23 Sep 2021

21-054 Bennington Lake closed after toxic algae bloom discovered

WALLA WALLA, WA – The Walla Walla Department of Community Health (DCH) was notified by the Department of Ecology that cyanobacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, was discovered on Bennington Lake in Walla Walla. Cyanobacteria can be harmful to people and fatal to animals. Due to toxicity levels, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Walla Walla District, in coordination with DCH, has closed the lake to the public.

23 Sep 2021

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 25

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 25.

21 Sep 2021

21-053 Increased number of homeless at Corps recreational sites

CLARKSTON, Wash. – There has been a recent rise in the number of homeless and transient individuals along day use areas and campsites. Rangers and staff are working with local community outreach organizations to assist those who need such services.

8 Sep 2021

21-052 Little Goose Dam temporarily closed to public crossing due to maintenance work

STARBUCK, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam will temporarily close public crossing today and tomorrow, Sept. 8 and 9, to support repair work.

31 Aug 2021

21-051 Dworshak Dam Visitor Center to change hours after Labor Day weekend

AHSAHKA, Idaho. – With schools starting up and the summer recreation season winding down, Dworshak Dam’s Visitor Center hours of operation and boat ramp availabilities are changing.

31 Aug 2021

21-050 Winter crossing hours to resume at Lower Granite Dam

CLARKSTON, Wash. – Lower Granite Lock and Dam will be starting their winter hours for public dam crossing on Monday, Sept. 6.

31 Aug 2021

21-049 No potable water at Charbonneau Park: Dry camping and portable toilets only

BURBANK, Wash. – Charbonneau park, being unable to supply potable water, will be open to dry camping only for the rest of the season, which ends Sept. 7. Portable toilets will be onsite until Sept. 6.

26 Aug 2021

21-048 Corps of Engineers seeks public input on proposed Benton Creek Wildfire Timber Salvage Sale

Walla Walla, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is inviting public comments on the proposed Benton Creek Wildfire Timber Salvage Sale and accompanying Environmental Assessment, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

23 Aug 2021

21-047 Corps of Engineers to close Asotin Boat Ramp during jet boat race Aug. 28-29

ASOTIN, Wash. – Due to the upcoming Thunder on the Snake Jet River Marathon, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lower Granite Natural Resources Office will be closing the Asotin Boat Ramp starting Friday August 27 and reopening Sunday August 29 for safety.

18 Aug 2021

21-046 Corps of Engineers seeks public input for Environmental Assessment for proposed biosciences building on WSU campus

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District (Corps), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Washington State University (WSU), is drafting an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed ARS-WSU joint plant biosciences building to be located on the campus of WSU. The Corps requests public comment and input on the scope and potential effects of the proposed building.