface water in the area.

Be free as a bird during 12th annual Eagle Watch

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:05:59 GMT

Take someone under your wing and bring them out to the 12th annual Eagle Watch at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, January 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is eager to host Eagle Watch in-person, as last year’s event was virtual.

Corps, partners host Long Tom River dam modification info session

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:25:46 GMT

The City of Monroe, Oregon, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to study the feasibility of improving fish passage near the Monroe drop structure on the Long Tom River. Public participation and feedback are important, and the Corps and its partners will seek input during an info session Nov. 3, 4-5 p.m.

Fall Creek Adult Fish Facility – Improving eFishencies

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report a record return of more than 800 spring chinook salmon this year at Fall Creek Dam.

Corps awards trout supply contract

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 22:57:14 GMT

Desert Springs Trout Farm of Summer Lake, Oregon, was awarded a nearly $1.3 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to supply trout to offset the impacts of dams in the Willamette Valley, the agency announced today. Desert Springs has experience providing live fish to the state and delivering to water bodies throughout Oregon. They have worked with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in the past and are familiar with the state’s permitting process and standards for fish production.

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 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.

Volunteers needed for Rogue River Clean-Up

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:27:46 GMT

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and the National River Cleanup by giving back to your watershed. Join the fall Rogue River Clean-Up, Saturday, Sept. 26.

Portland Mayor Hales and Corps announce environmental restoration project for lower Willamette Basin

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:16:00 GMT

City of Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and Portland District Commander Col. Jose Aguilar announced that a plan to restore five Portland sites in the lower Willamette River basin was unanimously approved today by the Civil Works Review Board of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, District of Columbia.

Drought could impact Corps permits

Press Operations — Fri, 22 May 2015 15:22:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulators say Oregon’s drought conditions could impact some project plans.