26 Feb 2021

21-005 Dworshak Dam discharges to increase to 15,000 cfs for first week of March

AHSAHKA, Idaho – In order to meet flood control targets for March and April, Dworshak Dam will be increasing releases starting Sunday Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.. This increase will result in the river rising approximately 3.5 feet between 7 p.m. Sunday night and 1 a.m. Monday morning.

11 Feb 2021

21-004 Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers invites students to participate in a virtual E-Week this year

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – In honor of Engineering Week (E-Week) 2021, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, invites teachers, students, classrooms, and families to participate in a virtual engineering challenge and competition from Feb. 22 through March 5.

11 Feb 2021

21-003 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,700 and 4,000 cfs in second half of February

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak will be releasing water during the next two weeks to manage reservoir refill and provide flood control. Reservoir managers will maintain Dworshak Dam releases at 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Feb. 19.

29 Jan 2021

21-002 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,700 and 7,000 cfs in first half of February

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Reservoir managers will decrease Dworshak Dam releases on Friday evening, Jan. 29, to 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs). This flow is expected to remain constant until Feb. 8. Flows may vary daily from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15 in the range of 1,700 to 7,000 cfs.

28 Jan 2021

21-001 Corps to close section of Clearwater Recreational Trail for culvert replacement

LEWISTON, Idaho – On Feb. 22, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources maintenance staff will commence preparations for work on the Clearwater recreational trail to replace drainage culverts.

16 Dec 2020

20-061 Corps chooses No Action Alternative on Lucky Peak Lake View Recreation Trail FONSI and EA

Boise, Idaho – The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed 15-mile Lake View Recreation Trail at the Lucky Peak Dam and Lake.

16 Dec 2020

20-060 Lower Snake River Dams closed for public dam crossing on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day

LOWER SNAKE RIVER, Wash. – All three dams on the lower Snake River in Washington that allow public vehicle crossings -- Lower Granite Lock and Dam, near Pomeroy; Little Goose Lock and Dam, near Starbuck; and Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, near Kahlotus -- will be closed to public access for crossing for the holidays.

7 Dec 2020

20-059 Corps winter park hours resume at Swallows Park and Chestnut Beach

Clarkston, Wash. – The park hours at Swallows Park, Chestnut Beach and all restrooms along the Greenbelt Trail are switching to updated winter hours, effective immediately.

24 Nov 2020

20-058 Corps of Engineers deploys Advance Measures Technical Assistance Team to Idaho for Post-Wildfire Analysis

Walla Walla, Wash. – From Nov. 11 to 15, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, at the request of the State of Idaho, deployed a four person Advance Measures Technical Assistance Team to the site of two wildfires to assist in post-burn analysis.

20 Nov 2020

20-057 Corps of Engineers completes levee repair in Dayton, WA; begins repairs in Milton-Freewater, OR

Walla Walla, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District completed repairs for the Dayton Levee Project on Nov. 16 and began repairs on the Milton-Freewater Levee Project on Nov. 18.