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News Release Archive

22 May 2020
20-26 Corps re-openings recreational site in Idaho and Washington
Walla Walla, WA. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is in the process of reopening its recreational facilities in Washington and Idaho.
22 May 2020
20-025 Roadway closed across Lower Monumental Lock and Dam May 26-27, 2020 for maintenance
The roadway across Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closed to traffic beginning at 6:30 a.m. May 26, 2020 and will reopen at 6:30 a.m. May 28, 2020 due to routine maintenance activities.
21 May 2020
20-024 Corps seeks public input for Lucky Peak Lake View Recreation Trail
Boise, Idaho. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Corps) invites your comments on the draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lake View Recreation Trail at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake, Boise, Idaho.
17 May 2020
20-023 Corps begins flexible spring spill operations to benefit fish and hydropower
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began implementing its 2020 Fish Operations Plan at the four lower Snake River dams April 3 and at the lower Columbia River dams April 10.
12 May 2020
20-022 Lower Granite to begin Summer Crossing Hours in June
Clarkston, Wash. –Lower Granite Lock and Dam will be starting their summer hours for public dam crossing the weekend of June 5-7.
29 Apr 2020
20-021 Corps seeks public input for Ice Harbor Master Plan Revision
BURBANK, Wash.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) invites the public to provide scoping comments for its upcoming revision of the Ice Harbor Master Plan. The Corps will be accepting comments from May 1 through June 15, 2020.
28 Apr 2020
20-020 Corps applies new restrictions at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake
Boise, Idaho. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is applying the following restrictions at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake, effective immediately:
21 Apr 2020
20-019 Parents, are your kids driving you crazy? Looking for something to entertain them with? US Army Corps of Engineers is here to help!
AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) would like to introduce you to a new seven week online education program.
27 Mar 2020
20-018 Corps deploys 3 teams to Boise Idaho to prepare for COVID-19 impacts.
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District deployed 3, two person teams to Boise Idaho, to support the State’s Office of Emergency Services and expand their ability to handle an expected increased patient load.
27 Mar 2020
20-017 Walla Walla District continues to fulfill mission in the midst of closures and limited staffing
Walla Walla WA. - In accordance with President Trump’s Emergency Declaration on COVID Response, Water Control of Dams, and Power Generation, issued on March 13, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has reduced staffing levels and closed many of its recreational areas.