Northwestern Division

Spring fish operations begin on Snake, Columbia rivers

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:49:00 GMT

Spring fish passage operations began April 3 at federal dams on the lower Snake River and will begin April 10 on the lower Columbia River.

Gold Beach gets a rockin' repair at the Rogue

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:16:24 GMT

After months of pre-construction planning, last week the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, began a critical $3,021,620 repair of the Rogue River South Jetty. The project, awarded to contractor Suulutaqq Inc., will ensure the long-term reliability of the vital navigation channel at Gold Beach.

USACE begins $3.02 million repair of Rogue River South Jetty

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has begun a $3,021,620 repair of the Rogue River South Jetty in Gold Beach, Oregon. The contractor, Suulutaqq Inc., will place approximately 5,000 tons of stone to ensure the long-term reliability of the navigation channel.

Dry March leads to reduction in annual basin runoff forecast

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:40:54 GMT

The updated 2026 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. March runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.7 million acre-feet, 56% of average.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closes Rooks Park

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:48:36 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has temporarily closed Rooks Park, located at the Mill Creek Project, effective immediately through April 15.

Building science: USACE delivers high-tech greenhouses for crop research capabilities

Louis R. Velasco — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:41:00 GMT

In Oregon’s fertile Willamette Valley, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is sowing the seeds of innovative crop and plant conservation with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Through interagency work between ARS and USACE Seattle District, new greenhouses with climate control systems and screenhouse facilities are now complete at ARS’ National Clonal Germplasm Repository (NCGR) in Corvallis, Ore.

John Day Dam recreation sites transition to cashless fee system

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, announced it will transition to a fully cashless fee collection system at several recreation sites near the John Day Lock and Dam, effective April 15.

USACE officials advise boaters to expect earlier high water levels in Lakes Washington and Union

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:17:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials advise private and commercial interests along Lake Washington Ship Canal and in Lakes Washington and Union to expect earlier high water than in previous years.

Dworshak Announces Recreation Area Openings

Press Operations — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:49:52 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir that were temporarily closed for public safety following recent flooding and mudslides

Dworshak Dam Increases Releases for Flood Risk Management

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:48:44 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is increasing flood risk management releases from approximately 12,900 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 14,900 cfs. This is necessary to manage space for the upcoming spring runoff due to higher-than-average inflows and a high reservoir level.

Experts to explain earthquake risk, lower Hills Creek Reservoir levels at public meeting

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:26:24 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, will host two virtual public information sessions on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to discuss proactive safety measures being implemented at Hills Creek Dam.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Alcohol Ban at Illia Dunes

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has banned alcohol at the Illia Dunes Recreation Area on Lake Bryan to curb alcohol-related safety hazards.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage nuisance wildlife on Lewiston Levee

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:13 GMT

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has contracted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to begin control measures for burrowing rodents and other nuisance wildlife along the Lewiston Levee.

Building Infrastructure: Inside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydropower Mission

Shelia L. Fourman — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Hydropower remains one of the most reliable and cost-effective energy sources in the U.S., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues to lead the nation in its production. As the country’s largest operator of hydropower, USACE manages 75 facilities with a combined installed capacity of more than 20,000 megawatts (MW), generating nearly 100 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, almost one-third of the nation’s total hydropower output. That energy supports approximately 10 million households each year while strengthening grid reliability and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards spillway gate replacement contract; announces refill date at Albeni Falls Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:19:00 GMT

USACE awards $20 million contract to replace all 11 spillway gates at Albeni Falls Dam, located in Oldtown, Idaho, and begins gradual spring refill of Lake Pend Oreille, April 1. USACE officials will share more details about spring refill, restricted gate operations, spillway gate replacement project developments, recreation area updates and forecast for snowpack and inflows, at their public meeting May 7, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Public invited to weigh in on proposed renewable fuel facility on Columbia River

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed renewable diesel facility at Port Westward in Columbia County, Oregon.

Dworshak Dam closes some recreation areas for public safety

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:00 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir due to flooding and mudslides.

Mill Creek diverting flows into Bennington Lake during atmospheric river

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:23:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District began diverting water from Mill Creek into Bennington Lake at approximately 11:50 a.m. today as flows increased due to rainfall and snowmelt in the basin.