21 Aug 2015

15-053 Corps deploys power experts to support Washington State wildfire response

Corps deploys power experts to support Washington State wildfire response WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, employees deployed today to Bothell, Washington, in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10’s request for subject matter experts to support operational planning efforts to provide emergency power to wildfire-impacted areas throughout Washington State, according to Corps emergency management officials.

20 Aug 2015

15-052 Corps of Engineers completes Dworshak Master Plan

AHSAHKA, Idaho – With significant public input, the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a Dworshak Reservoir Master Plan that addresses recreation and natural resource management changes based on current reservoir operating conditions.

16 Aug 2015

15-051 Wildfires disrupt power to Dworshak’s Dent Acres campground; campers, visitors urged to use Dworshak State Park

AHSAHKA, Idaho -- Because of multiple fires burning in the region near Orofino, Idaho, electrical service to Dent Acres Campground has been disrupted, also affecting sewer and water availability. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir are closing the camp except for dry-camping in a large parking lot. Water and power services are also unavailable throughout the park, although the boat ramp and day-use area remain open.

14 Aug 2015

15-050 Irrigation water releases lower Lucky Peak Lake; Watersport enthusiasts advised to be aware of changing water elevations

BOISE, Idaho – Water levels at Lucky Peak Dam and Lake are dropping as water operations managers for the Boise River reservoir system release water to meet irrigation commitments. Lucky Peak Lake elevation was about 3,054 feet on Aug. 14. Lake elevation will likely fall to about 3,031 feet by Labor Day in early September, affecting some boat launching facilities on the lake.

7 Aug 2015

15-049 Corps invites public to learn more about upcoming Mill Creek levee maintenance; comments on draft FONSI and EA due Aug. 24

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to provide information and solicit written comments on a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for maintenance to occur along the landward-side of the Corps-managed portion of the Mill Creek Levee System in Walla Walla.

7 Aug 2015

15-048 McNary Dam offers up-close look at 'tall ship'

UMATILLA, Ore. – McNary Lock and Dam staff will allow access to the north side of the navigation lock Monday afternoon to allow visitors an up-close look at a “tall ship” as it locks past the dam on its way to Arlington, Ore., Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, officials announced today.

31 Jul 2015

15-047 Little Goose lock resumes normal service to boaters, shippers

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Little Goose Dam’s navigation lock returned to summer-schedule service at 4:30 p.m. yesterday after repairs to the downstream gate controls were completed. Little Goose Lock & Dam is located at river mile 70.3.

27 Jul 2015

15-046 Bennington Lake reopens to boating

Bennington Lake at the Mill Creek Project of the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been reopened to boating, boat launching and watercraft use effective immediately. The closure was in support of firefighting helicopter operations to draft water from the lake for suppressing the nearby Blue Creek Fire east of Walla Walla.

24 Jul 2015

15-045 Corps seeks public comments for Mill Creek levee maintenance draft FONSI and Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) invites public comments on a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) and for maintenance to occur along the landward-side of the Corps-managed portion of the Mill Creek Levee System in Walla Walla. Comments are due no later than August 24.

22 Jul 2015

15-044 Bennington Lake closed to boating effective immediately in support of Blue Creek aerial firefighting operations

For safety of boaters and firefighting helicopters, Bennington Lake at the Mill Creek Project of the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closed to all boating and boat launching effective immediately.