19 Feb 2013

Corps to host Philippi Park public meeting Feb. 26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a second public meeting Feb. 26 at the Rufus Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m., to discuss the proposed temporary closure of Philippi Park, located near John Day Dam.

19 Feb 2013

Bonneville Dam hosts Great Electrifying Event Feb. 23

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its annual Great Electrifying Event Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.

30 Jan 2013

Reminder: Web-based public meeting for proposed temporary Philippi Park closure at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 31

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a web-based public meeting Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed temporary closure of Philippi Park, located near John Day Dam.

25 Jan 2013

Corps seeks comments on draft Environmental Assessment for Post Office Lake habitat restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks comments on a draft Environmental Assessment and a draft Finding of No Significant Impact for a habitat restoration project at Post Office Lake in Clark County, Wash.

22 Jan 2013

Corps hosts web-based public meeting to discuss proposed temporary Philippi Park closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a web-based public meeting Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed temporary closure of Philippi Park, located near John Day Dam.

11 Jan 2013

Corps hosts Eagle Watch at The Dalles

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host The Dalles Dam Bald Eagle Watch Jan. 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center in The Dalles, Ore. Area residents and visitors can catch a glimpse of our national symbol, the American bald eagle, and other raptors during this two-day event.

8 Jan 2013

Corps seeks comments for revised Sandy River Delta Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on its revised plan to improve habitat for juvenile salmonids in the Sandy River Delta, particularly those species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The public is invited to comment on the draft Environmental Assessment until Jan. 21, 2013.

21 Dec 2012

Bonneville Dam's visitor centers closed Dec. 24 and 25

Bonneville Lock and Dam’s visitor centers and recreation areas will be closed all day Dec. 24 and 25. The dam will resume normal operations Wednesday, Dec. 26.

18 Dec 2012

Fern Ridge's endangered butterfly population doubles

The population of endangered Fender’s blue butterflies has doubled at Fern Ridge Reservoir since last year, continuing a trend of positive population growth since it was first detected on Corps lands.

17 Dec 2012

Cougar Reservoir going deep this week

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is performing a “deep drawdown” of Cougar Reservoir this week, lowering the reservoir’s surface to 1,500 feet above sea level to test a possible method of improving downstream fish passage past Cougar Dam.