23 May 2017

Corps continues field studies at Willamette Valley dams

A drill crew will soon be on site at Cougar Dam, east of Eugene, Oregon, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues field investigation at some dams in the Willamette Valley. The crews will also install instrumentation on the crest of Cougar Dam. The drilling and installation will require the eastbound lane across the dam to be closed intermittently. These closures will be from May 30 to June 13 between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., reducing traffic to one lane.

22 May 2017

Valley reservoirs full now, early drawdown will lower levels

Above average rainfall this spring has nearly filled the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ reservoirs in the Willamette Valley. Reservoirs are about 99 percent full as the region begins plans for summer recreation. Most reservoirs will follow the normal management schedule, however, some will experience early drawdowns: Hills Creek, Cougar and Blue River reservoirs.

5 May 2017

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center reopens to public May 6

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites guests to visit The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and tour the dam this summer beginning tomorrow. The visitor center will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 6 through the end of September. The visitor center will also be open every day from May 30 through Sept. 3. Hours of operation are always 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3 May 2017

Corps urges safety amid high Rogue River water levels

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging river users to take appropriate precautions as an elevated water release at William L. Jess Dam this week will result in higher water levels along the Rogue River.

3 May 2017

Geology Day at Bonneville Lock and Dam

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its annual Geology Day event at the Washington Shore Visitor Complex on Thursday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

24 Apr 2017

Corps to host second annual Elk Creek Day May 6

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its second annual Elk Creek Day at the Lower Elk Creek Trailhead May 6. The free event is open to the public and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring numerous family-friendly outdoor activities for all ages and activity levels.

20 Mar 2017

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.

20 Mar 2017

The Dalles Dam’s navigation lock reopens to river traffic; other locks still on track with previously announced schedules

The navigation lock at The Dalles Dam reopened to river traffic Monday afternoon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Portland District announced.

19 Mar 2017

John Day Dam’s navigation lock reopens to river traffic; other locks still on track with previously announced schedules

The navigation lock at John Day Dam, near Rufus, Oregon, reopened to river traffic late Saturday night, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Portland District announced.

24 Feb 2017

Great Electrifying Event lights up Bonneville Lock & Dam

Bonneville Lock and Dam is hosting its annual Great Electrifying Event, a full day of hands-on activities, videos and tours April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.