14 Jul 2011

Corps invites public to learn about Boise River at Eagle Island Ecosystem Restoration Project at July 20 meeting

BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will host a public information meeting in Eagle on Wednesday, July 20 to discuss the Boise River at Eagle Island Ecosystem Restoration Project and present preliminary information developed during the study. The Boise River Flood Control District #10 is the non-federal project sponsor working with the Corps to complete this project.

14 Jul 2011

Corps removes possible E. coli contamination advisory at Bennington Lake

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is removing the advisory given to the public late last week advising the public not to swim in Bennington Lake. After further testing, the Corps has found no further indication of high E. coli levels.

8 Jul 2011

Corps advises public not to drink from nor swim in Bennington Lake due to possible E. coli contamination

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises the public to not swim in nor drink water from Bennington Lake because of an initial indication of E. coli bacteria presence during a routine monthly water test by the Corps.

1 Jul 2011

YMCA triathlon to close Barclay Bay at Lucky Peak July 9

BOISE, Idaho – A community-sponsored triathlon athletic event will affect visitor access at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Barclay Bay at Lucky Peak Lake July 9.

1 Jul 2011

Lower Monumental navigation lock reopens to recreational vessels

POMEROY, Wash. – Lower Monumental Lock and Dam’s navigation lock service reopened to recreational vessels at 8 a.m. Friday, July 1. The navigation lock had been closed since June 22 to recreational vessels after loose concrete was discovered on the wall at an existing repair site inside the lock. Loose concrete has been removed and a debris shield put in place.

30 Jun 2011

Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on July 4th; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Forth of July 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.

30 Jun 2011

Dworshak Reservoir almost full; July 4 outdoor fun awaits visitors

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Reservoir will be within 5 feet of full pool on Friday, July 1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers announced today.

30 Jun 2011

Corps stresses safety during July 4 holiday weekend

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

30 Jun 2011

Corps begins repairs on flood-damaged Nelson Levee; JY Ranch Levee work nears completion

JACKSON, Wyo. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, personnel began emergency repairs on another levee section within the Jackson Hole Levee Project, a system of many levee sections that provides flood-risk management benefits to communities along the upper Snake River near Jackson, Wyo.

30 Jun 2011

Corps begins repairs on flood-damaged Nelson Levee; JY Ranch Levee work nears completion

JACKSON, Wyo. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, personnel began emergency repairs on another levee section within the Jackson Hole Levee Project, a system of many levee sections that provides flood-risk management benefits to communities along the upper Snake River near Jackson, Wyo.