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Division - News Releases

Missouri River upper basin runoff forecast lowered due to dry conditions
MIssouri River Water Management Division
5/8/2025
The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. April runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.4...
Early spate of drownings raises concerns before heart of recreation season
Northwestern Division
5/7/2025
Drowning has claimed seven lives already this year at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas across the Midwest. A common factor in each of these incidents: none of the victims were...
As temps rise, officials implore recreators wear simple life-saving device
Northwestern Division
5/6/2025
When the Pacific Northwest sees increasing outdoor temperatures, many people flock to their favorite lakes and streams to cool off. Tragically, this also leads to avoidable drownings and...
Agencies extend comment period for Columbia River System environmental review
Northwestern Division
5/1/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), or co-lead agencies, are extending the public comment period for the Columbia River System Operations Supplemental...
Missouri River upper basin runoff continues below average forecast
Missouri River Water Management Division
4/9/2025
The updated 2025 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 2.3...
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District - News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience
Kansas City District
5/8/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a...
Outdoor open house planned for former Nebraska Ordnance Plant
Kansas City District
5/8/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an outdoor open house from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and a site bus tour will occur from 5:15 p.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May...
Public Safety Notice: High flows scheduled during annual maintenance at Cherry Creek Dam May 21
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
5/8/2025
Higher than normal flows of water from Cherry Creek Dam will begin Wednesday, May 21, 2025, as part of annual sediment flushing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District to help ensure...
USACE urges boater safety at navigation locks
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
5/5/2025
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is reminding boaters to exercise caution near navigation locks following several recent incidents involving recreational...
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Former Offutt Air Force Base, Atlas “D” Missile Site 3
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
5/1/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will be hosting a public informational meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CST) at the Rand Community Center, in Missouri...
Campground Closures Take Effect May 10
USACE/Seattle District
4/29/2025
USACE officials announce the temporary closure of Springy Point Recreation Area and reduced services at several other USACE-managed facilities on Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River for the...
Recreation closures impact USACE sites
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
4/24/2025
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Due to limited resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is making targeted adjustments to recreation operations, resulting in the closure of multiple...
Dispersed overnight camping in Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake discontinuing beginning May 15
Kansas City District
4/24/2025
In alignment with established U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation use standards, dispersed overnight camping in Marshall Cove Loop (within Minooka Park) will no longer be permitted beginning May...
Temporary recreation area closures and service reductions begin May 15 across Kansas City District, USACE
Kansas City District
4/24/2025
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa beginning May 15, 2025. USACE is...
Fort Peck Project announces summer plans amid staffing limitations
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
4/24/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Peck Project announces summer plans given seasonal staffing and resource limitations...
Little Goose Dam public crossing updates for April
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WALLA WALLA DISTRICT
4/23/2025
STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed April 28 -30 for construction and maintenance...
Corps to discuss Willamette Valley reservoir refill, future operations during public info sessions
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4/23/2025
With summer around the corner and outdoor enthusiasts gearing up for recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, invites the public to learn what’s in store for Willamette...
Public invited to join USACE to discuss office consolidation at Harry S. Truman Lake
Kansas City District
4/22/2025
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on May 1, 2025, to discuss office consolidation efforts at Harry S. Truman Lake. The public is encouraged to attend...
Perimeter Wall Construction Project At Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Begins April 18
USACE/Seattle District
4/18/2025
As part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) long-term effort to clean contaminated groundwater, soil and sediments at the Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Superfund site, USACE replaces the...
Army Corps targets earlier refill for Lake Washington
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
4/17/2025
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...
Corps of Engineers releases Final EIS for Willamette Valley dams
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4/17/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District has released the Willamette Valley System Operations and Maintenance Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)...
Lower Granite changes public crossing hours
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WALLA WALLA DISTRICT
4/16/2025
CLARKSTON, Wash. – Starting April 17, Lower Granite Dam and Lock will be implementing changes to the public crossing schedule...
Temporary recreation area closures, service reductions begin May 1 across USACE Omaha District
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
4/16/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will temporarily close or reduce services at multiple recreation areas across Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana beginning May 1, 2025...
Public Meeting: Glendive, Montana, Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4/15/2025
Glendive, MT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the City of Glendive and Dawson County, will host a public meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. MDT at the Eastern Montana...
Corps of Engineers delays opening Plymouth, LePage campgrounds
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4/11/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District will delay the opening of Plymouth and LePage campgrounds...
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News Stories from across the Division

