5 May 2020

Corps relaxes restrictions for some recreation sites in Washington

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites on the Washington state side of the Columbia River, Tuesday, May 5, as the first phase in a gradual reopening of Corps locations. All other Corps-managed recreation sites remain closed at this time.

1 May 2020

Corps manages scarce water resources, hosts public information sessions

After a dry winter and spring so far, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is working with regional stakeholders to manage a scarcity of water throughout the Willamette Valley Project in the upcoming months.

3 Apr 2020

Agencies Encourage Outdoor Enthusiasts to “Do The Right Thing”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has partnered with more than a dozen federal, state and local agencies in and around the Columbia River Gorge to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to “do the right thing” and comply with public health directives to stay home and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

30 Mar 2020

Corps closes all recreation sites to prevent spread of COVID-19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is closing all recreation sites to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 30.

24 Mar 2020

Corps eager for spring rain in the Willamette and Rogue River Basins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is refilling its 13 Willamette Valley Project reservoirs and two Rogue River Basin Project reservoirs to prepare for the spring and summer conservation seasons.

16 Mar 2020

Corps' Portland District closes recreation areas and cancels events due to COVID-19

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Corps' Portland District is closing several recreation sites and canceling events due to COVID-19.