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News Stories and News Releases from the Northwestern Division and the NWD Districts including the Kansas City, Omaha, Portland, Seattle and Walla Walla Districts.

NWD - News Releases

$7.5 billion federal credit program opens for dam safety projects

9/20/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting applications for a new $7.5 billion credit assistance program, the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP), for dam safety projects. By...

Federal water managers announce public information sessions about post-September 2024 Columbia River Treaty operations

9/20/2023

How the United States uses reservoir space in Canada changes on September 16, 2024, from the high degree of structure and control of flows coming across the border from Canada experienced over the...

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23

9/18/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...

USACE seeks public comments on DAPL Draft Environmental Impact Statement

9/8/2023 UPDATED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers –Omaha District is seeking public comments on the recently published Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Dakota Access, LLC’s request for an easement under the...

Gavins Point winter release slightly above minimum rate

9/6/2023

Rainfall in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was above normal for the month of August, resulting in above average runoff. However, due to drier-than-normal conditions in previous...

NWD District - News Releases

$7.5 billion federal credit program opens for dam safety projects

9/20/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting applications for a new $7.5 billion credit assistance program, the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP), for dam safety projects. By...

Fall release from Rathbun Lake to the Chariton River Basin not anticipated

9/20/2023

Conditions are unfavorable for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a fall release, also known as flushing flow releases, due to the current pool elevation of 903.4 feet at Rathbun Lake, which...

Federal water managers announce public information sessions about post-September 2024 Columbia River Treaty operations

9/20/2023

How the United States uses reservoir space in Canada changes on September 16, 2024, from the high degree of structure and control of flows coming across the border from Canada experienced over the...

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23

9/18/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...

Large Lock Center Gate Replacement at Chittenden Locks begins October 2023

9/15/2023

The Army Corps will begin removal and replacement of the large lock center miter gate at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle, in October 2023...

Army Corps of Engineers begin levee repair in North Bend, protecting $158 million worth of property

9/12/2023

Four rivers, four counties and nine levees. The busy emergency levee repair season meant to safeguard life and property in Western Washington is nearing its end, but work remains before the start of...

Chittenden Locks Commemorate Replacing Large Lock Center Gate with The Great Miter Retire 5K Fun Run Oct. 7

9/11/2023

Army Corps will host The Great Miter Retire 5K Fun Run, Oct. 7, 2023, to launch the large lock center miter gate replacement project at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. The community will get the...

Dry conditions could cause unusually low Lake Washington lake levels

9/8/2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials anticipate Lake Washington’s level may drop below an elevation of 20 feet in September 2023. They're taking steps to conserve water during this year’s dry...

Waterfront campsites at Wilson Lake will be closed Sept. 18-22 to allow for invasive species control

9/8/2023

All waterfront campsites at Wilson Lake, near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, will be closed the week of Sept. 18-22 because a helicopter will be flying near the shorelines using an herbicide to help control...

23-046 Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing Sept 11 through 28 to perform maintenance

9/8/2023

Kahlotus, Wash. – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings Sept. 11 through 28 to perform maintenance...

USACE seeks public comments on DAPL Draft Environmental Impact Statement

9/8/2023 UPDATED

Public Invited to Attend International Kootenay Lake Board of Control Meeting in Nelson, B.C

9/7/2023 UPDATED

Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control Tuesday, September 19, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (PDT) in Nelson, British...

Gavins Point winter release slightly above minimum rate

9/6/2023

Rainfall in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was above normal for the month of August, resulting in above average runoff. However, due to drier-than-normal conditions in previous...

Corps assessing future of hydropower production in Willamette Valley

9/1/2023

In two virtual public information sessions, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss the role of hydropower at their Willamette Valley dams, and how they’re answering Congress’...

23-045 Dworshak Dam releases reducing to minimums by the end of September

8/31/2023

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is currently releasing 9,200 cubic feet per second for summer temperature operations. Starting Sept. 1, Dworshak will gradually decrease discharge to 1,600 cfs by the end...

Applications now open for waterfowl blind permits at Kanopolis Lake

8/30/2023

Online applications for the 2023 annual waterfowl blind permits at Kanopolis Lake, Marquette, Kansas, are now available. The permit application is now available online for applicants to fill out and...

23-044 Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing Sept 6 to perform maintenance

8/29/2023

Kahlotus, Wash. – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings Sept. 6 to perform maintenance...

Meeting dates changed for the Draft Master Plan for Harry S. Truman Lake

8/28/2023

The public meeting dates to discuss the Draft Master Plan for Harry S. Truman Lake have been rescheduled. The new dates for the meetings are as follows:• September 12, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Vegetation control to begin on Missouri River sandbars between Garrison Dam and Huff, N.D.

