26 Nov 2024

USACE performing habitat improvement at the Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit

RICHLAND, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is overseeing habitat improvements at the Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit (HMU) in Richland.

12 Jul 2024

USACE Walla Walla District welcomes new commander

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Lt. Col. ShaiLin Kingslack relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, to Lt. Col. Kathryn (Katie) Werback, during a change of command ceremony held in Walla Walla, Washington, today.

27 Feb 2024

Walla Walla District to hold Small Business Industry Day March 19

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is hosting a free Industry Day seminar for business owners and representatives on Tuesday, March 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to present training on how to do business with USACE.

3 Jan 2023

23-001 The Walla Walla District to celebrate its 75th anniversary in November

Walla Walla, WA. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2023.

21 Nov 2022

22-073 USACE and Mill Creek Flood Control Zone District sign Project Partnership Agreement

Walla Walla, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, and Mill Creek Flood Control Zone District signed a Project Partnership Agreement for the Mill Creek Section 205 Project on November 21.

1 Mar 2022

22-013 Corps assembles and begins installing 2nd Advanced Technology Turbine at Ice Harbor Dam

BURBANK, Wash. – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has completed assembly on the second of three new advanced-designed hydroelectric turbines and begun its installation at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam.

10 Nov 2021

21-061 Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm receives Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mechanical Engineer Michael Timm received a Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at a ceremony held today at 1 p.m. in Walla Walla, Washington.

14 Jul 2021

21-038 Lucky Peak Reservoir pool lowering early to meet irrigation demands

BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation will begin lowering the pool elevation of Lucky Peak Reservoir on Friday, July 23 to meet irrigation demand. This drawdown is earlier than previous years due to extremely dry and hot weather conditions and below normal runoff.

8 Apr 2021

21-018 JOINT RELEASE: Federal agencies increase Boise River flows for irrigation season

BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation will gradually increase Boise River flows through the City of Boise from approximately 250 to 500 cubic feet per second (cfs), beginning April 7 through April 15, to meet initial irrigation diversions.

1 Mar 2021

21-006 Columbia and Snake river navigation locks will close March 6 for annual maintenance

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS, Ore. & Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland and Walla Walla districts will close all Corps navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers March 6 at 6 a.m. for regularly-scheduled annual inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs.