News from Around the Northwestern Division

From Construction to Conservation: One Family’s Legacy of Service at Libby Dam

By Tana Wilson, Natural Resource Manager, Libby Dam U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Seattle District Published June 24, 2025
As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District's commemoration of 50 years of operations at Libby Dam, Montana, Natural Resource Manager Tana Wilson shares her family's legacy of service from construction to conservation, today.
‘You either love or hate Pullman’: USACE project engineer, Washington State University alumna, reflects on vital project for alma mater

By Louis R. Velasco U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Published June 20, 2025
For Katlyn Struxness, a project engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District, Pullman, Washington, isn’t just a place—it’s where innovation, community and agriculture come together in unexpected ways. Her role in the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Sciences Building project on Washington State University has deepened her connection to the Palouse region, a place where she can be part of something larger than a job title.
From delamination to durability: How Fiber-Reinforced Polymer is fortifying Albeni Falls Dam's Gate 3

By Nicole L. Celestine U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Published June 17, 2025
Discovered in April 2024 during routine maintenance, Gate 3, one of Albeni Falls Dam’s 10 spillway gates revealed defective steel, likely a consequence of the original 1950s fabrication process. While a long-term plan for complete gate replacement is underway, the immediate need was for a robust, interim solution to bring Gate 3 back into service and restore the dam's full operational flexibility. Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) offers a technically superior Band-Aid, providing significant structural enhancement, a glimpse into the future of dam maintenance and a testament to modern engineering ingenuity.
Engineering Readiness for the Indo-Pacific: The 34th Forward Engineer Support Team – Advance Deployment & Certification Training Exercise

By 1st Lt. Allan Jung U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Published June 16, 2025
The 34th Forward Engineer Support Team - Advance (FEST-A), from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Seattle District successfully conducted a Certification Exercise (CERTEX), used to validate deployment readiness for engineering support across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
Omaha District dam safety inspection season in full swing

By Delanie Stafford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published June 6, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Dam Safety Section performed the first of two periodic tributary dam inspections scheduled for 2025 beginning with the Branched Oak Dam located northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska June 2.
SAME Omaha Post industry day welcomes hundreds of industry members

By Lisa Crawford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published June 4, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District participated in the Society of American Military Engineers Omaha Post Industry Day at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28–30, 2025.
Omaha District honored for 34 years of safety

By Lisa Crawford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published May 31, 2025
Representatives with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, attended a celebration of safety program, May 14, 2025, in LaVista, Nebraska, hosted by the National Safety Council, Nebraska Chapter.
Missouri Valley residents receive Atlas D Missile Site environmental cleanup update

By Andrew Nystrom USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published May 30, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District hosted a public meeting May 21, 2025, to update residents on ongoing environmental investigations and cleanup efforts at the former Atlas “D” Missile Site 3, a Cold War-era installation operated in the early 1960s that has since become a nationally-designated remediation priority.
Holding Back the Flow: Seattle District's Dam Safety Program

By Nicole L. Celestine USACE/Seattle District Published May 29, 2025
“One might think that in 21st century America, we’ve put an end to dam failures, but that’s not true,” said Seattle District’s Dam Safety Program Manager Richard Smith. “Dams continue to fail for numerous reasons and all too often with disastrous consequences. Lives are still being lost, and it’s our responsibility as good dam stewards to ensure our dams do not fail."
Omaha District hosts Equal Employment Opportunity counselor course

By Lisa Crawford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published May 27, 2025
A dozen U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees from multiple districts and an employee from Arlington National Cemetery traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to attend the Department of the Army’s Equal Employment Opportunity Counselors Certification Course, May 19-23, 2025.
Overcoming challenges to meld history with modernity for the USAFA’s innovation center

By Lisa Crawford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published May 27, 2025
On April 25, 2025, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District leaders attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the U.S. Air Force Academy’s new Madera Cyber Innovation Center. The Omaha District led the military construction effort of this 48,000 square foot facility, which broke ground in 2021.
Oahe Project, WOZU partner again to plant native trees along Cannonball River trail

By Andrew Nystrom USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published May 20, 2025
Staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District’s Oahe Project once again teamed up with WOZU and local students to plant native tree species along a bike trail near the Cannonball River, N.D. on May 12, 2025.
Historic Structures, Modern Solutions: Seattle District’s Historic Structures and Buildings TCX tackles West Point’s Kosciuszko Garden

By Kimberly Lopes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Published May 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 the personal project of revered Polish general and engineers, Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
A Legacy of Dedication: John Landers Bids Farewell to Public Service

By Nicole L. Celestine USACE/SEATTLE DISTRICT Published April 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 for the district he served.
Volunteers offer time, talent to improve Omaha District projects

By Delanie Stafford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published April 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.
Sibling Bond, Building Strong

By Lisa Crawford USACE OMAHA DISTRICT Published April 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 Dustin and Jeremy Davis.
Corps of Engineers aids community in flood fight

By Emilia Foster and Kerry Solan Published April 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 town of Burns, Oregon.
Chief Joseph Dam: A pillar of hydropower and strategic infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest

By Shelia Fourman U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Published April 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 U.S., it plays a critical role in powering the Pacific Northwest and maintaining vital flood control, navigation, and environmental functions
USACE Seattle District recommended for prestigious Army Safety and Occupational Health Star

By Shelia L. Fourman, Chief, Seattle District Public Affairs U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Published March 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.

