28 Jul 2017

Col. Aaron Dorf takes command of Corps’ Portland District

On July 28, 2017, Col. Aaron L. Dorf assumed command from Col. Jose L. Aquilar who served as commander of Portland District since Apr. 15, 2014.

27 Jul 2017

Media invited to observe Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Change of Command

Media representatives are invited to observe and record the change of command ceremony between Col. Jose Aguilar and Col. Aaron Dorf, a highly symbolic U.S. Army tradition.

21 Jul 2017

Reservoir drawdowns, dam construction impact McKenzie River recreation

Increased water releases from Cougar and Blue River dams will limit access to some recreation opportunities in those areas. The McKenzie River will also have higher than normal flows as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduces reservoir levels behind the dams to support maintenance and rehabilitation of the structures’ spillway gates.

14 Jul 2017

Caution to boaters - Reservoir drawdowns to impact flows on McKenzie River

The Oregon State Maine Board and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are alerting boaters to expect higher water levels due to drawdowns on Cougar and Blue River reservoirs that feed into the McKenzie River.