14 Jan 2022

22-005 Columbia and Snake river navigation locks will close in February for annual maintenance

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS, Ore. & Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District will close the District’s navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers in February for regularly-scheduled annual inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs.

3 Nov 2021

21-058 Lower Granite Natural Resources Office begins work at Swallows Park

Clarkston, Wash. -- Maintenance staff from the Lower Granite Natural Resources Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, will bring fill material into Swallows Park beginning today, November 3.

20 Oct 2021

21-056 Lower Granite is looking for volunteers

CLARKSTON, Wash. – Lower Granite Lock and Dam is looking for individuals or couples to serve as volunteers. There are two types of positions open: Visitor Center Host Volunteers and Janitorial/Grounds Maintenance Volunteers.

21 Sep 2021

21-053 Increased number of homeless at Corps recreational sites

CLARKSTON, Wash. – There has been a recent rise in the number of homeless and transient individuals along day use areas and campsites. Rangers and staff are working with local community outreach organizations to assist those who need such services.

20 Jul 2021

21-040 Little Goose closing esplanade for seal coating this Friday, July 23

STARBUCK, Wash. – Little Goose Lock and Dam will be temporarily closing public access to the esplanade picnic and fishing areas on Friday, July 23 to accommodate asphalt maintenance work in the adjacent parking lot.

21 Jun 2021

21-033 Dworshak Dam to increase releases for flow augmentation

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam releases will increase from 1,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) on Tuesday to the maximum powerhouse capacity of 9,400 cfs by Thursday night. The river will rise approximately 0.5 feet during the flow changes Tuesday night. The river level is then expected to remain in the same range through the end of the week. This increase in releases is being made to support flow augmentation intended to keep the tailwater of Lower Granite at or below 68° F.

4 Jun 2021

21-032 Dworshak Dam continues to refill as flow augmentation season approaches

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam releases will remain at 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) as the reservoir continues to refill throughout the month. This operation is intended to capture as much water as possible before the start of flow augmentation.

19 Apr 2021

21-024 Lower Granite Visitor Center to open 7 days a week starting May 1

CLARKSTON, WA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lower Granite Visitor Center will be open seven days a week starting Saturday, May 1.

19 Apr 2021

21-023 Park and Restroom hour changes effective May 1

CLARKSTON, WA – The hours for parks and restrooms on the Lewiston and Clarkston sides of the Clearwater and Snake River National Recreation Trail at Corps-managed areas will be changing May 1. These areas include Greenbelt Boat Ramp, Swallows Park, Chestnut Beach, Confluence, and Clearwater Landing.

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.