Walla Walla District News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin seasonal Lucky Peak Reservoir drawdown

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:21:00 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, in coordination with the Bureau of Reclamation, plans to begin gradually lowering the pool elevation of Lucky Peak Reservoir during the week of Aug. 10 as part of normal seasonal water management operations.

USACE updates Safe Lockage Policy for recreational vessels on Columbia, Snake rivers

Press Operations — Thu, 30 May 2024 14:20:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has put the following guidelines in place for the continued safe passage of recreational craft through the navigation locks at McNary, John Day, The Dalles, and Bonneville dams on the Columbia River, and Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose and Lower Granite dams on the Snake River:

22-064 Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

Press Operations — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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 National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 25

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:44:00 GMT

21-026 Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 12:54:00 GMT

Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

20-015 Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.