9 Sep 2016

Plant a tree, camp for free

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to roll up their sleeves and devote Sept. 24 to planting trees and shrubs and improving parks at Cottage Grove Reservoir. The event supports National Public Lands Day--the nation’s largest annual, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands.

8 Sep 2016

Safety alert: Corps construction near The Dalles Dam North Shore boat launch may cause delays

Access to the North Shore boat launch may be delayed due to construction until the estimated completion in March 2017.

17 Aug 2016

Corps seeks comments on Regional General Permit

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public to review and comment on a proposed Regional General Permit authorizing certain maintenance activities in waters of the United States within Douglas, Coos and Curry counties.

6 Jul 2016

John Day Dam’s Roosevelt Park camping and boat ramp restricted during Yakama Indian Nation Pow-Wow July 15-17

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily prohibit public camping and alcohol use at Roosevelt Park between July 15 and July 17 during the Roosevelt Pow-Wow. Officials stress that day-use areas will be congested during the annual Native American event.

22 Jun 2016

Corps Reviewing Permit Conditions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requests the public to comment on proposed changes to regional permit conditions for construction projects in Oregon that impact wetlands and navigable waters of the United States.

1 Jun 2016

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines.

31 May 2016

Catch the free fishing clinic June 11 at Spearfish Park, Wa

The public is invited to a family fishing event at Spearfish Park on June 11.

18 May 2016

Corps to issue draft Rogue Water Management Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will issue its draft Rogue Basin summer water management plan next week for public review and comment

18 May 2016

Memorial Day weekend marks reopening of Philippi Park

Philippi Park, a long-time favorite recreation area on the John Day River about 3 miles southeast of John Day Lock and Dam, will reopen to yearly summer use on May 27, 2016.

12 May 2016

Summer Recreational Vessel Lockage Schedule Begins May 15

May 15 marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.