4 Oct 2012

Corps to double Dorena Dam water releases

Residents and visitors near Dorena Dam and Reservoir should be alert for higher water releases from the dam over the next few days, resulting in higher Row River flows and more rapid lowering of reservoir water levels.

2 Oct 2012

Water levels upstream of John Day Dam may increase in October

Columbia River water levels upstream of the John Day Dam may increase by as much as 2.5 feet during October to provide additional storage for power generation and river operations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced.

21 Sep 2012

Construction to impact Lakeside Boat Ramp access

Construction will reduce or deny access to Lakeside Boat Ramp at Cottage Grove Reservoir Sept. 25-28, 2012.

20 Sep 2012

Corps announces Columbia River winter recreational vessel lockage schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the winter recreational vessel lock schedule for its Columbia River dams Sept. 16.

11 Sep 2012

Volunteers invited to improve Schwarz Campground

The Corps invites volunteers to plant trees and improve a trail in Schwarz Campground below Dorena Dam Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

29 Aug 2012

Corps to install gate at Blue River Saddle Dam launch

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will install a gate across the Saddle Dam Boat Launch at Blue River Reservoir, about 4 miles northeast of the town of Blue River, Ore.

20 Aug 2012

The Dalles Dam shuttle to Paterson Park and powerhouse tours begins Aug. 31

A new shuttle system to transport visitors to Paterson Park and to powerhouse tours at The Dalles Dam begins Aug. 31, 2012.

14 Aug 2012

Foster Dam fish facility construction to start soon

The Corps will soon start a major construction project at Foster Dam to construct a large new fish facility. Wiley Park users will see permanent and temporary closures of park sections.

6 Aug 2012

Corps releases jetty rehabilitation report

This report outlines plans for major rehabilitation of jetty system at the Mouth of the Columbia River.

20 Jul 2012

Corps awards Mount St. Helens SRS spillway contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $4.5 million contract July 18 to raise the spillway crest elevation of the existing Sediment Retention Structure at Mount St. Helens to LKE Corp. of Washougal, Wash.