15 Mar 2023

23-015 Dworshak Dam to increase releases at the end of March

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will be increasing releases starting March 27 from 1,700 cubic feet per second to approximately 4,000 to 6,000 cfs over a two-day period. Operations at Dworshak will change the height of the Clearwater River downstream of the dam by approximately 1.5 feet, over the two-day period.

10 Mar 2023

23-14 Corps extends public comment period for the Yakima River Delta Restoration Project

RICHLAND, WA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is extending the public comment period for the Yakima River Delta Restoration Project until April 10.

2 Mar 2023

23-13 Little Goose Dam closes fish viewing room and limits public dam crossing during electrical testing

Starbuck, Wash. – Due to electrical testing at Little Goose Lock and Dam, the fish viewing room will be closed from March 5 to 11and public crossings will be limited from March 12 to 18.

24 Feb 2023

23-012 Water levels in Lower Granite reservoir return to full operating range in the wake of dredging operations

Lewiston, Idaho – Water levels in the Lower Granite reservoir may fluctuate more than in recent years, now that dredging operations at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers have completed.

17 Feb 2023

23-011 Dworshak Dam is looking for Grounds Maintenance Volunteers

Ahsahka, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is looking for individuals or couples to serve as Janitorial/Grounds Maintenance Volunteers around the dam for the summer season.

10 Feb 2023

23-010 Little Goose Dam closes public dam crossing February 13 through 20

Starbuck, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam are closing dam crossings to the public between February 13 and 20 to perform electrical work on top of the dam.

9 Feb 2023

23-009 McNary’s Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center is open to the public

Umatilla, Oregon – Walla Walla District officials have announced that McNary’s Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center is open to the public after its closure on January 18 for maintenance work at the facility.

2 Feb 2023

23-008 Dent Campground closed August and September

**UPDATE: Dent Acres Campground will be open for the full 2023 season. The repaving project has been rescheduled for 2024. More information will be released when the new dates are finalized.**

30 Jan 2023

JOINT RELEASE Public feedback sought on Yakima River delta habitat restoration study

RICHLAND, WA -- In partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for public feedback on a draft report studying proposed next steps to restore the Yakima River delta.

25 Jan 2023

23-007 Corps invites public comments for the Yakima River Delta Restoration Project

Richland, WA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, invites your comments regarding the draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Feasibility Study/Environmental Assessment (FS/EA) for the Yakima River Delta Ecosystem Restoration Project.