21 Dec 2021

21-063 Confluence Island HMU to be redesignated as a Safety Zone; hunting with firearms will no longer be allowed

LEWISTON, Idaho. – The Confluence Island Habitat Management Unit (HMU), within the State of Idaho, will no longer be open to hunting with a firearm of any type beginning January 1, 2022.

15 Nov 2021

21-062 Dent Acres Campground and boat ramp closed due to road slide

AHSAHKA, Idaho. – Dworshak staff have closed Dent Acres recreation area, which includes the Dent Acres Campground and boat ramp, to the public until further notice due to a road slide.

10 Nov 2021

21-061 Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm receives Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm received a Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at a ceremony held today at 1 p.m. in Walla Walla, Washington.

9 Nov 2021

21-060 Bennington Lake annual drawdown is underway in preparation for flood season

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mill Creek Project staff began drawing down Bennington Lake on Nov. 8, 2021 to prepare for the upcoming flood season.

4 Nov 2021

21-059 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,600 and 6,000 cfs in November

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam releases will remain at 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Nov. 14 as the reservoir continues its winter fill. The current reservoir elevation is approximately 1,518 feet and the maximum allowable elevation by the end of December is approximately 1,559 feet.

3 Nov 2021

21-058 Lower Granite Natural Resources Office begins work at Swallows Park

Clarkston, Wash. -- Maintenance staff from the Lower Granite Natural Resources Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, will bring fill material into Swallows Park beginning today, November 3.

1 Nov 2021

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

29 Oct 2021

21-057 Public invited to participate in virtual Lucky Peak Dam Safety meeting

BOISE, Idaho – The Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be holding a virtual public meeting on November 3 to discuss the details of the Lucky Peak Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) change.

20 Oct 2021

21-056 Lower Granite is looking for volunteers

CLARKSTON, Wash. – Lower Granite Lock and Dam is looking for individuals or couples to serve as volunteers. There are two types of positions open: Visitor Center Host Volunteers and Janitorial/Grounds Maintenance Volunteers.

8 Oct 2021

21-055 Summer Dellamater selected as Chief of Operations at Lower Monumental

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Summer Dellamater has been selected for a 2-year term as Chief of Operations at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam.