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Office: 503-808-4510

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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" initiative for Army's civil works program

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.
3 days ago

Lower reservoir levels planned at Hills Creek Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District will lower Hills Creek reservoir levels to reduce seismic risk.
6 days ago

Federal review clears navigation improvements near Longview and Kalama

A federal environmental review has cleared the way for navigation improvements on the lower Columbia River aimed at reducing ship delays and improving safety near the ports of Longview and Kalama, Washington.
7 days ago

USACE developing long-term plans for Fern Ridge Lake, requests public input

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to participate, virtual or in-person, to help update the nearly 40-year old Fern Ridge Master Plan during two upcoming public meeting about the Willamette Valley lake.
41 days ago

USACE awards $35.9M contract for Mount St. Helens sediment dam improvement

In an effort to manage flood risk for downstream communities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will raise the dam that captures some of the sediment that continues to flow from Mount St. Helen after its 1980 eruption. USACE awarded a $35.9 million contract to Anvil Builders, Inc., to raise the 184-foot-tall Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure (SRS) by 10 feet.
42 days ago

Public asked to help shape land use near four Willamette Valley lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding public meetings and asking for input on a plan for land use around the Willamette Valley’s Fall Creek, Dexter, Lookout Point, and Hills Creek lakes.
42 days ago

Contract awarded to clean up former pistol range, landfill at Bradford Island

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is taking action to clean up contaminated areas at Bradford Island, part of Bonneville Dam, including a former pistol range and landfill.
45 days ago

Public comment period opens for Cascade Renewable Transmission Project Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is accepting public comments through Feb. 4, 2026, for the proposed Cascade Renewable Transmission Project.
48 days ago