21 Feb 2014

South Santiam River users may see green dye near Foster Dam

South Santiam River users downstream of Foster Dam near Sweet Home, Ore., may notice green dye in the river early in March.

15 Feb 2014

Columbia-Snake River navigation locks close for annual maintenance in March

Eight navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers close to all river traffic at 6 a.m. Sat., March 1, 2014; scheduled re-opening is planned for March 15 for Columbia River locks and March 22 for Snake River locks.

14 Feb 2014

Corps of Engineers dams capturing storm runoff, reservoirs filling

Large federal reservoirs are seeing the effects of recent back-to-back heavy rainstorms drenching the Willamette Valley, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase water releases from most of its dams this weekend in order to preserve storage space for future storms.

14 Feb 2014

Corps seeks comments on revised draft EA for John Day mitigation project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on its revised draft environmental assessment for the John Day Mitigation Project; responses should include the public notice number CENWP-PM-E-14-04 and date. All comments postmarked by Feb. 28, 2014, will be considered.

1 Feb 2014

Bonneville Dam hosts Great Electrifying Event at Washington Shore Visitor Center on Feb. 22, 2014

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its fourth annual Great Electrifying Event on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.

24 Jan 2014

Corps seeks public comments on Green Peter Reservoir recreation improvements

Seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of proposed recreation improvements at Green Peter Reservoir northeast of Sweet Home, Ore.

24 Jan 2014

Corps seeks public comments on Caspian tern nesting habitat reduction

Seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of Caspian tern habitat reduction on East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary near Chinook, Wash.

16 Jan 2014

Corps seeks public comments on Cedar Creek ecosystem restoration plan

The Corps is seeking public comments on its draft feasibility study and environmental assessment of ecosystem restoration projects in the Cedar Creek watershed in the vicinity of Springfield, Ore.

10 Jan 2014

Big Cliff boat ramp to remain closed to vehicle traffic

The Big Cliff Reservoir boat ramp will remain permanently closed to vehicular traffic. Walk-in portage of boats is still allowed, and boat trailer access to Detroit Lake and the North Santiam River is available at many points within just a few miles of Big Cliff and Detroit dams.

7 Jan 2014

Bonneville Lock and Dam seeks volunteers

Bonneville Lock and Dam needs volunteers on weekends during the spring, fall and winter months to help run its visitor centers, powerhouse display gallery, bookstore and Natural Resource program.