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Kerry Solan

TOPICS
Willamette Valley
Rogue Valley
Fish Programs
Waters and Wetlands Permitting
Section 408 Permitting
VA Medical Center Construction

Kerry Solan
Senior Public Affairs Specialist
office: 503-808-4513
cel: 503-728-8039

John Morgan

TOPICS
Columbia River
Maritime Navigation, Dredging, Jetties
Levees
Hydropower
Emergency Management 
Environmental
Mount St. Helens
Recreation
Dam Safety
Tribal Relationships

John Morgan
Public Affairs Specialist
office: 503-808-4514
cel: 971-997-0521

Latest News


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.
2 days ago

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 16th annual Eagle Watch

Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.
3 days ago

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
3 days ago

Public comment period extended, additional public info session added for Detroit Reservoir deep drawdown, potential end to Willamette Valley hydropower

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District is extending the public comment period by 15 days and adding an in-person information session in Stayton, Ore., for a draft study that considers changes to how the agency operates its Willamette Valley dams.
31 days ago

Public invited to comment on draft study of Detroit Reservoir deep drawdown, potential end to hydropower production

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District is seeking public input on a draft study that considers changes to how the agency operates its Willamette Valley dams. This study – referred to as a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) –builds upon a six-year study completed in April 2025 and addresses new requirements regarding endangered fish and hydropower production that emerged shortly before the six-year study was finalized.
58 days ago