20 May 2024

Fire destroys Natural Resource Management building at Ice Harbor

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Tri-Rivers Natural Resources Management (NRM) Office, located at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam, was destroyed by a fire on the night of May 19. An earlier wildfire in the surrounding area is suspected to have caused the blaze, which is believed to have been ignited from embers near the building. No injuries were reported.

17 May 2024

Dworshak Dam discharge increasing to safely control the rate of reservoir fill

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is currently releasing 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs). Flows will begin increasing on the evening of Tuesday, May 21st to be in the approximate range of 3,000-5,000 cfs.

10 May 2024

USACE bans rock climbing at Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit

LEWISTON, Idaho –The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is banning all forms of rock climbing beyond the buck-and-rail fence on "River Run" trail in Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit, beginning June 1.

10 May 2024

US Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in, on, and around open water.

9 May 2024

USACE awards Mill Creek Low Flow Project contract: construction to begin this summer

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – On May 3, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District awarded a $5.6 million construction contract to Advancia Remediation Services, LLC to improve habitat conditions for endangered salmonids in the Mill Creek channel.

8 May 2024

Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing May 13 through 21

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings May 13 through 21 to perform maintenance.

30 Apr 2024

Areas at Mill Creek Project closed due to construction

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Officials at Mill Creek and Bennington Lake have enacted targeted public safety closures due to the ongoing Russell Creek Canal rehabilitation project. The closures have affected the following areas, roads and trails:

16 Apr 2024

Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing April 16 through 18

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings April 16 through 18 to perform maintenance.

9 Apr 2024

Walla Walla District to host employee walk in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

WHAT: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District will be hosting an employee awareness walk in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM). The walk around the Walla Walla District Headquarters building will demonstrate commitment and deference to the U.S. Army’s Sexual Harassment and Prevention (SHARP) program and SAAPM.

4 Apr 2024

Investigation into vandalism at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam cultural monument underway

Walla Walla, WA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is aware of a recent act of vandalism at Indian Memorial Park, located at the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. The district condemns the vandalism, which defaced a significant cultural site, and is collaborating with law enforcement as they conduct an investigation into the vandalism.