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Division - News Releases

Spring Missouri River public meetings to be virtual
Missouri River Water Management Division
3/11/2025
Virtual meetings on Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir system operations are in the process of being scheduled. Meeting dates and times will be announced as the details are finalized. In-person public...
Gavins Point releases increasing for navigation flow support; Upper basin runoff stays below average
Missouri River Water Management Division
3/6/2025
The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. February runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.0...
Agencies extend Columbia River environmental review, delay public meetings
Northwestern Division
2/6/2025
Two federal agencies are extending the public scoping period for the Columbia River System Operations Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS.) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and...
Below average runoff continues for upper Missouri River Basin in 2025
Missouri River Water Management Division
2/6/2025
The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. January runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 0.7...
Below-average runoff and reservoir storage expected for the Missouri River Mainstem System in 2025
Missouri River Water Management Division
1/8/2025
For the 2024 calendar year, Missouri River basin runoff above Sioux City, Iowa totaled 23.3 million acre-feet, 91% of average. Dry conditions continue to affect the upper Missouri River Basin at the...
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District - News Releases

Road to Government Bay Boat Ramp closing for maintenance
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
3/11/2025
The road leading to Lake Sakakawea's Government Bay Boat Ramp at the junction with Missouri Drive in Riverdale, North Dakota will be temporarily closed beginning March 17, 2025, for boat ramp and bay...
USACE invites public comments on Owyhee River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration report
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
3/11/2025
OWYHEE, Nev. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District invites your comments regarding the Owyhee River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration draft feasibility report with environmental...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comment on Bradford Island Cleanup Plan
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3/10/2025
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to comment on the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report for the Upland Operable Unit (OU) of Bradford Island in...
Dworshak announces temporary closure of Bruce’s Eddy boat ramp
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
3/10/2025
AHSAHKA, Idaho – The boat ramp at Bruce’s Eddy will be temporarily closed from Mar. 10 to Mar. 15 while it is used for the delivery and assembly of a new fuel dock...
Are we ready for the next big flood? Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, hosts media event on flood preparedness
Kansas City District
3/10/2025
Six years ago, the historic Missouri River flooding of 2019 devastated communities across the Kansas City Metro and surrounding regions. Now, as another flood season approaches, the Kansas City...
Public invited to comment on future land use at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3/4/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), invites community members to participate in shaping the future of land management at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs...
Dworshak Visitor Center announces temporary closure, recreation updates
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WALLA WALLA DISTRICT
2/28/2025
AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam Visitor Center will be temporarily closed to accommodate staff-training requirements, beginning at 2 pm on March 10. The visitor center will reopen at 1 p.m. March 14...
Increased Boise River flows projected this spring for flood risk management
U.S. Army Corps Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/28/2025
BOISE, Idaho - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District anticipates flood risk management releases from Lucky Peak Dam may be necessary this spring...
Public crossing at Little Goose Dam closed March 4 through 6
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/27/2025
STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed from March 4 - 6 for maintenance...
Malheur Basin flood risk management releases resuming as natural peak flows recede
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/26/2025
VALE, Ore. – Flood risk management releases from Malheur Basin Reservoirs are planned to resume as early as Thursday, Feb. 27...
Public crossing at Lower Monumental Dam closed March 10 through 27
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/26/2025
KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closed from March 10 - 27 for maintenance...
Army Corps refilling Lake Washington for summer
USACE/Seattle
2/18/2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials began Lake Washington’s annual summer refill operations Feb. 15. Water managers are targeting a typical annual refill of the lake to elevation 22 feet this...
Fort Peck announces winter access for motorized vehicles
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
2/13/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, Fort Peck Project has announced winter guidance for motorized access at Fort Peck Reservoir located near Fort Peck, Montana...
Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance
Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
2/12/2025
The Columbia-Snake River System, a critical trade corridor supporting $24 billion in commerce annually, will pause operations for two weeks beginning March 9, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Public crossing at Little Goose Dam closed Feb. 18 through 21
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/10/2025
STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed from Feb. 18 - 21 for maintenance...
Dworshak Dam seeking volunteers for summer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
2/10/2025
AHSAHKA, Idaho – Natural Resource Management at Dworshak Dam is looking for volunteers for the summer season...
Public crossing closure at Little Goose Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
1/21/2025 UPDATED
STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at Little Goose Lock and Dam have been reopened...
Public invited to attend a meeting about Water Control Manual Updates at Kanopolis and Wilson Reservoirs
Kansas City District
1/13/2025
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on Jan. 29, 2025, to discuss updating the Water Control Manuals for Kanopolis and Wilson dams. The public is...
The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 15th annual Eagle Watch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1/8/2025
Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam...
Eagle Days 2025: Kansas and Missouri lakes play vital role in bald eagle resurgence and conservation
Kansas City District
1/2/2025
As efforts to protect the majestic bald eagle continue to evolve, one unexpected ally has emerged in the fight for their survival: man-made lakes. These artificial bodies of water, often created for...
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News Stories from across the Division