8/24/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct vegetation management activities during August and September on sandbars in the Missouri River between Garrison Dam and Huff, N.D. to keep the sandbars...

Vegetation control to begin on Missouri River sandbars between Yankton and Vermillion, S.D.

8/24/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct vegetation management activities during the month of September on sandbars in the Missouri River between Yankton and Vermillion, S.D., the upper portion...

News Stories from across NWD

Ready, willing and able: Kansas City District’s Debris Planning and Response Team ready to respond when disaster strikes

9/12/2023

September is National Preparedness month, which is intended to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies across the country. Although the month of September is...

The intern experience— Omaha District hosts 23 engineering students

9/11/2023 UPDATED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Engineering Division welcomed engineering students from nine different state universities to its summer Student Intern Program.The goal of the program...

More than mandatory – Omaha District trains new employees to encourage a growth mindset

9/7/2023

The staff at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is growing. With a budget increasing year-over-year, taking on new projects, and a commitment to delivering engineering solutions...

Sustainable rivers program (SRP)

9/1/2023

The Sustainable Rivers Program improves the health and life of rivers by changing dam operations to restore and protect ecosystems, while maintaining or enhancing other project benefits. The SRP was...

The end of a long journey: a history of Lower Granite Lock and Dam

8/25/2023

It was early in the morning and a steam-powered paddleboat made its way up the lower Snake River, trimmed with colored flags. The date was June 19, 1975, and the mood was festive. The vessel was...

Truman and Stockton Dams produce hydropower for region: Celebrate National Hydropower Day

8/24/2023

With the National Hydropower Association declaring August 24, 2023, as National Hydropower Day, the Kansas City District wants to celebrate our hydropower plants at Harry S. Truman Lake and Stockton...

People fuel the future of the Omaha District

8/22/2023 UPDATED

In the heart of Omaha, a keen and youthful mechanical engineer, Adam Nebelsick, has embarked on his first career step forward as a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District. With an...

Architect of the Year transforms District training and knowledge sharing

8/21/2023

For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2023 Architect of the Year, the best part of the job is helping others reach their full potential. “It’s rewarding knowing that other people are benefiting from...

USACE, Minot Air Force Base break ground on new helicopter operations facility

8/20/2023

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D.— A late afternoon groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 15 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota marked the official start of construction on a new Helicopter Operations Tactical...

Spotlight on Omaha District’s Riverdale Real Estate Office

8/14/2023

The Omaha District spans over all or part of 10 states, covering 700,000 square miles. Project offices outside of the District office in Omaha, Neb. help to support this large area of...

USACE National Water Safety Program: Promoting Safety in Style

8/7/2023

June, July and August are usually looked upon as some of the most fun months, but these can also be the deadliest. Most drownings at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ lake projects occur in the summer...

Piezometers: An essential component to dam safety

8/3/2023

Congress has invested $665,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to install new prefabricated staircases for the safety of maintenance workers who use the staircases to inspect the condition of...

Omaha District completes first construction project under Tribal Partnership Program

7/27/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District recently completed an $11.6 million project in partnership with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to address erosion of shoreline banks in Lower Brule, South...

USACE Plans Fish Survival Testing this Fall on the Second Improved Fish Passage Turbine

7/25/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District has started the installation process in Unit 1 for another adjustable blade turbine designed for improved fish passage. The Corps has been...

No Fail Mission: Military Corrections Complex undergoes renovations at Fort Leavenworth

7/24/2023

There is only one maximum security prison in the U.S. that houses male U.S. military members that have been convicted of crimes or violations under the Uniform Code of Justice. That prison is located...

Agricultural Research Services Works with USACE for New Research Facilities

7/19/2023

American farmers face many challenges in an often unpredictable economic and ecological climate. But perhaps they can rest a little easier knowing that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the...

Larger than life: A history of Dworshak Dam

7/18/2023

In May 1948, floodwaters on the Columbia River overtopped the cofferdam where construction was underway on McNary Lock and Dam. This flood, one of the largest on record, was one of many documented in...

For Those Who “Lead the Way”: Kansas City District Designs New Military Working Dog Facility at McConnell Air Force Base

7/7/2023

Military working dogs might look like your average pet, but they are highly trained animals used for security on military installations and in deployed environments. The Kansas City District, U.S...

Holy Cow! Kansas City District’s Agricultural Leasing Program Provides Benefits Far Beyond Land Management

7/7/2023

It’s not uncommon to see cattle grazing in open pastures when driving through the Midwest. In fact, in Kansas, cows outnumber humans two to one. So, while it’s not surprising to see cattle in the...

Training for Success and Safety

7/5/2023

The U.S. Army is known for the rigorous basic combat training its military members go through, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also has training for its civilian men and women in uniform, park...