12 Feb 2026

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

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.

11 Feb 2026

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

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.

10 Dec 2025

Dworshak Dam announces seasonal recreation closures

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

9 Dec 2025

Bateman Island Causeway removal moves forward

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.

9 Dec 2025

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

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.

26 Nov 2025

Temporary closure of Ice Harbor’s North Shore Boat Launch

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.

21 Nov 2025

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

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.

14 Nov 2025

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

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.

26 Sep 2025

USACE’s Charbonneau Park to receive septic system overhaul, enhancing campground services and sustainability

BURBANK, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has awarded a $926,800 construction contract to Civil Built, LLC, to upgrade the Large Onsite Septic System (LOSS) at Charbonneau Park and Campground near Burbank, Washington.

16 Sep 2025

Dworshak Dam to Clear Out Lost and Found

AHSAHKA, Idaho – As the summer recreation season ends, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir is clearing out lost and found items from the past year. .