Wildland Fires Impact Snake River Habitat Management Units ahead of Fall Hunting Season

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
Published Aug. 25, 2026
A map of USACE recreation sites along the lower Snake and Columbia rivers.

A map of USACE recreation sites along the lower Snake and Columbia rivers.

A map of USACE recreation sites along the lower Snake and Columbia rivers.

A map of USACE recreation sites along the lower Snake and Columbia rivers.

Recent wildland fires have damaged several Habitat Management Units along the Snake River managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District. 

These lands, which provide habitat for a variety of and offer public recreation opportunities for fishing, hunting, and hiking, may be unsafe this fall due to extensive fire damage. Hunters and others planning to visit these lands should adjust their plans accordingly. Visitors should be aware of changing conditions, prioritize safety, and remain alert to degraded habitat and hazardous terrain. 

HMUs with significant burning include, but are not limited to: 

  • Lower Snake River West  
    • Hollebeke HMU 
    • 55 Mile HMU 
    • Skookum HMU 
       
  • Lower Snake River East  
    • Lyons Ferry HMU
    • Texas Rapids HMU 
    • Little Goose Landing HMU 

For more information about recreation opportunities in the Walla Walla District visit: https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ or the district's official website: www.nww.usace.army.mil or contact us at 509-527-7020.  


Contact
Public Affairs Office
509-527-7020
cenww-pa@usace.army.mil

Release no. 26-033