20 Mar 2015

Corps signs record of decision for Columbia River salmonid predation final environmental impact statement

The Northwestern Division commander signed a record of decision for the Double-Crested Cormorant Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement.

17 Mar 2015

Fish tests delay Foster Reservoir spring refill

Foster Reservoir’s normal spring refill schedule has changed again this year to accommodate ongoing fish passage research. The reservoir’s summer elevation will also be slightly lower again this summer.

16 Mar 2015

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for Trestle Bay Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking public comments on its draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Trestle Bay Restoration Project. The public comment period ends April 11, 2015.

11 Mar 2015

Spillway gate rehab will lower Lookout Point Reservoir summer water levels

Lookout Point Reservoir’s water level will be kept at least 60 feet below its usual maximum elevation this summer, affecting recreational access.

5 Mar 2015

Corps seeks comments on Jordan Cove Energy Project permit review funding proposal

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay on behalf of Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. to review potential effects to the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel.

25 Feb 2015

Corps alerts public to establishment of Danger Zone

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is establishing a Danger Zone in the Pacific Ocean offshore of Camp Rilea, Clatsop County, Oregon. The danger zone will be in force only during weapons range training activities scheduled and managed by Oregon National Guard personnel at Camp Rilea.

24 Feb 2015

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Oregon LNG permit review funding proposal

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from Clatsop Diking Improvement Company #9 on behalf of Oregon Liquefied Natural Gas. The Portland District will review Oregon LNG’s proposed request to modify federally constructed flood risk reduction projects and the Columbia River Federal Navigation Channel.

6 Feb 2015

Corps releases Columbia River Salmonid Predation Final Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released the final Environmental Impact Statement to reduce predation on juvenile salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act by a large population of double-crested cormorants in the Columbia River estuary.

4 Feb 2015

Corps warns boaters of Lost Creek Reservoir debris

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters that a large amount of floating debris has accumulated at the upper end of Lost Creek Reservoir.

16 Jan 2015

Construction to begin in Lakeside Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is removing old, deteriorating restrooms at Cottage Grove Reservoir's Lakeside Park and replacing them with more efficient vault-style toilets.