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2 Sep 2020
Fall Creek Adult Fish Facility – Improving eFishencies
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report a record return of more than 800 spring chinook salmon this year at Fall Creek Dam.
31 Jul 2020
Federal agencies release final Columbia River System Operations environmental impact statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration today released the Columbia River System Operations Final Environmental Impact Statement. The issuance of the final EIS is a substantial step toward accomplishment of a priority item of the Presidential Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West issued in October 2018.
21 Jul 2020
Portland District Welcomes New Leader
Col. Michael D. Helton assumed command of the Corps of Engineers, Portland District as the District’s 63rd commander in a virtual change of command ceremony broadcast on YouTube.
15 Jul 2020
Corps spills 100 gallons of oil at Bonneville Dam, removes unit from service
On Monday, July 13, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) discovered a Bonneville Dam turbine thrust bearing leaked approximately 100 gallons of oil into the Columbia River. The Corps is dedicated to rapid spill responses and is in the process of repairing the equipment. The generating unit is no longer leaking.
30 Jun 2020
Corps encourages safe 4th of July recreation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages outdoor enthusiasts to recreate responsibly and safely this holiday weekend.
10 Jun 2020
Corps lifts restrictions at campgrounds in Rogue and Willamette valleys
Campgrounds at Lost Creek, Cottage Grove, Dorena and Lookout Point lakes will open Thursday, June 11.
1 Jun 2020
Windstorm damage forces Corps to close John Day recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed some facilities at three John Day Lock & Dam recreation sites due to a severe storm that caused extensive damage Saturday.
22 May 2020
Corps eases restrictions at additional recreation sites ahead of Memorial Day weekend
To keep in line with state and federal guidelines, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is opening several recreation sites at Lost Creek Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Additional recreation sites at The Dalles Lock and Dam will open Wednesday, May 27.
15 May 2020
Reservoir refill conditions improve in Willamette Valley
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District anticipates better water refill across the Willamette Valley Project throughout the summer than previously forecast.
15 May 2020
Corps relaxes restrictions for more recreation sites in Oregon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is easing restrictions at additional recreational sites.