Portland District News Releases

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.

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.

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.

Plant a tree, camp for free

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to roll up their sleeves and devote Sept. 24 to planting trees and shrubs and improving parks at Cottage Grove Reservoir. The event supports National Public Lands Day--the nation’s largest annual, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands.

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.

The Dalles rangers celebrate Earth Day with Seufert Park clean up

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 22:04:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to join its park rangers for the annual Earth Day event at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Seufert Park April 27.

Corps seeks volunteer campground hosts for Plymouth and LePage parks

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:10:00 GMT

We're looking for friendly, customer service-oriented volunteers at Plymouth Park in Plymouth, Wash., and LePage Park near Rufus, Ore., to assist visitors and help maintain the grounds during the 2014 recreation season.

Bonneville Lock and Dam seeks volunteers

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:32:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam needs volunteers on weekends during the spring, fall and winter months to help run its visitor centers, powerhouse display gallery, bookstore and Natural Resource program.

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 seeks volunteer campground host for Roosevelt and Plymouth parks

Press Operations — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:04:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a campground host for the 2013 recreation season at Plymouth and Roosevelt parks.

Volunteers invited to improve Schwarz Campground

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:24:00 GMT

The Corps invites volunteers to plant trees and improve a trail in Schwarz Campground below Dorena Dam Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.