9 Jun 2011

Corps sends hydraulic engineer to Jackson Hole Levee Project; starts repairs on flood-damaged Morgan Levee

JACKSON, Wyo. – Another U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency management flood-fight specialist from the Walla Walla District arrived in Jackson today to join the Corps team already at work supporting local flood-response operations in Teton County.

8 Jun 2011

Corps invites public to McNary Shoreline Management Plan; Open house and information meeting June 9

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open house and information meeting about an updated McNary Shoreline Management Plan on Thursday evening, June 9, at the Pasco Red Lion hotel. The open house begins at 6 p.m., and the public meeting is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the hotel at 2525 North 20th Avenue in Pasco, Wash.

7 Jun 2011

Corps repairs flood-damaged areas in Bingham County; NWS issues flood warning as spring temps melt snow

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Recent rainy weather and warming spring temperatures melting a record-level snowpack in upper Snake River Basin have caused unusually high flows in the river. Those flows have caused damage to several flood-protection structures that were built to help protect the City of Blackfoot from seasonal flooding.

7 Jun 2011

Corps repairs flood-damaged areas in Jefferson, Madison counties; NWS issues flood warning as spring temps melt snow

RIRIE, Idaho – Flood-fight experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, and Jefferson County officials are constructing a temporary levee embankment and reinforcing a connecting section of existing levee located on the Snake River near the Roberts Highway Bridge in Jefferson County.

3 Jun 2011

Corps offers 50 percent off weekday camping near Ice Harbor Dam

BURBANK, Wash. – Outdoors enthusiasts can enjoy 50 percent off Monday through Thursday camping all season long at recreation facilities managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers near Ice Harbor Lock and Dam.

3 Jun 2011

Corps offers 50 percent off weekday camping near Dworshak Dam

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Outdoors enthusiasts can enjoy 50 percent off Monday through Thursday camping during the month of August at recreation facilities managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers near Dworshak Dam.

3 Jun 2011

More water means more Corps support to upper Snake River communities in Idaho

IDAHO FALLS AREA – As record spring flows continue to cause flooding in and near Roberts, Heise and Blackfoot, Idaho, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to provide on-site support to county emergency managers.

3 Jun 2011

Triathlon to affect Lucky Peak Dam area access starting June 7

BOISE, Idaho – A community-sponsored triathlon athletic event will be held at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lucky Peak Dam and Lake June 7 through June 11, affecting visitor access to some recreation areas during those days.

3 Jun 2011

Boise River and Lucky Peak Lake levels may go up or down during coming week

BOISE, Idaho – Boise River and Lucky Peak lake levels may increase or decrease during the next week or later as reservoir operators manage for a balance between refill operations and flood risk management. Lucky Peak Dam and Lake has sufficient capacity for anticipated inflows at this time.

2 Jun 2011

Corps seeks trail work volunteers at Mill Creek Storage Dam and Bennington Lake on National Trails Day on Saturday

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking volunteers to repair the Whitetail Trail near Mill Creek Storage Dam on Saturday, June 4, as part the Corps’ support for National Trails Day on that day. The American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® is held the first Saturday of every June.