21 Feb 2019

19-011 Bennington Lake road access temporarily closed for safety

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Icy conditions on Reservoir Road leading to Bennington Lake have prompted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers to temporarily close access to the lake parking area, according to operations officials at Mill Creek Dam and Bennington Lake, located on the east side of Walla Walla, Washington.

10 Oct 2018

18-116 Corps hosts ‘Industry Day’ in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District hosted more than 130 business owners during the Corps’ ‘Industry Day’ on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in Walla Walla, Washington.

22 Aug 2018

18-093 Corps invites comments on draft FONSI for City of Pierce Wastewater Improvements Project

PIERCE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District invites public comments on its draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the City of Pierce, Idaho, Wastewater Improvements Project. Comments are due to the Corps no later than Monday, Sept. 24, 2018.

20 Jul 2018

18-080 Corps advises public not to drink from nor swim in shoreline waters near Chestnut Recreation Area because of water-testing results

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises the public to not swim in or drink shoreline river water near the Chestnut Recreation Area after routine weekly testing results showed elevated levels of fecal coliforms in shoreline river water.

13 Sep 2017

17-102 Corps hosts ‘Industry Day’ in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a free seminar for business owners and representatives on Wednesday, October 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to present training on how to do business with the Corps.

27 Jun 2017

17-078 - Corps stresses safety during July 4 holiday weekend

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

17 Mar 2017

17-029 Corps seeks public input for Lower Granite Master Plan Revision; Public scoping meetings scheduled for Clarkston, Pullman

POMEROY, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) is revising the Master Plan (MP) for the Lower Granite Project. Public scoping for this effort will take place from March 22 through April 22 2017. The Corps invites comments from the public regarding management of natural resources and recreational opportunities that should be considered for the Lower Granite Master Plan. Public comments received during this process will be considered during development of the draft MP. The Corps will also prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential effects associated with MP revision. The Corps will consider all comments received.

21 Feb 2017

17-017 Corps celebrates EWeek with “Building Bridges Towards our Future” at local Walla Walla and College Place area schools

WALLA WALLA, Washington – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Walla Walla District will sponsor engineering design competitions at DeSales High School, College Place High School, and Walla Walla Academy to celebrate National Engineers Week (EWeek) February 22-24.

16 Dec 2016

16-090 Corps issues FONSI for Hagerman wastewater project

HAGERMAN, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District issued a final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the City of Hagerman, Idaho, Wastewater System Improvement Project.

16 Dec 2016

16-089 Corps invites public comments on Draft Integrated Letter Report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Federal Participation in Watercraft Inspection Stations

WALLA WALLA, Washington – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District invites public comments on a draft Integrated Letter Report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for Federal Participation in Watercraft Inspection Stations in the Columbia River Basin. Public comments are invited beginning Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, through Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.