Portland District News Releases

2026 (7)
2025 (23)
2024 (16)
2023 (17)
2022 (28)
2021 (31)
2020 (35)
2019 (34)
2018 (52)
2017 (45)
2016 (31)
2015 (42)
2014 (59)
2013 (54)
2012 (29)

16 May 2025
Corps opens public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit reservoir drawdowns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is accepting public comments May 16 through June 6 as part of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).
15 May 2025
Corps begins expanded navigation lock times for recreational boaters
Beginning today, recreational boaters navigating the three lower Columbia River dams—Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day— will have expanded access to pass through the navigation locks.
23 Apr 2025
Corps to discuss Willamette Valley reservoir refill, future operations during public info sessions
With summer around the corner and outdoor enthusiasts gearing up for recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, invites the public to learn what’s in store for Willamette Valley reservoirs this year.
17 Apr 2025
Corps of Engineers releases Final EIS for Willamette Valley dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District has released the Willamette Valley System Operations and Maintenance Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
11 Apr 2025
Corps of Engineers delays opening Plymouth, LePage campgrounds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District will delay the opening of Plymouth and LePage campgrounds.
3 Apr 2025
Detroit Dam deep drawdown delayed until 2026 so Army Corps of Engineers can get public input
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) will not perform a deep drawdown at Detroit Reservoir in the fall of 2025.
10 Mar 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comment on Bradford Island Cleanup Plan
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to comment on the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report for the Upland Operable Unit (OU) of Bradford Island in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The EE/CA identifies and evaluates potential removal alternatives for sources of contamination within the Upland OU at the Bradford Island National Priorities List (NPL) site.
4 Mar 2025
Public invited to comment on future land use at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), invites community members to participate in shaping the future of land management at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs.
12 Feb 2025
Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance
The Columbia-Snake River System, a critical trade corridor supporting $24 billion in commerce annually, will pause operations for two weeks beginning March 9, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, conducts its annual navigation lock maintenance.
8 Jan 2025
The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 15th annual Eagle Watch
Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.