Portland District News Releases

Corps replaces king piles, part of the “unsung heroes” of navigation

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:29:47 GMT

A $2.1 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to replace missing king piles, some of which have been in place since 1885. The project is part of a greater effort to repair pile dikes. In total, 68 new king pile markers sporadically from Puget Island (river mile 41) to Multnomah Falls (river mile 136) will go in.

Winter changes to Lower Columbia River recreational lock schedule

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:08:32 GMT

Recreational boaters who need to move through the three lower Columbia River dams’ locks must do so during daylight hours, on request. This change began September 30 and will continue until May 15, 2021 at Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day. This is an annual and a regularly scheduled part of operations during the winter season.

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.

John Day Dam’s navigation lock reopens to river traffic; other locks still on track with previously announced schedules

Press Operations — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:21:12 GMT

The navigation lock at John Day Dam, near Rufus, Oregon, reopened to river traffic late Saturday night, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Portland District announced.

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.

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.

Corps releases final Environmental Assessment for Columbia River navigation channel maintenance

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:49:00 GMT

The final environmental assessment for continued maintenance of the Columbia River federal navigation channel is available. The maintenance includes placement of dredged material on the eastern shoreline of Rice Island and re-handling material at an in-water site near Howard Island.

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.

Corps seeks comments on draft environmental assessment for Columbia River navigation channel maintenance

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 16:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for continued maintenance of the Columbia River Federal Navigation Channel.

Columbia River summer recreational lockage schedule begins May 15

Press Operations — Wed, 13 May 2015 22:23:16 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.

Critical repairs beginning at MCR North Jetty

Press Operations — Tue, 05 May 2015 18:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is staging equipment and material at the North Jetty in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington, to repair the 100-year-old navigation structure. The fenced area near and on the North Jetty is an active construction site and should be avoided.

Winter lockage schedule begins Sept. 16

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:13:44 GMT

The Corps of Engineers begins its winter recreational vessel lock schedule for its Columbia River dams Sept. 16, when recreational vessels may lock through on request only during daylight hours.

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.

Summer recreational vessel lockage schedule begins May 15

Press Operations — Mon, 05 May 2014 18:20:00 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.

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.

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.

Columbia River dredging begins

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:36:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began dredging in the lower Columbia River recently. Operations at the mouth of the river will start between June 20 and July 1.

Corps reminds mariners to avoid pile dikes

Press Operations — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises boaters and commercial mariners to be aware that some Columbia River pile dikes may be underwater.

Corps' summer recreational lockage schedule begins May 15

Press Operations — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Announcing the Summer 2013 recreational lock schedule for the navigation locks along the Columbia River, effective May 15, 2013.

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.