7 Apr 2026

USACE begins $3.02 million repair of Rogue River South Jetty

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has begun a $3,021,620 repair of the Rogue River South Jetty in Gold Beach, Oregon. The contractor, Suulutaqq Inc., will place approximately 5,000 tons of stone to ensure the long-term reliability of the navigation channel.

1 Apr 2026

John Day Dam recreation sites transition to cashless fee system

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, announced it will transition to a fully cashless fee collection system at several recreation sites near the John Day Lock and Dam, effective April 15.

24 Mar 2026

Experts to explain earthquake risk, lower Hills Creek Reservoir levels at public meeting

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, will host two virtual public information sessions on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to discuss proactive safety measures being implemented at Hills Creek Dam.

18 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

18 Mar 2026

Public invited to weigh in on proposed renewable fuel facility on Columbia River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed renewable diesel facility at Port Westward in Columbia County, Oregon.

12 Mar 2026

USACE TO HOST FREE EDUCATIONAL HYDROPOWER EVENT MARCH 21

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) will host the Great Electrifying Event March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Washington Shore Visitor Center at Bonneville Lock and Dam.

27 Feb 2026

Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

The Columbia-Snake River System, a critical trade corridor supporting $24 billion in commerce annually, will pause operations for two weeks beginning March 1, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, conducts its annual navigation lock maintenance.

23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" initiative for Army's civil works program

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

20 Feb 2026

Lower reservoir levels planned at Hills Creek Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District will lower Hills Creek reservoir levels to reduce seismic risk.

19 Feb 2026

Federal review clears navigation improvements near Longview and Kalama

A federal environmental review has cleared the way for navigation improvements on the lower Columbia River aimed at reducing ship delays and improving safety near the ports of Longview and Kalama, Washington.