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9 Sep 2016
Plant a tree, camp for free
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to roll up their sleeves and devote Sept. 24 to planting trees and shrubs and improving parks at Cottage Grove Reservoir. The event supports National Public Lands Day--the nation’s largest annual, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands.
8 Sep 2016
Safety alert: Corps construction near The Dalles Dam North Shore boat launch may cause delays
Access to the North Shore boat launch may be delayed due to construction until the estimated completion in March 2017.
6 Jul 2016
John Day Dam’s Roosevelt Park camping and boat ramp restricted during Yakama Indian Nation Pow-Wow July 15-17
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily prohibit public camping and alcohol use at Roosevelt Park between July 15 and July 17 during the Roosevelt Pow-Wow. Officials stress that day-use areas will be congested during the annual Native American event.
31 May 2016
Catch the free fishing clinic June 11 at Spearfish Park, Wa
The public is invited to a family fishing event at Spearfish Park on June 11.
18 May 2016
Memorial Day weekend marks reopening of Philippi Park
Philippi Park, a long-time favorite recreation area on the John Day River about 3 miles southeast of John Day Lock and Dam, will reopen to yearly summer use on May 27, 2016.
20 Apr 2016
The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Tours Reopen for Summer
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites guests to visit The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and tour the dam this summer. The Dalles Dam Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, between May 1 and Memorial Day weekend. After Memorial Day, the center begins daily operations, seven days a week through Labor Day weekend.
11 Feb 2016
Riversedge Park now open for wedding and group reservations
Riversedge Park is a popular Corps of Engineers recreation area on the banks of the Rogue River just downstream from William Jess Dam and Lost Creek Lake. The park’s pavilion can now be reserved for group events, including weddings and wedding receptions.
2 Sep 2015
Army Corps of Engineers supports new “Every Kid in a Park” recreation initiative
A variety of fun opportunities to get fourth graders outside are available at Portland District’s recreation areas in Oregon and southwest Washington. Every Kid in a Park gives fourth graders free access to hundreds of parks, lands and water for an entire year.
1 Jun 2015
Corps offers free fishing clinic at Spearfish Park June 6
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to a family fishing event at Spearfish Park, near Dallesport, Washington, on June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event coincides with the state of Washington’s free fishing weekend and national Get Outdoors Day.
13 May 2015
Columbia River summer recreational lockage schedule begins May 15
May 15 marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

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