13 May 2020

Corps warns mariners about underwater pile dikes on Columbia River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises recreational boaters and commercial mariners that recent high water levels may be concealing some pile dikes on the Columbia River.

8 May 2020

Corps begins flexible spring spill operations to benefit fish and hydropower

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began implementing its 2020 Fish Operations Plan at the four lower Snake River dams April 3 and at the lower Columbia River dams April 10.

7 May 2020

Corps relaxes restrictions for some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington, Thursday, May 7th as the first phase in a gradual relaxing of closures at Corps locations.

5 May 2020

Corps relaxes restrictions for some recreation sites in Washington

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites on the Washington state side of the Columbia River, Tuesday, May 5, as the first phase in a gradual reopening of Corps locations. All other Corps-managed recreation sites remain closed at this time.

1 May 2020

Corps manages scarce water resources, hosts public information sessions

After a dry winter and spring so far, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is working with regional stakeholders to manage a scarcity of water throughout the Willamette Valley Project in the upcoming months.

3 Apr 2020

Agencies Encourage Outdoor Enthusiasts to “Do The Right Thing”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has partnered with more than a dozen federal, state and local agencies in and around the Columbia River Gorge to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to “do the right thing” and comply with public health directives to stay home and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

30 Mar 2020

Corps closes all recreation sites to prevent spread of COVID-19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is closing all recreation sites to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 30.

24 Mar 2020

Corps eager for spring rain in the Willamette and Rogue River Basins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is refilling its 13 Willamette Valley Project reservoirs and two Rogue River Basin Project reservoirs to prepare for the spring and summer conservation seasons.

18 Mar 2020

Columbia River navigation locks will reopen ahead of schedule after closing for annual maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will reopen three navigation locks on the Columbia River ahead of schedule after closing them for annual maintenance March 7.

16 Mar 2020

Corps' Portland District closes recreation areas and cancels events due to COVID-19

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Corps' Portland District is closing several recreation sites and canceling events due to COVID-19.