News Releases

1 Feb 2013

Corps regional commander tapped for Brigadier General

Col. Anthony C. Funkhouser, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army in a formal ceremony Feb. 1 in Washington D.C. The Army’s Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, hosted the event.

18 Dec 2012

Incoming cold weather prompts Corps to increase releases from Gavins Point dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division plans to step up Gavins Point dam releases by 4,000 cubic feet per second this week in response to colder temperatures moving into the region. We will monitor the situation closely and make additional adjustments if necessary to maintain intakes along the lower river.

7 Dec 2012

Gavins Point releases begin scheduled decrease as navigation season closes

Gavins Point releases are currently being stepped down to minimum winter release levels as drought conditions persist throughout the Missouri River basin. Releases from Gavins Point will continue to be gradually reduced and will be targeted at the minimum level of 12,000 cfs this winter to conserve water in the reservoir system.

6 Nov 2012

Seattle District deploys six people to assist with Sandy recovery

Six Seattle District employees headed east to assist in the federal government’s Sandy response and recovery efforts.

27 Jul 2012

New Commander named to head Corps’ Northwestern Division

Colonel Anthony C. Funkhouser assumed command of the Northwestern Division office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on July 27, 2012. He succeeds Colonel Robert A. Tipton, who served as commander since the retirement of Brig. Gen. John R. McMahon in June.

3 Jul 2012

U.S., Canada Continue Coordinating on Libby Dam Operations to Reduce Flood Impacts

Portland, Ore. -- Water managers and dam operators with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may further