26 Jun 2013

Enjoy the holiday, play it safe and return home alive

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, but statistics show that 89 percent of drowning victims at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers would have survived if they had been wearing life jackets. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day holiday.

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.

14 Jun 2013

Long Tom Watershed Council and local farmer receive service awards from Corps of Engineers

EUGENE, Ore. -- The Long Tom Watershed Council has received the Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award for its dedication to improving water quality and reviving fish and wildlife habitat while being mindful of channel maintenance and flooding concerns.  In addition, former LTWC

12 Jun 2013

Corps offers weekend tours of The Dalles Dam

Tours of The Dalles Dam are available this summer every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. until the last weekend of September.

5 Jun 2013

Corps offers free fishing clinic at Spearfish Park June 8

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to a free family fishing event at Spearfish Park, near Dallesport, Wash., on June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.