28 Aug 2018

Plymouth Day Use Area to close August 29

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, will close Plymouth Day Use Area for the season, August 29.

27 Aug 2018

Corps of Engineers invites contractors to learn about future Oregon coast construction projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites contractors and their representatives to learn about future Oregon jetty and breakwater construction projects at an “Industry Day” seminar.

22 Aug 2018

Salmon habitat restoration at Oaks Bottom reaches key milestone as culvert sections are put into place

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Portland reached a major milestone in the Oaks Bottom habitat restoration project this week as site preparation is complete and construction of the culvert begins. The Corps is working with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services and Portland Parks & Recreation to bring salmon back to the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.

22 Aug 2018

Corps seeks comment on the transfer of the Hammond Small Boat Basin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the transfer of the Hammond Small Boat Basin to the City of Warrenton, located in Clatsop County, Oregon.

20 Aug 2018

Closure Updates at Lost Creek Lake and Elk Creek

Jackson County officials have lowered the evacuation status in most of the Lost Creek Lake area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened many recreation areas at Lost Creek Lake, while many recreation areas at Elk Creek remain closed.

8 Aug 2018

Final supplemental environmental impact statement for sediment management at Mount St. Helens available for review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the final supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for its long-term sediment management plan for Mount St. Helens. It is available for review and comment until Sept 10.

3 Aug 2018

Closures at Lost Creek Lake and Elk Creek as Wildfires Burn

All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreational areas at Elk Creek and Lost Creek Lake are officially closed to all non-fire personnel until further notice due to wildfires. Several wildfires in the Medford area spread overnight and have forced an active response by fire crews.

1 Aug 2018

Corps holds meetings for Detroit Dam fish passage alternatives analysis

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding public information meetings to give overviews of alternatives for temperature control and construction, fish collection options and potential staging areas for the fish passage and temperature control project at Detroit Dam and Lake. These meetings are to help the public understand the vast array of alternatives the Corps considered, which included ones submitted by the public.