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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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Oct 2023
Deep reservoir drawdown at Green Peter Dam causes ‘barotrauma,’ death for thousands of kokanee salmon
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife determined that the fish died from barotrauma, a condition caused by a rapid pressure reduction as fish pass from deep below the surface on one side of the dam to the other side near the surface level. Among divers, this decompression effect is known as “the bends.”
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Sep 2023
Corps assessing future of hydropower production in Willamette Valley
In two virtual public information sessions, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss the role of hydropower at their Willamette Valley dams, and how they’re answering Congress’ call to look at the future of that hydropower.
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Aug 2023
Corps advises recreation users check Willamette Valley boat ramp availability ahead of Labor Day weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District advises boaters to check availability of boat ramps in the Willamette Valley ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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Jul 2023
Colonel Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. takes command of Corps’ Portland District
On July 21, 2023, Col. Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. assumed command from Col. Mike Helton to become Portland District’s 64th commander.
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Jun 2023
Corps Hosts Info Session for Rogue River Basin Water Levels
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a virtual information to provide an updated outlook on the summer conservation season for the basin.
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