26 Aug 2011

Corps, Idaho Water Resource Board partner on Weiser-Galloway geological and operational studies

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Idaho Water Resource Board IWRB) signed two partnering agreements today, Aug. 26, to conduct geological and operational studies of the Weiser River located near the City of Weiser, Idaho.

25 Aug 2011

Corps power team helps FEMA prepare for Hurricane Irene

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sent a 12-member emergency power team to Fayetteville, N.C., early this morning (Thursday, Aug. 25), to help FEMA respond to power losses anticipated to occur as Hurricane Irene moves toward U.S. states along the Atlantic Ocean.

25 Aug 2011

Fish screen installation work to temporarily close portions of Mill Creek Recreational Trail

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Visitors using the Mill Creek Recreational Trail along the north levee of Mill Creek in Walla Walla, Wash., may find portions of the trail temporarily blocked to accommodate construction activities as the City of Walla Walla installs a new fish screen on a culvert connecting to the creek, located between Rooks Park and the Corps of Engineers Mill Creek Office, according to Corps officials.

25 Aug 2011

Dworshak announces September showings of nature-themed movies

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The public is invited to attend free nature-themed movie presentations at the Dworshak Dam Visitor Center theater during September, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam announced today.

24 Aug 2011

2011 Corps of Engineers flood fight effort a success due to District preparation, regional coordination

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – With record flooding all across the nation, 2011 had one of the most eventful flood seasons in recent history. And the Pacific Northwest was no exception.

23 Aug 2011

LoMo Dam reopens for Monday-Thursday vehicle crossings; Lower Granite open for crossings on Labor Day

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Operations officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, located on the Snake River near Kahlotus, Wash., reestablished their public vehicle crossings schedule today, until further notice.

19 Aug 2011

Construction work to temporarily close trail access along Mill Creek’s Whitetail Trail, Aug. 22 through Sept. 23

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Pedestrian access along the north end of the Whitetail Trail on Mill Creek Project lands will be closed to accommodate construction activities Aug. 22 through Sept. 23, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the Mill Creek Project office.

18 Aug 2011

Corps seeks public input on draft EA, FONSI for new Mill Creek office, maintenance buildings

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Corps), invites the public to comment on its draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Mill Creek Flood Control Project New Office and Maintenance Buildings construction project.

17 Aug 2011

McNary Dam park rangers offer north shore fish-viewing, NavLock tours

UMATILLA, Ore. – The Natural Resources Management staff at McNary Lock and Dam will offer tours of the Washington Fish View Room and the navigation lock on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning Saturday, Aug. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 29, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam.

12 Aug 2011

Corps posts temporary fire restrictions on Dworshak lands; Dry forest conditions pose wildfire risk

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Extremely dry forest conditions prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to place temporary fire restrictions on all Corps-managed lands around Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, effective Thursday, Aug. 18.