2 Jul 2014

14-048 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Friday holiday; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams on Thursday and Friday

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Independence Day 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 most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

2 Jul 2014

14-047 McNary Dam offers north shore tours July through August

UMATILLA, Ore. – The Natural Resources Management staff at McNary Lock and Dam will offer tours of the Washington Fish Viewing Room and the navigation lock on Saturdays and Sundays during July and August, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam announced today.

26 Jun 2014

14-046 Corps apprentice program graduates three journeymen

UMATILLA, Ore. -- Three students graduated today from the Walla Walla District’s Power Plant Apprentice Program during a 10 a.m. ceremony at McNary Lock and Dam, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced.

19 Jun 2014

14-045 Dworshak Reservoir almost full; July 4 outdoor fun awaits visitors

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Reservoir will likely reach full pool elevation by the end of June, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers announced today.

13 Jun 2014

14-044 Corps of Engineers announces July 11 change-of-command ceremony

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The public is invited to attend the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, change-of-command ceremony set for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center.

9 Jun 2014

14-043 Dworshak’s Little Meadow ATV Camp vandalized

AHSAHKA, Idaho – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir need help obtaining information about recent vandalism and theft that were discovered at the Dworshak Reservoir Little Meadow ATV Camp.

6 Jun 2014

14-042 Lewiston Levee grassy areas may require daytime irrigation; Corps urges caution as it replaces irrigation system pump and motor

LEWISTON, Idaho – After 42 years of keeping grass green atop two miles of the Lewiston Levee Parkway and adjacent grassy areas near Kiwanis Park, the pump which supplied water to the irrigation system sprayed its last drop.

5 Jun 2014

14-041 Celebrate June 7 National Trails Day at a Corps recreation area

With more than 250 miles of managed trails to explore in the Corps’ Walla Walla District, outdoor recreation enthusiasts can find plenty of places to celebrate National Trails Day on June 7, according to district recreation officials.

28 May 2014

14-040 Goats return to manage vegetation along Mill Creek channel

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The first of two herds of goats arrives tomorrow to remove weeds and other vegetation growing on levees that border the creek shoreline extending from the Mill Creek diversion dam downstream to the metal division works foot bridge near the Mill Creek Office.

23 May 2014

14-039 Public scoping period extended for Boise River Feasibility Study; comments now due June 23

BOISE, Idaho – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) extended the public scoping period for the Boise River Feasibility Study. Study planners added 30 days to the scoping period, which now runs from April 24 to June 23.