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  • 17-008 Corps seeks public input on proposed Section 408 for ODOT bridge-replacement project

    MILTON-FREEWATER, Oregon – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) seeks scoping comments from the public regarding the Corps’ proposal to grant permission pursuant to 33 United States Code Section 408 (Section 408) for potential alteration to a Corps-constructed river improvement (public work). The Corps plans to grant Section 408 permission to the Milton-Freewater Water Control District to allow the modification of the Walla Walla River Flood Control Project (levee system) by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to replace the structurally deficient Birch Creek Road Bridge.

  • 17-007 Bruces Eddy road temporarily closed for safety; chains recommended on View Point Road

    AHSAHKA, Idaho – Vehicles access to Bruces Eddy recreation area, located on the shoreline of Dworshak Reservoir in Ahsahka, Idaho, is temporarily closed because of extremely hazardous road conditions, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) officials at the Dworshak Natural Resources Management Office announced, today. Overnight freezing rain creating slick road conditions, prompted park rangers to close ‘A’ Road. They also strongly recommend vehicles be equipped with chains on their tires when traveling on the steep-sloped View Point Road, leading to and from the Dworshak Visitor Center and Big Eddy marina, boat ramp and day-use area.

  • 17-006 Chestnut Beach vehicle access temporarily closed for safety

    CLARKSTON, Wash. – Vehicle access to Chestnut Beach recreation area is temporarily closed because of hazardous road conditions, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) officials at the Lower Granite Natural Resources Management Office announced, today.

  • 17-005 Corps issues FONSI for Vale wastewater project

    VALE, Ore. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to grant Section 408 permission for a waterline project on the Malheur River in the City of Vale, Oregon.

  • 17-004 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Monday holiday; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

    LOWER SNAKE RIVER, Wash. – If your upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the river in Washington are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federally recognized holidays, unless otherwise announced. Lower Granite Lock and Dam, near Pomeroy, Washington, will be open for public vehicle crossings from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Jan. 16 holiday.

  • 17-003 Closure of bridge access to Little Goose Dam’s fishing wall, day-use area extended

    STARBUCK, Wash. – Due to navigation lock construction, access to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam’s tailrace fishing wall and day-use area will remain temporarily closed until further notice. The Corps previously announced a temporary closure through Jan. 7. The bascule bridge crossing the downstream navigation lock approach is expected to be inaccessible at least through Tuesday, Jan. 10, to accommodate critical lock gate work.

  • 17-002 Riparian habitat development requires temporary closures at Rice Bar, Central Ferry HMUs

    LOWER SNAKE RIVER, Wash. – Riparian habitat development to begin Jan. 9 at Rice Bar and Central Ferry habitat management units (HMUs) on the lower Snake River will require temporary closures in work areas and where equipment is stored, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations officials.

  • 17-001 Bridge access to Little Goose Dam’s fishing wall, day-use area to temporarily close Jan. 5-7

    STARBUCK, Wash. – Access to Little Goose Lock and Dam’s tailrace fishing wall and day-use area will be temporarily closed Jan. 5-7, according to operations officials at the dam. The bascule bridge crossing the downstream navigation lock approach will be inaccessible during those days to accommodate critical lock gate work.

  • 16-096 Lucky Peak reopens road access to Turner Gulch, Foote Park

    BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake restored road access to Turner Gulch and Foote Park recreation areas today, after clearing accumulated snow that prevented vehicle traffic.

  • 16-095 Corps invites comments on draft FONSI for Inkom wastewater project

    INKOM, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District invites public comments on a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the City of Inkom, Idaho, Wastewater System Improvements Project. Comments are due to the Corps no later than Monday, January 30, 2017.