16 Sep 2013

Corps announces Columbia River winter recreational vessel lockage schedule

The winter recreational vessel lock schedule for Columbia River dams began Sept. 16 and will continue through May 14, 2014 at the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day locks. Recreational vessels may lock through on request during daylight hours only.

12 Sep 2013

Historic numbers of Chinook salmon passing Bonneville Dam

Record-smashing numbers of Chinook salmon are heading up the Columbia River and may continue for several more days, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said today.

11 Sep 2013

Corps to host North Santiam fish project info sessions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host two information sessions in late September to update North Santiam Basin businesses, residents and visitors about the status of efforts to help endangered fish species at Detroit Dam.

30 Aug 2013

Corps of Engineers offers holiday tours of The Dalles Dam

We'll offer regularly scheduled Saturday and Sunday tours of The Dalles Dam, and additional tours on Monday for Labor Day, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

27 Aug 2013

Low Columbia River water levels possible between Bonneville Dam and Longview, Wash., beginning Aug. 31

Columbia River users are being cautioned that water levels from downstream of Bonneville Dam to Longview, Wash., will decrease starting Labor Day weekend, and could remain low for several weeks.

16 Jul 2013

Corps: River levels okay for fish, hard for boaters

The Corps reminds boaters that below average 2013 rainfall and snow melt have led to significantly lower river levels than last year.

2 Jul 2013

Roosevelt Park camping and boat ramp restricted during Yakama Indian Nation pow wow July 17-21

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily prohibit public camping and alcohol use at Roosevelt Park between July 17 and July 21 during the Roosevelt Pow-Wow.

26 Jun 2013

Enjoy the holiday, play it safe and return home alive

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, but statistics show that 89 percent of drowning victims at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers would have survived if they had been wearing life jackets. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day holiday.

17 Jun 2013

Columbia River dredging begins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began dredging in the lower Columbia River recently. Operations at the mouth of the river will start between June 20 and July 1.

14 Jun 2013

Long Tom Watershed Council and local farmer receive service awards from Corps of Engineers

EUGENE, Ore. -- The Long Tom Watershed Council has received the Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award for its dedication to improving water quality and reviving fish and wildlife habitat while being mindful of channel maintenance and flooding concerns.  In addition, former LTWC