26 Aug 2024

What’s the matter, babe? You’ve barely touched your Willamette Valley reservoirs

Remember the last time you went to the Willamette Valley reservoirs? Well, it’s been 84 years. At least, that’s how it feels.

30 May 2024

USACE invites public to Rogue River Basin reservoir levels info session

 Water managers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invite the public to an online information session to learn about the summer reservoir forecast for Lost Creek and Applegate lakes at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6.

23 May 2024

USACE invites public to Willamette Valley reservoir levels info session

Water managers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invite the public to an online information session to learn about the summer forecast for the Willamette Valley System (WVS) of dams and reservoirs.

22 May 2024

Swim, paddle, relax: Dive into the summer secrets of seven Willamette Valley reservoirs

This Memorial Day weekend and continuing into the summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' reservoirs in the Willamette Valley are overflowing with recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages.

15 May 2024

Columbia River lock schedule begins for recreational boaters

Recreational boaters passing through the three lower Columbia River dams must follow a summer locking schedule through Sept. 14. Commercial vessels will continue to lock through upon arrival except during the times specified for recreational vessels.

15 Apr 2024

Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam closed this summer for construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will close both lanes of Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam, Apr. 15 to Sept. 30.

13 Mar 2024

Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam closed for construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will close both lanes of Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam, Mar. 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1 Feb 2024

Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

The $23 billion of commerce that flows along the Columbia River will pause for two weeks beginning March 2 as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District closes three navigation locks for annual inspections and maintenance.

17 Jan 2024

The Dalles Dam Hosts 14th Annual Eagle Watch

The Dalles Dam invites the public to their 14th annual Eagle Watch event on Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the month of January, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center will be open every Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (subject to weather.)

30 Oct 2023

Corps seeks public input for Willamette Valley hydropower report to Congress

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will gather the public’s perspective and opinions on the future of hydropower across the Corps’ Willamette Valley system of dams during three listening sessions – one in-person and two virtual.