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...
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...
Construction Management Technology Modernization Office: The future of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City District
1/17/2025
For the last 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been tasked with delivering vital engineering solutions to secure the nation, energize the economy and reduce disaster risk. While the...
It’s electric! One-of-a-kind fish barrier project aims to preserve walleye population
Kansas City District
1/17/2025
From a young age, most are taught electricity and water don’t mix. While there is certainly truth to this statement, there are some exceptions. At Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa, engineers and...
Omaha District collaborates with 28th Bomb Wing, project teams on runway, critical infrastructure repair at Ellsworth AFB
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
12/30/2024
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Team members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District joined representatives from the U.S. Air Force’s 28th Bomb Wing, Air Force Global Strike Command,...
Don’t bet on the weather: The role hydropower plays in balancing the grid during extreme circumstances
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WALLA WALLA DISTRICT
12/12/2024
The power grid produces as it is consumed. Energy production rises and falls in tandem with human activity, allowing electricity to flow continuously into homes and businesses . However, this flow can...
Gavins Point powerhouse annual maintenance in full swing
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
12/12/2024
Every year, the hydroelectric power generators at the Gavins Point Dam powerhouse, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, are brought down one at a time to undergo annual...
Reviving Boise’s Barber Pool
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WALLA WALLA DISTRICT
12/10/2024 UPDATED
Efforts to restore the Barber Pool Conservation Area in Boise, Idaho, are discussed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District personnel during a public scoping meeting held at Boise, Nov...
2024 Missouri River operations come to a close
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
12/4/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has finished work on the Missouri River for 2024...
Omaha District, Japan Ministry of Defense partner in exchange of protective design ideas
USACE Omaha District
11/27/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, hosted a Japan Ministry of Defense engineer engagement with USACE’s Protective Design – Mandatory Center of Expertise, Nov. 6-8, 2024. Five...
In the fast lane: Partnership helps collegiate motorsport team bring home trophy
Kansas City District
11/25/2024
Many kids dream of one day becoming a race car driver. Few will actually achieve it, but for those who have a knack for science and technology, designing a race car might be a more achievable goal – a...
Reinventing the Ladder: How a local engineer is making waves throughout the Division
U.S. Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
11/18/2024
Born and raised only 30 miles away from the Walla Walla District headquarters, a young Dayton native never knew much about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It wasn’t until after college that Ryan...
Out with the old, in with the new: Bulkhead gates at Gavins Point Dam replaced for the first time
USACE OMAHA DISTRICT
11/18/2024
The Gavins Point Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, reached a milestone earlier this fall when six draft tube bulkhead gates at the hydroelectric powerhouse were...
Operation renovation: Chinook hangar undergoes vital modernization efforts
Kansas City District
11/18/2024
Originally built in the 1940s as a U.S. Navy Reserve facility, the Aviation Support Facility Olathe located in New Century, Kansas, is currently home to Bravo and Delta Companies, 7/158th General...
USACE Walla Walla District celebrates Veterans Day
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District
11/11/2024
World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, outside the town of Versailles, France. Seven months prior, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities,...
Corps of Engineers, JBLM, celebrate new state-of-the-art Information Systems Facility
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District
11/7/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) leaders on Nov. 6 to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the installation's state-of-the-art Information Systems Facility...
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