Portland District News Releases

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.

Geology Day at Bonneville Lock and Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 03 May 2017 20:28:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its annual Geology Day event at the Washington Shore Visitor Complex on Thursday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Great Electrifying Event lights up Bonneville Lock & Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:00:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam is hosting its annual Great Electrifying Event, a full day of hands-on activities, videos and tours April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.

Summer Recreational Vessel Lockage Schedule Begins May 15

Press Operations — Thu, 12 May 2016 21:53:00 GMT

May 15 marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

Great Electrifying Event lights up Bonneville Lock and Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:21:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam's annual Great Electrifying Event shows how the dam keeps the Northwest powered up. Hands on activities and videos demonstrate the basics of electricity and how it's made, while powerhouse tours give an up close look at Bonneville's hydropower generators. This free event is great for kids and adults.

Enjoy winter recreation at Bonneville Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:30:35 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to enjoy some great winter recreation opportunities for you and your family at Bonneville Lock and Dam.

Corps announces Columbia River winter recreational vessel lockage schedule

Press Operations — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins its winter recreational vessel lock schedule for its Columbia River dams Sept. 15.

Bonneville Dam rocks on with Geology Day May 23

Press Operations — Wed, 20 May 2015 23:13:20 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam invites future geologists and their families to Geology Day, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bradford Island Visitor Center.

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.

Bonneville Lock and Dam navlock visitor center closes July 28

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:27:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam’s Navigation Lock Visitor Center will close July 28 due to construction at the navigation lock; it isn't expected to re-open during the 2014 recreation season.

Columbia-Snake River navigation locks close for annual maintenance in March

Press Operations — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:41:00 GMT

Eight navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers close to all river traffic at 6 a.m. Sat., March 1, 2014; scheduled re-opening is planned for March 15 for Columbia River locks and March 22 for Snake River locks.

Bonneville Dam hosts Great Electrifying Event at Washington Shore Visitor Center on Feb. 22, 2014

Press Operations — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:03:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its fourth annual Great Electrifying Event on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.

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 announces Columbia River winter recreational vessel lockage schedule

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:55:48 GMT

The winter recreational vessel lock schedule for Columbia River dams began Sept. 16 and will continue through May 14, 2014 at the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day locks. Recreational vessels may lock through on request during daylight hours only.

Historic numbers of Chinook salmon passing Bonneville Dam

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:18:00 GMT

Record-smashing numbers of Chinook salmon are heading up the Columbia River and may continue for several more days, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said today.

Low Columbia River water levels possible between Bonneville Dam and Longview, Wash., beginning Aug. 31

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:11:00 GMT

Columbia River users are being cautioned that water levels from downstream of Bonneville Dam to Longview, Wash., will decrease starting Labor Day weekend, and could remain low for several weeks.

Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day navigation locks re-open early after annual maintenance

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:41:57 GMT

The navigation locks at Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day will re-open at 5 p.m. today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced. The Corps closes its navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers each March to conduct annual inspections, repairs and maintenance.

Columbia-Snake River navigation locks to close for annual maintenance in March

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:39:00 GMT

Portland District’s Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day navigation locks at Columbia River miles 145, 191 and 216, respectively, will close March 2 at 6 a.m. and reopen March 16 at 11:59 p.m.

Bonneville Dam hosts Great Electrifying Event Feb. 23

Press Operations — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:16:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its annual Great Electrifying Event Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.

Bonneville Dam's visitor centers closed Dec. 24 and 25

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:19:00 GMT

Bonneville Lock and Dam’s visitor centers and recreation areas will be closed all day Dec. 24 and 25. The dam will resume normal operations Wednesday, Dec. 26.