16 Jul 2025

Public invited to July 24 virtual meeting about Coos Bay's Charleston Marina

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, in partnership with the non-federal sponsor, Port of Coos Bay, invites the public to a virtual meeting focused on restoring safe, reliable navigation at the Charleston Marina North Boat Basin.

13 Mar 2023

Corps of Engineers to begin critical repairs to Coos Bay North Jetty, closes roads ahead of construction

On Saturday, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) contractors will begin making repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty. Engineers will close access roads to the North Spit marking the start of this three-year, $64 million critical infrastructure improvement project.

21 Jan 2022

Oregon Corps projects get $146 million for aging infrastructure

Army Engineers and planners will receive $146 million for various infrastructure projects at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) sites around Oregon. This funding came from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

10 Sep 2018

Honoring the Heroes of an Historic Sea Rescue

On Sept. 10, 1957, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hopper dredge William T. Rossell received an award for a spotless two-year safety record. Hours later the Rossell was struck by a freighter. What followed was one of the most dramatic events in the history of the Coos Bay – the helicopter rescue of 15 sailors from the rapidly sinking vessel.

18 Aug 2017

Environmental Scoping Opens Through Oct. 3, 2017 for Port of Coos Bay’s Proposed Channel Modification

PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening a public scoping phase in the preparation of a comprehensive environmental impact statement to evaluate the effects of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay’s proposed modifications to the Federal Navigation Channel.

2 Dec 2015

Corps seeks comments on Jordan Cove Energy Project permit review funding proposal

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. to review potential effects to the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel.

5 Mar 2015

Corps seeks comments on Jordan Cove Energy Project permit review funding proposal

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay on behalf of Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. to review potential effects to the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel.