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News Release Archive

9 Sep 2011
Corps seeks National Public Lands Day volunteers to plant trees at Mill Creek
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. 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2 Sep 2011
Use extra caution to enjoy a safe Labor Day weekend on the water
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds everyone to practice water safety while enjoying outdoor recreation during this last holiday of the summer.
1 Sep 2011
Use extra caution to enjoy a safe Labor Day weekend on the water; Dworshak Visitor Center hours to change
AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District reminds everyone to practice water safety while enjoying outdoor recreation during this last holiday of the summer.
26 Aug 2011
Corps, Idaho Water Resource Board partner on Weiser-Galloway geological and operational studies
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Idaho Water Resource Board IWRB) signed two partnering agreements today, Aug. 26, to conduct geological and operational studies of the Weiser River located near the City of Weiser, Idaho.
25 Aug 2011
Corps power team helps FEMA prepare for Hurricane Irene
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sent a 12-member emergency power team to Fayetteville, N.C., early this morning (Thursday, Aug. 25), to help FEMA respond to power losses anticipated to occur as Hurricane Irene moves toward U.S. states along the Atlantic Ocean.
25 Aug 2011
Fish screen installation work to temporarily close portions of Mill Creek Recreational Trail
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Visitors using the Mill Creek Recreational Trail along the north levee of Mill Creek in Walla Walla, Wash., may find portions of the trail temporarily blocked to accommodate construction activities as the City of Walla Walla installs a new fish screen on a culvert connecting to the creek, located between Rooks Park and the Corps of Engineers Mill Creek Office, according to Corps officials.
25 Aug 2011
Dworshak announces September showings of nature-themed movies
AHSAHKA, Idaho – The public is invited to attend free nature-themed movie presentations at the Dworshak Dam Visitor Center theater during September, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam announced today.
24 Aug 2011
2011 Corps of Engineers flood fight effort a success due to District preparation, regional coordination
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – With record flooding all across the nation, 2011 had one of the most eventful flood seasons in recent history. And the Pacific Northwest was no exception.
23 Aug 2011
LoMo Dam reopens for Monday-Thursday vehicle crossings; Lower Granite open for crossings on Labor Day
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Operations officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, located on the Snake River near Kahlotus, Wash., reestablished their public vehicle crossings schedule today, until further notice.
19 Aug 2011
Construction work to temporarily close trail access along Mill Creek’s Whitetail Trail, Aug. 22 through Sept. 23
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Pedestrian access along the north end of the Whitetail Trail on Mill Creek Project lands will be closed to accommodate construction activities Aug. 22 through Sept. 23, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the Mill Creek Project office.