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Kootenai River Basin experiences another dry year, declining Lake Koocanusa inflows

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Seattle District

6/26/2025

According to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, Water Management officials, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the driest years on record for Lake Koocanusa, with extremely low...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated ribbon cutting for Harlan County Salt Cedar Ecosystem Restoration Project

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The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, was proud to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Harlan County Salt Cedar...

As Willamette Valley reservoir levels drop, USACE holds virtual info session

Portland District

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Responding to less-than-expected precipitation, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a virtual information session this week regarding the Willamette Valley System’s...

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

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Fort Peck Interpretive Center celebrates 20 years

USACE OMAHA DISTRICT

6/16/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is celebrating 20 years since opening the Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center and Museum in Fort Peck, Montana on Saturday, June 21, 2025. In addition, the Montana...

May runoff average; Missouri River upper basin runoff forecast below normal

Missouri River Water Management Division

6/5/2025

The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. May runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 3.4...

Corps extends public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit Reservoir drawdowns

Portland District

6/4/2025 UPDATED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Portland District has extended the public comment period from June 6 to June 21 for its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) focused on two new...

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From Construction to Conservation: One Family’s Legacy of Service at Libby Dam

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Seattle District

6/24/2025

As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District's commemoration of 50 years of operations at Libby Dam, Montana, Natural Resource Manager Tana Wilson shares her family's legacy of...

‘You either love or hate Pullman’: USACE project engineer, Washington State University alumna, reflects on vital project for alma mater

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

6/20/2025

For Katlyn Struxness, a project engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District, Pullman, Washington, isn’t just a place—it’s where innovation, community and agriculture come...

From delamination to durability: How Fiber-Reinforced Polymer is fortifying Albeni Falls Dam's Gate 3

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

6/17/2025

Discovered in April 2024 during routine maintenance, Gate 3, one of Albeni Falls Dam’s 10 spillway gates revealed defective steel, likely a consequence of the original 1950s fabrication process. While...

Engineering Readiness for the Indo-Pacific: The 34th Forward Engineer Support Team – Advance Deployment & Certification Training Exercise

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

6/16/2025

The 34th Forward Engineer Support Team - Advance (FEST-A), from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Seattle District successfully conducted a Certification Exercise (CERTEX), used to validate...

Omaha District dam safety inspection season in full swing

USACE OMAHA DISTRICT

6/6/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Dam Safety Section performed the first of two periodic tributary dam inspections scheduled for 2025 beginning with the Branched Oak Dam located...

SAME Omaha Post industry day welcomes hundreds of industry members

USACE OMAHA DISTRICT

6/4/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District participated in the Society of American Military Engineers Omaha Post Industry Day at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28–30, 2025...

Omaha District honored for 34 years of safety

USACE OMAHA DISTRICT

5/31/2025

Representatives with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, attended a celebration of safety program, May 14, 2025, in LaVista, Nebraska, hosted by the National Safety Council, Nebraska...

News from Around the Northwestern Division

From Construction to Conservation: One Family’s Legacy of Service at Libby Dam

‘You either love or hate Pullman’: USACE project engineer, Washington State University alumna, reflects on vital project for alma mater

From delamination to durability: How Fiber-Reinforced Polymer is fortifying Albeni Falls Dam's Gate 3

Engineering Readiness for the Indo-Pacific: The 34th Forward Engineer Support Team – Advance Deployment & Certification Training Exercise

Omaha District dam safety inspection season in full swing

SAME Omaha Post industry day welcomes hundreds of industry members

Omaha District honored for 34 years of safety

Missouri Valley residents receive Atlas D Missile Site environmental cleanup update

Holding Back the Flow: Seattle District's Dam Safety Program

Omaha District hosts Equal Employment Opportunity counselor course

Overcoming challenges to meld history with modernity for the USAFA’s innovation center

Oahe Project, WOZU partner again to plant native trees along Cannonball River trail

Historic Structures, Modern Solutions: Seattle District’s Historic Structures and Buildings TCX tackles West Point’s Kosciuszko Garden

A Legacy of Dedication: John Landers Bids Farewell to Public Service

Volunteers offer time, talent to improve Omaha District projects

Sibling Bond, Building Strong

Corps of Engineers aids community in flood fight

Chief Joseph Dam: A pillar of hydropower and strategic infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest

USACE Seattle District recommended for prestigious Army Safety and Occupational Health Star

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Kootenai River Basin experiences another dry year, declining Lake Koocanusa inflows

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated ribbon cutting for Harlan County Salt Cedar Ecosystem Restoration Project

As Willamette Valley reservoir levels drop, USACE holds virtual info session

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Fort Peck Interpretive Center celebrates 20 years

May runoff average; Missouri River upper basin runoff forecast below normal

Corps extends public comment period for ending hydropower production, deeper Detroit Reservoir drawdowns

Feature Stories

From Construction to Conservation: One Family’s Legacy of Service at Libby Dam

‘You either love or hate Pullman’: USACE project engineer, Washington State University alumna, reflects on vital project for alma mater

From delamination to durability: How Fiber-Reinforced Polymer is fortifying Albeni Falls Dam's Gate 3

Engineering Readiness for the Indo-Pacific: The 34th Forward Engineer Support Team – Advance Deployment & Certification Training Exercise

Omaha District dam safety inspection season in full swing

SAME Omaha Post industry day welcomes hundreds of industry members

Omaha District honored for 34 years of safety