7 May 2012

Corps completes environmental compliance for Dworshak Nutrient Supplementation Project Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has completed environmental compliance for the Dworshak Nutrient Supplementation Project, an ecosystem improvement project at Dworshak Reservoir. After review and consideration of recent public comments in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Corps found that the project would not have significant impacts on the environment.

4 May 2012

Dworshak Reservoir “No Wake” buoy vandalized

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir are asking for the public’s help by providing information about serious vandalizing of the Elk Creek “No Wake” buoy on the reservoir during this past winter.

4 May 2012

Corps activates emergency operations center; provides technical assistance to Ada County

An U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hydraulic engineer from the Walla Walla District’s Boise Outreach Office headed downstream on the south shore of Boise River yesterday to provide technical assistance to Ada City-County Emergency Management (ACCEM) officials who discovered seepage and sink holes developing in a gravel pit located near Eagle Island

30 Apr 2012

Bassmaster Magazine ranks Columbia River and Dworshak Reservoir in Top 100 best bass fishing spots

Of the thousands of fishing holes across the nation, two locations managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District made the Bassmaster Magazine Top-100 list of best places to fish for bass, according to an April 24 release by B.A.S.S. Communications at www.bassmaster.com/news/bassmaster-magazine-crowns-100-best-bass-lakes.

27 Apr 2012

Rainstorms and snowmelt forecasted to increase river flows; Corps encourages flood-safety preparedness

Mother Nature must have known April 22-28 is National Severe Weather Week. Sunday marked the beginning of the first-ever National Severe Weather Week. NOAA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partnered to raise awareness about severe weather risks and preparedness. "Be a Force of Nature" and check out this website www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/news/042212_severe.html.

18 Apr 2012

Corps extends public comment period to March 30 for Port of Lewiston Dock Expansion and Storage Area Development

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District has extended a public comment period to March 30 for an Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the “Port of Lewiston Dock Expansion and Storage Area Development.”

17 Apr 2012

Lucky Peak staff schedules ‘rooster tail’ displays

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to discharge water April 28 and 29 through Lucky Peak Lake's outlet structure (located adjacent to the powerhouse) to create the classic “rooster tail,” historically one of the area’s popular attractions. The eight-hour-long displays are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29.

16 Apr 2012

Corps approves Port of Lewiston dock expansion application

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has approved a Port of Lewiston dock expansion application after multiple reviews of several facets of the proposal.

5 Apr 2012

Ice Harbor Lock and Dam seeks historic photos, memories for 50th anniversary event in June

BURBANK, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Ice Harbor Lock and Dam is seeking historic

5 Apr 2012

Corps begins filling Bennington Lake for upcoming recreation season

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations staff will begin diverting water from Mill Creek to Bennington Lake today in preparation for the upcoming recreation season.