2 Apr 2024

Public crossing at Little Goose Dam to have possible delays until May 2

STARBUCK, Wash. – Travelers using the public crossing at Little Goose Lock and Dam may experience delays of 2 to 3 hours until May 2 due to extensive equipment replacement efforts.

1 Apr 2024

Walla Walla District reopens navigation locks after extended outage; completes work on multiple BIL-funded projects

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS, Ore. & Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District reopened navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers on March 29 after an eleven-week outage. This extended outage allowed the district to perform routine maintenance and to replace aged equipment to reduce the risk of asset failure.

28 Mar 2024

US Army Corps of Engineers partners with Union Sportsman Alliance to construct docks at Hood Park

BURBANK, Wash. – Construction for two new fishing docks will begin at the Hood Park ponds on April 2. Visitors should stay clear of work areas during construction and respect all barriers put in place.

27 Mar 2024

Dworshak announces a few changes at Dent Acres Recreation Area

AHSAHKA, Idaho – As the weather warms up, Dworshak Dam would like to make a few announcements concerning Dent Acres Recreation Area.

26 Mar 2024

USACE and City of Gooding, Idaho to sign Project Partnership Agreement

GOODING, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District and the City of Gooding, Idaho are holding a Project Partnership Agreement signing ceremony for the Little Wood River Channel Rehabilitation Project on March 28.

21 Mar 2024

USACE awards Turner Gulch boat ramp rehabilitation contract

BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has awarded a $2,136,537 contract to MACNAK Construction, LLC to conduct a rehabilitation project on the 70-year-old Turner Gulch Boat Ramp at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake near Boise, Idaho.

20 Mar 2024

Military night operations training to be held at McNary Lock and Dam March 25 through 27

UMATILLA, OR. -  Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct military night operations training at McNary Lock and Dam from Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27. The training employs the use of helicopters and simulated munitions to make the exercise as realistic as possible. The training will primarily occur after sunset.

18 Mar 2024

Boise River flows set to increase Monday, March 25

BOISE, Idaho -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation will increase Boise River flows through the City of Boise starting on March 25. These releases will help reduce the risk of flooding during periods of high snow runoff anticipated later this spring. Officials encourage the public to be aware of risks associated with increased Boise River flows. The water is deep, cold and fast. Individuals should use extreme caution near the riverbanks.

13 Mar 2024

Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing March 18 through 21

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings March 18 through 21 to perform maintenance.

8 Mar 2024

Increased Boise River flows anticipated this spring for flood risk management

BOISE, Idaho -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District expects flood risk management releases from Lucky Peak Dam will begin later this month or early April.