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This page is for journalists and news media with questions. For all Portland District related topics: 
Send an email to DLL-CENWP-MEDIA-DESK@usace.army.mil.
Office: 503-808-4510

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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.
31 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.
32 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.
32 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.
35 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.
38 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.
39 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.
39 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.
67 days ago