Portland District News Releases

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.

Corps facing historically dry year in Rogue River Basin

Press Operations — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:14:29 GMT

Army water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a virtual information session May 3, 3-4 p.m., to discuss challenges that are hampering efforts to refill the basin’s two reservoirs ahead of the summer conservation season.

Corps developing long-term plans for Cottage Grove and Dorena lakes, wants public input

Press Operations — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:42:11 GMT

The land-use plan (Master Plan or MP) for Cottage Grove and Dorena lakes is out-of-date, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is in the process of updating it. Corps staff are seeking input from the public on MP development during four upcoming information sessions.

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, ODFW sign hatchery contracts

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued two contracts recently to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for the operation of five hatcheries and the production of salmon and steelhead to offset impacts of the Corps’ dams in Oregon.

Corps, ODFW temporarily extend agreements for hatchery operations

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:33:08 GMT

Contract negotiations for hatchery operations in Oregon are going into overtime. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will extend its cooperative agreements with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for up to 120 days, as the agencies continue negotiating contracts for the Corps’ fish hatchery services in the Columbia, Willamette and Rogue river basins. The current agreements, entered into in 2012, expire June 30, 2017.

Corps to lower Cougar Reservoir for temperature control tower repairs

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:11:06 GMT

The Corps will lower Cougar Reservoir to about 80 feet below its usual winter elevation to allow for urgent debris removal and repairs in Cougar Dam’s temperature control tower.

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.

Construction to close Fall Creek North Shore boat ramp

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:42:00 GMT

The North Shore Park and Boat Ramp at Fall Creek Reservoir will be closed from September 2015 through as late as June 2016 due to construction.

Corps offers free fishing clinic at Spearfish Park June 6

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:23:04 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to a family fishing event at Spearfish Park, near Dallesport, Washington, on June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event coincides with the state of Washington’s free fishing weekend and national Get Outdoors Day.

Corps signs record of decision for Columbia River salmonid predation final environmental impact statement

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:31:38 GMT

The Northwestern Division commander signed a record of decision for the Double-Crested Cormorant Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement.

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 seeks comments on Fall Creek fish facility

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:11:50 GMT

The Corps is seeking public comments on its draft environmental assessment of the proposed Fall Creek Dam and Reservoir Adult Fish Facility Upgrade.

Corps seeks comments on Fall Creek drawdown

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:27:47 GMT

The Corps is seeking public comments on its draft environmental assessment of downstream fish enhancements for juvenile salmonids at Fall Creek Dam east of Eugene, Ore.

A Season to Celebrate: 2014 Salmon Returns Break Multiple Modern-Day Records

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:01:32 GMT

The region’s iconic salmon shattered modern-day records this year, returning to the Columbia River Basin in the highest numbers since fish counting began at Bonneville Dam more than 75 years ago.

Corps hosts evening webinar on Columbia River salmonid predation draft EIS

Press Operations — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:23:00 GMT

We are hosting an evening seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, discussing the draft EIS and preferred alternative for reducing predation on Endangered Species Act-listed fish in the Columbia River estuary.

Corps extends comment period for Columbia River salmonid predation draft EIS

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:08:00 GMT

We have extended the public comment period to Aug. 19, 2014, for the draft EIS to reduce predation on juvenile fish listed under the Endangered Species Act by double-crested cormorants in the Columbia River estuary.

Corps hosts webinars, Astoria open house on Columbia River salmonid predation draft EIS

Press Operations — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:08:18 GMT

We are hosting two webinars and a second open house in Astoria, Ore., discussing the draft Environmental Impact Statement and the preferred alternative to reduce predation on juvenile salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act by a large population of double-crested cormorants in the Columbia River estuary.

Free fishing clinic at Spearfish Park June 14

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:15:13 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to a family fishing event at Spearfish Park, near Dallesport, Washington, on June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.