28 Jul 2026

Drought vs. drawdown at Detroit reservoir: Top 5 questions answered

This summer, visitors to and residents near Detroit Reservoir are noticing lower-than-average water levels.

20 Jul 2026

Col. Brendan “Mac” McEvoy assumes command of USACE Portland District

Army Col. Brendan John “Mac” McEvoy became the 65th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today.

15 Jul 2026

During historically dry year, USACE to hold virtual public meeting about Lost Creek, Applegate reservoir levels

Army water managers will hold a virtual public information meeting July 22 to discuss historically low water levels and the summer forecast for the Rogue River Basin.

15 Jul 2026

USACE to discuss low Willamette Valley reservoir levels at virtual public meeting

Water managers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will hold a virtual public information meeting July 23 to share the latest summer water forecast and discuss ongoing drought conditions across the Willamette Valley’s 13 federal reservoirs.

23 Jun 2026

USACE Announces Operational Updates for Willamette Valley Dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has finalized its plan for operating the Willamette Valley’s 13 federal dams by executing a Record of Decision (ROD).

18 Jun 2026

Step into the fascinating world of Pacific lamprey June 24 at Bonneville Dam for Lampreypalooza

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

3 Jun 2026

Summer recreational lock schedule now in effect on Columbia River

Recreational boaters navigating the three lower Columbia River dams—Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day—now have expanded access to pass through the navigation locks for the summer season.

2 Jun 2026

New 20-year plan finalized to manage Columbia River dredged material

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has finalized a 20-year plan to maintain the lower Columbia River’s deep-draft navigation channel, a critical artery for the nation’s economy.

20 May 2026

A historical overview of the Coos Bay North Jetty

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the availability of a new, comprehensive historical manuscript detailing the cultural, maritime, and engineering history of the Coos Bay North Jetty on the Oregon coast.

12 May 2026

Willamette Valley reservoirs face drought, Army Corps to discuss at public meetings

Army water managers will hold two virtual information sessions on Tuesday, May 19, to discuss severe drought conditions and the summer forecast for the Willamette Valley’s 13 reservoirs.  According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, it is the sixth driest in terms of water year precipitation to-date since 1980 in the Willamette Valley. Low rainfall and snowpack have created widespread drought conditions across the region, impacting the efforts to refill the reservoirs and keep them full.