Strengthening community resilience through engineering
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
5/5/2025
In spring 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District Water Management team conducted its annual snow flight across southeastern Washington, Oregon, and Idaho—using aerial surveys and...
Historic Structures, Modern Solutions: Seattle District’s Historic Structures and Buildings TCX tackles West Point’s Kosciuszko Garden
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
5/2/2025
Cadets, faculty and visitors at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York, may stumble upon Kosciuszko’s Garden on the east bank of the Hudson River, but few know its rich history as...
‘We represent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’: Office of Counsel an essential element to engineering excellence
Kansas City District
5/1/2025
Attorneys, paralegals and other legal support staff are probably not the first jobs that come to mind when thinking of a large engineering organization. At the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of...
A Legacy of Dedication: John Landers Bids Farewell to Public Service
USACE/SEATTLE DISTRICT
4/29/2025
As the calendar turns to April 30, 2025, Seattle District Security and Law Enforcement Chief Jon Landers will embark on a new chapter, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, hard work and genuine care...
‘More than one plus one’: Cost engineers play critical role in USACE construction projects
Kansas City District
4/22/2025
Before making a big purchase, whether a product or a service, many people conduct research to ensure they pay a fair price. Comparing prices, reading reviews and even calling to get real-time quotes...
Volunteers offer time, talent to improve Omaha District projects
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
4/18/2025
A total of 460 community volunteers donated 18,708 hours of their time to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District projects in 2024...
‘Like going to the dentist’: Perry Dam tests innovative preventative maintenance system to clean relief wells
Kansas City District
4/18/2025
Preventative maintenance is important for many things—cars, homes and even our bodies. Keeping things healthy and running smoothly helps prevent major breaks or failures throughout the course of a...
Sibling Bond, Building Strong
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
4/10/2025
National Siblings Day is celebrated annually on April 10, and at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, you can find a handful of sibling pairs working a variety of jobs, including brothers...
Corps of Engineers aids community in flood fight

4/9/2025
A confluence of forces – early spring snowmelt, rogue rodent holes, and a compromised levee – brought forth a deluge that escalated into an intense, ongoing flood fight in March in the high desert...
Chief Joseph Dam: A pillar of hydropower and strategic infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
4/8/2025
Chief Joseph Dam, located on the Columbia River in Bridgeport, Washington, stands as a monumental achievement in hydropower and infrastructure development. As the second-largest hydropower dam in the...
Get to know the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
4/2/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District is a key federal agency responsible for providing engineering solutions to support the infrastructure, safety, and land and water conservation...
USACE Seattle District recommended for prestigious Army Safety and Occupational Health Star
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
3/28/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District has been recommended for the coveted Army Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Star March 18, at the district’s headquarters building...
USACE commences St. Vrain Creek flood risk reduction project
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
3/10/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a contract in January 2025 to begin construction on a major flood risk reduction project in Longmont, Colorado, aimed at better protecting the...
Omaha District hosts dam safety and emergency response exercise with Denver area partners
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
3/6/2025
Two joint exercises simulating potentially catastrophic flood events affecting the Denver metropolitan area were held Feb. 26-27, 2025, at the Mile High Flood District headquarters in Denver,...
Weekend weather was wet, wasn’t worrisome
Northwestern Division
3/4/2025
Dry January is typically associated with people making New Years resolutions to stop drinking alcohol for the month, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the original instigator of this...
USACE Omaha District inspires next generation of engineers
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
2/20/2025
More than 150 middle and high school students got a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and construction at the 2025 Engineering Workshop, Feb. 13, 2025, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of...
New innovation earns Ice Harbor Lock and Dam recognition
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/10/2025
Ice Harbor Lock and Dam has been honored as the Infrastructure Project of the Year by the American Shotcrete Association, due to a groundbreaking initiative to enhance hydroelectric efficiency and...
Firefighting from the air: U.S. Army trains at Milford Lake
Kansas City District
1/27/2025
Although we are far from the height of wildfire season, the U.S. Army is making the most of an unlikely training ground: the peaceful waters of U.S Army Corps of Engineers’ Milford Lake in Kansas...
Protecting our Past: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers archaeologists at work
Kansas City District
1/27/2025
Beneath the surface of infrastructure projects and flood control measures, a quiet but vital mission is underway. Federal archaeologists are uncovering hidden pieces of history as they work to...
USACE, Missouri and Nebraska Department of Resources partner on flood risk feasibility study
USACE Omaha District
1/21/2025
Engineers and project members from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska DNR, Nebraska Public Power District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, initiated a feasibility...
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