23 Oct 2012

Shoreline stabilization work begins today near Hells Gate State Park

LEWISTON, Idaho – Work to stabilize a section of shoreline on the Snake River south of Lewiston, Idaho, adjacent to Hells Gate State Park began today, Oct. 23, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced.

22 Oct 2012

Dworshak announces November showings of nature-themed movies

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Visitors are invited to attend free nature-themed movie presentations at the Dworshak Dam Visitor Center theater during November, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam announced today.

12 Oct 2012

Boaters advised to use caution in Ice Harbor’s downstream lock approach

BURBANK, Wash. – Operations officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a public notice to navigators today advising them of an accumulation of sediment in the downstream navigation lock approach at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam, located at Snake River Mile 9.7 near Burbank, Wash.

11 Oct 2012

Corps observes Washington State burn ban extension, promotes hunting season safety

SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation officials want to remind the public that the recently extended state-mandated burn ban will be observed at Corps-operated recreation areas in the Walla Walla District.

4 Oct 2012

McNary ‘open house’ set for Oct. 14

UMATILLA, Ore. – Don’t miss your chance to get an inside look at McNary Lock and Dam during an open house event set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14.

28 Sep 2012

McNary, Ice Harbor schedule temporary navigation lock closures Oct. 2

Mid-Columbia River – Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the mid-Columbia River will temporarily close to river traffic on Tuesday, Oct. 2, to perform maintenance activities, Corps’ operations officials announced today.

28 Sep 2012

Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Columbus Day; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Columbus Day weekend plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced. Open on Columbus Day-- Lower Granite Lock and Dam, near Pomeroy, Wash., will be open for public vehicle crossings on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

21 Sep 2012

Mill Creek Office parking lot closure to occur Sept. 27

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Work to resurface and expand areas of the Mill Creek Office parking lot will require a temporary closure of the lot on Thursday, Sept. 27, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today.

18 Sep 2012

Dworshak Reservoir life jacket loaner board vandalized

AHSAHKA, Idaho – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir need help obtaining information about recent damage to a life jacket loaner board located near Boat Ramp-2 at Bruces Eddy Recreation Area.

17 Sep 2012

Corps seeks National Public Lands Day volunteers to improve Mill Creek trails

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Volunteers can join forces with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers at Mill Creek Dam and Bennington Lake located in Walla Walla, Wash., as they honor National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.