25 Apr 2013

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for adaptively managing predation on Caspian terns

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for adaptively managing predation on Caspian terns in the Lower Columbia River Estuary.

23 Apr 2013

Corps seeks comments on South Jetty draft supplement to the Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impacts for a proposed dune augmentation project adjacent to the root of the South Jetty at Mouth of the Columbia River.

8 Apr 2013

Agencies offer free Columbia River boat inspections

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites recreational boaters to prepare their boats for summer by hosting free vessel safety inspections at Columbia Hills State Park from 7 a.m. to noon April 27.

29 Mar 2013

Corps seeks volunteer campground host for Roosevelt and Plymouth parks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a campground host for the 2013 recreation season at Plymouth and Roosevelt parks.

26 Mar 2013

The Dalles rangers celebrate Earth Day with Seufert rose garden clean-up

The public is invited to join park rangers for an Earth Day event at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Seufert Park on Saturday, April 20.

26 Mar 2013

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for John Day Mitigation Project

Public comments are being sought on a draft environmental assessment for the John Day Mitigation Project by April 25, 2013. The Corps proposes to construct hatchery facilities to increase the production of fall Chinook salmon, as required by the Federal Columbia River Power System Biological Opinion.

26 Mar 2013

Corps to temporarily close Philippi Park near John Day Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Philippi Park for the 2013 recreation season. Albert Philippi Park is located on the John Day River about 3 miles southeast of John Day Lock and Dam.

20 Mar 2013

Corps to host Willamette Floodplain Restoration information session

The Corps will host an open-house style information session Thursday, March 28 in Springfield, Ore., about its draft feasibility report for the Willamette River Floodplain Restoration Study.

15 Mar 2013

Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day navigation locks re-open early after annual maintenance

The navigation locks at Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day will re-open at 5 p.m. today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced. The Corps closes its navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers each March to conduct annual inspections, repairs and maintenance.

1 Mar 2013

Low water levels near John Day Dam expected in early March

Water levels upstream of the John Day Dam are expected to be lower than normal between March 1 and March 8, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced.