29 Oct 2012

Corps announces scoping and public meetings for Cormorant Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has kicked off its public scoping process and scheduled public meetings to prepare a draft environmental impact statement to manage a large colony of double-crested cormorants nesting on East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary.

26 Oct 2012

Corps announces Foster, Green Peter road closures

The roads over Foster and Green Peter dams will be closed for construction activity at various times in November and December.

16 Oct 2012

Corps prepares John Day facilities for winter

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing the John Day campgrounds and day-use areas for winter. Camping will be available with limited services at LePage and Plymouth campgrounds, while some day-use areas and boat ramps remain open throughout the winter months.

12 Oct 2012

Construction crews moving to Foster Dam Oct. 17

Sweet Home, Ore., residents and visitors should be aware of construction crews and equipment moving from Hwy. 20 into Wiley Park and other areas around Foster Dam, beginning Oct. 17, 2012.

4 Oct 2012

Corps to double Dorena Dam water releases

Residents and visitors near Dorena Dam and Reservoir should be alert for higher water releases from the dam over the next few days, resulting in higher Row River flows and more rapid lowering of reservoir water levels.

2 Oct 2012

Water levels upstream of John Day Dam may increase in October

Columbia River water levels upstream of the John Day Dam may increase by as much as 2.5 feet during October to provide additional storage for power generation and river operations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced.

21 Sep 2012

Construction to impact Lakeside Boat Ramp access

Construction will reduce or deny access to Lakeside Boat Ramp at Cottage Grove Reservoir Sept. 25-28, 2012.

20 Sep 2012

Corps announces Columbia River winter recreational vessel lockage schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the winter recreational vessel lock schedule for its Columbia River dams Sept. 16.

11 Sep 2012

Volunteers invited to improve Schwarz Campground

The Corps invites volunteers to plant trees and improve a trail in Schwarz Campground below Dorena Dam Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

29 Aug 2012

Corps to install gate at Blue River Saddle Dam launch

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will install a gate across the Saddle Dam Boat Launch at Blue River Reservoir, about 4 miles northeast of the town of Blue River, Ore.