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  • 18-085 Corps hosts ‘Industry Day’ in Walla Walla

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Business owners and representatives can learn how to do business with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during a free “Industry Day” seminar offered by the Corps’ Walla Walla District on Wednesday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marcus Whitman Conference Center, 6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla, Washington.

  • 18-084 Dworshak water releases to fluctuate during flow-augmentation operations

    AHSAHKA, Idaho -- Dworshak Dam discharge flows will fluctuate between 5,000 cfs and 13,000 cfs throughout the remainder of the summer season to provide cold water from Dworshak Reservoir on the North Fork of the Clearwater River, reducing downstream river water temperatures for migrating salmon and steelhead, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water-management officials at the Walla Walla District.

  • 18-083 Debris cleanup to temporarily close access upstream of Mill Creek Dam

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Work to clear debris from the forebay of the Mill Creek Project diversion dam, located about 2 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington, will begin today, Aug. 1, requiring temporary access closures to land areas surrounding the work zone, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations officials.

  • 18-082 Corps issues revised Lower Granite Project Master Plan, EA, Signed FONSI

    POMEROY, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a revised Lower Granite Project Master Plan, including a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA), as well as changes to land classifications.

  • 18-081 Dietz takes command of Corps’ Walla Walla District

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Lt. Col. Christian N. Dietz assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, during a 10 a.m. ceremony held in Walla Walla, Washington, today.

  • 18-080 Corps advises public not to drink from nor swim in shoreline waters near Chestnut Recreation Area because of water-testing results

    CLARKSTON, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises the public to not swim in or drink shoreline river water near the Chestnut Recreation Area after routine weekly testing results showed elevated levels of fecal coliforms in shoreline river water.

  • 18-079 Corps seeks public comments on proposed Duportail Trail project

    RICHLAND, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Corps), invites public comments on proposed improvements for a section of the multi-use Duportail Trail. The trail section would follow the alignment of a gravel path that is located along the northeast shoreline of the lower Yakima River from the Chamna Natural Preserve to Duportail Street in Richland, Washington. This trail would be located entirely on Corps-managed lands.

  • 18-078 Corps reminds visitors about seasonal fire hazards, restrictions

    COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVER BASINS –Visitors enjoying outdoor summer fun opportunities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation facilities should be aware of fire conditions and temporary fire restrictions.

  • 18-077 Corps issues FONSI for City of Driggs water improvement project

    DRIGGS, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on July 11, 2018, for the City of Driggs, Idaho, Water Improvements Project.

  • 18-076 Corps issues FONSI for City of Weippe wastewater project

    WEIPPE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on July 11, 2018, for the City of Weippe, Idaho, Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Improvements Project.