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.

3 Aug 2021

21-045 Corps of Engineers increases fire restrictions at Rooks Park and Bennington Lake

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Due to increasingly dry and hot conditions, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Natural Resource Management officials are increasing fire restrictions in Rooks Park, Mill Creek Dam and Bennington Lake.

28 Jul 2021

21-044 Temporary road closure for Little Goose Dam due to maintenance work

STARBUCK, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam will temporarily close Little Goose Dam Road on Thursday, July 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a maintenance project.

27 Jul 2021

21-043 Ice Harbor Visitor Center closed until further notice due to COVID-19

BURBANK, Wash. – The visitor center at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam, located at Snake River Mile 9.7, on Ice Harbor Road, near Burbank, Washington, will be closed until further notice, effective immediately.

27 Jul 2021

21-042 Corps awards Clover Island contract: construction to begin this fall on ecosystem restoration project

Kennewick, Wash. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) on Monday, awarded a $4 million construction contract to TDX Power Services, LLC to restore Clover Island’s aquatic and riparian habitat to benefit endangered salmonids.

21 Jul 2021

21-041 Corps of Engineers increases fire restrictions at parks and managed lands

SNAKE RIVER, Wash. – Due to increasingly dry and hot conditions, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Natural Resource Management officials are increasing fire restrictions at all USACE managed lands along the Lower Snake River, as well as the Columbia River down to McNary Lock and Dam.

20 Jul 2021

21-040 Little Goose closing esplanade for seal coating this Friday, July 23

STARBUCK, Wash. – Little Goose Lock and Dam will be temporarily closing public access to the esplanade picnic and fishing areas on Friday, July 23 to accommodate asphalt maintenance work in the adjacent parking lot.

16 Jul 2021

21-039 Corps to hold public meeting to gather input for Ice Harbor Master Plan Revision

BURBANK, Wash.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) has scheduled an open house public meeting on Thursday, July 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ice Harbor Visitor Center in Burbank, Washington. There will be formal presentations at 5 and 6 p.m., and Corps staff will be present to answer questions and provide information.