25 Jun 2014

Columbia River dredging begins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will start dredging operations in the lower Columbia River in July. The dredging is part of the Corps' annual river maintenance intended to keep the federal navigation channel safe for commercial shipping.

4 Apr 2014

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for Columbia River federal navigation channel operations and maintenance dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on its draft environmental assessment for Columbia River federal navigation channel operations and maintenance dredging; responses should include the public notice number CENWP-PM-E-14-05 and date. All comments postmarked by May 4, 2014, will be considered.

17 Jun 2013

Columbia River dredging begins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began dredging in the lower Columbia River recently. Operations at the mouth of the river will start between June 20 and July 1.

6 Jun 2012

Corps presents annual sediment use plan

The public is invited to attend a public meeting about the sediment placement plan for the 2012 dredging season.