Walla Walla District News Releases

Increased Boise River flows anticipated this spring for flood risk management

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:48:43 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin flood risk management releases from its Boise River reservoirs starting Wednesday, April 15.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closes Rooks Park

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:48:36 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has temporarily closed Rooks Park, located at the Mill Creek Project, effective immediately through April 15.

Dworshak Announces Recreation Area Openings

Press Operations — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:49:52 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir that were temporarily closed for public safety following recent flooding and mudslides

Dworshak Dam Increases Releases for Flood Risk Management

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:48:44 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is increasing flood risk management releases from approximately 12,900 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 14,900 cfs. This is necessary to manage space for the upcoming spring runoff due to higher-than-average inflows and a high reservoir level.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Alcohol Ban at Illia Dunes

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has banned alcohol at the Illia Dunes Recreation Area on Lake Bryan to curb alcohol-related safety hazards.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage nuisance wildlife on Lewiston Levee

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:13 GMT

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has contracted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to begin control measures for burrowing rodents and other nuisance wildlife along the Lewiston Levee.

Dworshak Dam closes some recreation areas for public safety

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:00 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir due to flooding and mudslides.

Mill Creek diverting flows into Bennington Lake during atmospheric river

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:23:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District began diverting water from Mill Creek into Bennington Lake at approximately 11:50 a.m. today as flows increased due to rainfall and snowmelt in the basin.

Flood-risk management releases from Lucky Peak Dam expected soon

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:30:14 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, anticipates starting flood-risk management releases from Lucky Peak Dam as early as Thursday, March 26.

USACE to host Boise River Flood Risk Management Information session at Lucky Peak Dam

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:52:00 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, invites members of the public and media to attend an informational event at Lucky Peak Dam to learn how the Boise River system helps reduce flood risk for communities across the Treasure Valley. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Lucky Peak Dam Viewpoint site, ahead of Idaho’s Flood Awareness Week, observed March 15-21.

Lower Granite Lock and Dam Visitor Center operations update

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:47:46 GMT

POMEROY, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District invites the public to visit the Lower Granite Lock and Dam Visitor Center, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Army’s Civil Works program’s “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative drives Walla Walla District hydropower and navigation modernization

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:41:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

Public crossing at Little Goose Dam closed Feb. 17 - 19

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:36:00 GMT

STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed Feb. 17-19 for annual debris removal and maintenance.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to spark student innovation during National Engineers Week

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:42:46 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – In celebration of National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is hosting its annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics competition for students across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, Feb. 23-27, 2026.

Dworshak Dam announces seasonal recreation closures

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:47:00 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Dworshak Dam announced seasonal closures of several recreation areas.

Bateman Island Causeway removal moves forward

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:14:43 GMT

RICHLAND, Wash. – The Bateman Island Causeway removal project will begin Dec. 22, with Dec. 21 being the last day of public land access to the island.

Public crossing at Little Goose Dam closed Dec. 15 - 24

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:22:00 GMT

STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed from Dec. 15 - 24 for maintenance.

Temporary closure of Ice Harbor’s North Shore Boat Launch

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:21:08 GMT

BURBANK, Wash. – The boat launch at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam's North Shore Recreation Area will be closed Dec. 2-5 for scheduled maintenance.

Public crossing at Lower Monumental Dam closed December 1st and 2nd

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:11:55 GMT

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closed from December 1 - 2 for maintenance.

Yakima Delta Leadership Team Advances Bateman Island Causeway Removal, Construction Anticipated to Begin This Winter

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:26:00 GMT

RICHLAND, Wash. – In a major milestone, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Yakima Nation, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group has awarded a $1.2 million construction contract to PIPKIN INC. for the Bateman Island Causeway removal project.