18 Mar 2026

Dworshak Dam closes some recreation areas for public safety

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir due to flooding and mudslides.

13 Mar 2026

Mill Creek diverting flows into Bennington Lake during atmospheric river

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District began diverting water from Mill Creek into Bennington Lake at approximately 11:50 a.m. today as flows increased due to rainfall and snowmelt in the basin.

13 Mar 2026

Flood-risk management releases from Lucky Peak Dam expected soon

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, anticipates starting flood-risk management releases from Lucky Peak Dam as early as Thursday, March 26.

9 Mar 2026

USACE to host Boise River Flood Risk Management Information session at Lucky Peak Dam

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, invites members of the public and media to attend an informational event at Lucky Peak Dam to learn how the Boise River system helps reduce flood risk for communities across the Treasure Valley. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Lucky Peak Dam Viewpoint site, ahead of Idaho’s Flood Awareness Week, observed March 15-21.

23 Feb 2026

Lower Granite Lock and Dam Visitor Center operations update

POMEROY, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District invites the public to visit the Lower Granite Lock and Dam Visitor Center, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

23 Feb 2026

Army’s Civil Works program’s “Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative drives Walla Walla District hydropower and navigation modernization

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

12 Feb 2026

Public crossing at Little Goose Dam closed Feb. 17 - 19

STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed Feb. 17-19 for annual debris removal and maintenance.

11 Feb 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to spark student innovation during National Engineers Week

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – In celebration of National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is hosting its annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics competition for students across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, Feb. 23-27, 2026.

10 Dec 2025

Dworshak Dam announces seasonal recreation closures

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Dworshak Dam announced seasonal closures of several recreation areas.

9 Dec 2025

Bateman Island Causeway removal moves forward

RICHLAND, Wash. – The Bateman Island Causeway removal project will begin Dec. 22, with Dec. 21 being the last day of public land access to the island.