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Corps forecast continues to indicate below normal runoff in upper basin

5/8/2013
Despite wetter-than-normal conditions across much of the upper Missouri River basin during April, colder-than-normal temperatures kept runoff below normal by slowing the melt of the plains and mountain snowpack.

Corps' Columbia River summer recreational lockage schedule begins May 15

5/7/2013
Announcing the Summer 2013 recreational lock schedule for the navigation locks along the Columbia River, effective May 15, 2013.

Agencies offer free Columbia River boat inspections

4/10/2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites recreational boaters to prepare their boats for summer by hosting free vessel safety inspections at Columbia Hills State Park from 7 a.m. to noon April 27.

Featured Stories

April showers bring May flowers? Yes, but so do September fires

5/13/2013
Natural Resource Specialist Cameron Bishop shows off an area near Fern Ridge Reservoir west of Eugene, Ore., that was treated with prescribed fire last fall and now is bursting with camas and other plants.

Balancing act

5/1/2013
Living a double life is typically considered scandalous, often full of tabloid headlines and paparazzi.

Regulatory survives tidal wave of permit actions

4/17/2013
With an annual value of more than $107 million, Washington leads the country in farmed shellfish production.

Medal of Honor recipient Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun

4/11/2013
Click this link to learn more about a selfless patriot: http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/kapaun

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Brig. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser assumed command of the Northwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on July 27, 2012. In this position, he oversees an annual program of more than $3 billion in civil works, environmental restoration, and military construction in more than a dozen states, primarily within the Columbia and Missouri river basins. As Division Commander, he is responsible for providing guidance and direction to five operating district commands located in Portland, Ore., Seattle and Walla Walla, Wash., Kansas City, Mo., and Omaha, Neb., with a combined professional workforce of nearly 4,800. Key missions include support to military installations and civilian communities throughout the region, managing the nation’s water resources infrastructure for economic growth and environmental sustainability, timely response to natural disasters, and strengthening national security. Prior to his arrival at Northwestern Division, Brig. Gen. Funkhouser served as Chief, Joint Capabilities Division (J8) on the Joint Staff, Washington D.C. His earlier assignments included serving as Commander, Afghanistan Engineer District-South where he was responsible for planning, acquisition and construction management of a $4 billion program in support of the U.S. Forces-Afghanistan mission; Commander of Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dallas, Texas, supervising a $3 billion program of engineering and construction services, including disaster response, to seven states through four district offices. Brig. Gen. Funkhouser also spent three years as Commander of the Corps' Tulsa District office and served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Numerous combat and operational positions of leadership include service as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and Battalion Logistics Officer, 317th Engineer Battalion (Corps), Eschborn, Germany; Assistant Operations Officer and Assistant Brigade Engineer, 17th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas; Assistant Division Engineer, 1st Cavalry Division (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm); Commander, D Company and B Company, 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Operation Intrinsic Action), Fort Hood and Kuwait; Regimental Engineer, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin; Executive Assistant to the Commanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood; Battalion Executive Officer, 91st Engineer Battalion, Fort Hood; Chief of Doctrine, U.S. Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood; and Commander, 5th Engineer Battalion (Corps) (Operation Iraqi Freedom I). Brig. Gen. Funkhouser earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the U.S. Military Academy and holds a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and a master's of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His military education includes the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Advanced Military Studies Program, and the U.S. Army War College. He is a licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and oak leaf cluster, six awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, six awards of the Army Commendation Medal, five awards of the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Joint Staff Identification Badge. He has also been awarded the Silver de Fleury and the Order of Saint Barbara Medallions.
Some smart thinkers "caught" wearing their life jackets while enjoying the water at Celilo Park one summer. Don`t be a sinker, be a smart thinker!
NRS Scharfe explains how hydropower and wind power work together in the Pacific Northwest, near Orbit Five. Families learned about hydropower at Bonneville Lock and Dam's Great Electrifying Event, which was held on Feb. 23, 2013.
High school students from a dozen Portland-area schools visited Bonneville Lock and Dam Feb. 21, 2013, to celebrate Engineer Day. Students learn about structural engineering during a bridge-building exercise.
High school students from a dozen Portland-area schools visited Bonneville Lock and Dam on Feb. 21, 2013, to celebrate Engineer Day. Local engineering firms hosted a mini job fair to encourage students to choose a STEM profession.
High school students from a dozen Portland-area schools visited Bonneville Lock and Dam on Feb. 21, 2013, to celebrate Engineer Day. Local engineering firms hosted a mini job fair to encourage students to choose a STEM profession.
Whole Barracks Renewal Joint Base Lewis-McCord(JBLM), Washington
Whole Barracks Renewal Joint Bases Lewis-McCord(JBLM), Washington
Brig. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser, Commander, Northwestern Division, interacts with Marshall White, St. Joseph New-Press reporter, during the Corps, Coast Guard and Navigators meeting on Feb. 13 at the NOAA Training Center in Kansas City, Mo. The meeting was hosted by the Kansas City District. Photo by Amy Phillips.
Geocaches can contain a variety of treasures inside--either to take as souvenirs or left behind as tokens from other geocachers.
Seattle District oversees successful levee repairs on the Sportsman's Park Levee on the Yakima River in Yakima, Wash.
High-resolution, multi-beam sonar pictures input into the excavators GPS tracking software allow Redside Construction excavator operators to accurately place rip rap and other materials during erosion repair work at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Erosion created scours undermining a portion of the small lock wall, along the left bank and downstream of the spillway apron. Work to repair these areas began Jan. 13.
Workers on Portland District dredges Essayons and Yaquina, which are currently in dry dock for maintenance. Dredging season is over, Portland District dredges Essayons and Yaquina are in dry dock and now some of the hardest work is underway. “The ships get worked hard during the dredging season,” said James Holfcroft, captain of the dredge Essayons. “It takes four solid months to do repairs and accomplish maintenance that simply cannot happen while we’re at sea.” The ships and their crews work continuously from March 31 through the end of November. From December to March, crews and contractors perform preventive maintenance, repairs and upgrades; some of the work gets the ships ready for inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping to ensure they’re safe and ready to work. The four-month window is also the only opportunity for crew members to attend training to maintain maritime certifications, update safety and medical qualifications and to take some well-earned time off with their families.
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Maj. Gen. Merdith W. B. "Bo" Temple, acting chief of engineers and acting commanding general of USACE, discusses debris removal operations with Louis Audi, a quality assurance representative, during a visit here July 19. Since June 2, Corps employees have supervised the removal of more than 1.2 million cubic yards of tornado debris from Joplin streets and private properties. Audi, is a deployed employee from the Corps' Walla Walla District in Washington. More than 300 Corps employees have volunteered to serve in support of federal recovery operations here. (U.S. Army photo/Mark Haviland)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joined by Traci Davis, quality assurance supervisor, and Jon Gornick, mission manager for debris removal, Maj. Gen. Merdith W. B. "Bo" Temple, acting chief of engineers and acting commanding general of USACE, surveys the expedited debris removal area here July 19. It’s estimated that more than 6,900 homes were destroyed and an additional 875 damaged when an EF-5 tornado struck here May 22. Gornick is deployed here from the Corps' Portland District in Oregon and Davis is deployed from the Kansas City District. To date, more than 300 Corps employees have volunteered to help with federal tornado recover efforts here. (U.S. Army photo/Mark Haviland)
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