23 Feb 2016

Lower Columbia River annual navigation lock closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close navigation locks at dams on the lower Columbia River in March to conduct routine annual inspections and preventative maintenance.

23 Feb 2016

Corps seeks comments on Cascade Natural Gas funding proposal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from Cascade Natural Gas to expedite processing of CNG’s proposal to modify a federally constructed levee.

12 Feb 2016

Corps seeks comments on draft environmental assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on the draft Environmental Assessment for the Western Snowy Plover Site Management Plan in Coos County, Oregon.

11 Feb 2016

Riversedge Park now open for wedding and group reservations

Riversedge Park is a popular Corps of Engineers recreation area on the banks of the Rogue River just downstream from William Jess Dam and Lost Creek Lake. The park’s pavilion can now be reserved for group events, including weddings and wedding receptions.

5 Feb 2016

Corps to lower Cougar Reservoir for temperature control tower repairs

The Corps will lower Cougar Reservoir to about 80 feet below its usual winter elevation to allow for urgent debris removal and repairs in Cougar Dam’s temperature control tower.

5 Feb 2016

Corps awards The Dalles navigation lock contract

The Corps has awarded a $10.5 million contract to a Vancouver, Washington, company to increase navigation lock reliability and safety at The Dalles Lock and Dam.

4 Feb 2016

Great Electrifying Event lights up Bonneville Lock and Dam

Bonneville Lock and Dam's annual Great Electrifying Event shows how the dam keeps the Northwest powered up. Hands on activities and videos demonstrate the basics of electricity and how it's made, while powerhouse tours give an up close look at Bonneville's hydropower generators. This free event is great for kids and adults.

4 Feb 2016

Fish tests delay Foster Reservoir spring refill

Foster Reservoir will refill on a different schedule again this year to accommodate fish passage research.

3 Feb 2016

Corps accepts funds to evaluate impacts of proposed pipeline project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District has announced it will accept funds from Northwest Natural Gas to consider if the proposed North Mist pipeline project will impact a federal levee near Clatskanie, Oregon.