7 Jul 2025

Public invited to Lampreypalooza at Bonneville Dam July 9

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza – an afternoon of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient native fish.

24 Jun 2025

As Willamette Valley reservoir levels drop, USACE holds virtual info session

Responding to less-than-expected precipitation, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a virtual information session this week regarding the Willamette Valley System’s (WVS) dams and reservoirs summer forecast.

4 Jun 2025

Corps extends public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit Reservoir drawdowns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Portland District has extended the public comment period from June 6 to June 21 for its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) focused on two new requirements related to the operations and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System of dams and reservoirs.

4 Jun 2025

Corps Hosts Info Session for Rogue River Basin Water Management Missions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to a hybrid information session to discuss the water management mission, current strategies and conservation season forecasts for the Rogue River Basin, focusing on Applegate and Lost Creek reservoirs.

20 May 2025

Corps of Engineers changes schedule, access to four Oregon recreation areas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, announced schedule and access changes at several recreation areas in Oregon for the upcoming season.

16 May 2025

Corps opens public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit reservoir drawdowns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is accepting public comments May 16 through June 6 as part of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).

15 May 2025

Corps begins expanded navigation lock times for recreational boaters

Beginning today, recreational boaters navigating the three lower Columbia River dams—Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day— will have expanded access to pass through the navigation locks.

23 Apr 2025

Corps to discuss Willamette Valley reservoir refill, future operations during public info sessions

With summer around the corner and outdoor enthusiasts gearing up for recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, invites the public to learn what’s in store for Willamette Valley reservoirs this year.

17 Apr 2025

Corps of Engineers releases Final EIS for Willamette Valley dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District has released the Willamette Valley System Operations and Maintenance Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).

11 Apr 2025

Corps of Engineers delays opening Plymouth, LePage campgrounds

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District will delay the opening of Plymouth and LePage campgrounds.