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12 May 2026
Willamette Valley reservoirs face drought, Army Corps to discuss at public meetings
Army water managers will hold two virtual information sessions on Tuesday, May 19, to discuss severe drought conditions and the summer forecast for the Willamette Valley’s 13 reservoirs. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, it is the sixth driest in terms of water year precipitation to-date since 1980 in the Willamette Valley. Low rainfall and snowpack have created widespread drought conditions across the region, impacting the efforts to refill the reservoirs and keep them full.
24 Sep 2025
Reservoir drawdowns coming to Willamette Valley this fall, Detroit drawdown planned for 2026
This fall and winter, residents living near Cougar, Green Peter, Lookout Point, and Fall Creek reservoirs should expect lower water levels as part of an effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to support the recovery of endangered fish.
5 Aug 2025
USACE releases official story map for Willamette Falls Locks
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has unveiled the official story map for the Willamette Falls Locks, a historic navigation canal located in Oregon.
23 Apr 2025
Corps to discuss Willamette Valley reservoir refill, future operations during public info sessions
With summer around the corner and outdoor enthusiasts gearing up for recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, invites the public to learn what’s in store for Willamette Valley reservoirs this year.
17 Apr 2025
Corps of Engineers releases Final EIS for Willamette Valley dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District has released the Willamette Valley System Operations and Maintenance Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
26 Nov 2024
Army Corps of Engineers Halts Green Peter Drawdown Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, halted the court-ordered drawdown of Green Peter Reservoir, November 22, after receiving requests from three cities downstream on the South Santiam River.
26 Sep 2024
Army Corps of Engineers hosts public info sessions focused on Lookout Point and Green Peter reservoir drawdowns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to three online information sessions to learn about Willamette Valley dams and reservoirs operating under court-ordered interim injunction measures.
26 Aug 2024
What’s the matter, babe? You’ve barely touched your Willamette Valley reservoirs
Remember the last time you went to the Willamette Valley reservoirs? Well, it’s been 84 years. At least, that’s how it feels.
23 May 2024
USACE invites public to Willamette Valley reservoir levels info session
Water managers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invite the public to an online information session to learn about the summer forecast for the Willamette Valley System (WVS) of dams and reservoirs.
22 May 2024
Swim, paddle, relax: Dive into the summer secrets of seven Willamette Valley reservoirs
This Memorial Day weekend and continuing into the summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' reservoirs in the Willamette Valley are overflowing with recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages.