19 Dec 2014

14-097 Rainstorms likely to increase Mill Creek flows; Corps encourages seasonal flood awareness

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Mill Creek flows through Walla Walla are expected to increase significantly as a result of a storm system moving through the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. Although flow levels are anticipated to remain well below flood stage, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff advise people to use caution around the cold, fast-moving water in Mill Creek and other rivers, streams and creeks throughout the region.

17 Dec 2014

14-096 Dworshak discharge flows to fluctuate Thursday

AHSAHKA, Idaho -- Water discharge from Dworshak Dam near Orofino, Idaho, will temporarily fluctuate on Thursday, Dec. 18, while U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff conduct a generator unit test, operations officials at the dam announced today.

11 Dec 2014

14-095 McNary rangers offer guided bird-watching hikes Dec. 20, Jan. 10

Park rangers at McNary Lock and Dam will offer free guided bird-watching hikes through the McNary Wildlife Nature Area on Dec. 20, 2014, and Jan. 10, 2015.

4 Dec 2014

14-094 Corps invites public comments on City of Kamiah draft FONSI

KAMIAH, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District invites public comments on their Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the City of Kamiah, Idaho, Water System Improvements Project. Comments are due no later than Dec. 15.

25 Nov 2014

14-093 Corps Regulatory Office moves to downtown Boise

BOISE, Idaho – The Boise Regulatory Field Office will temporarily share office space with the Walla Walla District’s Boise Outreach Office in Washington Group Plaza on Park Boulevard in downtown Boise, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program officials announced today.

24 Nov 2014

14-092 Winter weather to close some Dworshak recreation facilities

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam and Reservoir recreation staff will close Viewpoint restrooms, Dam View Campground, Canyon Creek Campground and Merrys Bay Day-Use Area on Monday, Dec. 1, for the winter season.

24 Nov 2014

14-091 Corps dams to close for vehicle crossings on Thanksgiving, Christmas, News Year’s Day; Travelers should plan alternate routes across lower Snake River

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas, News Year’s Day plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

24 Nov 2014

14-090 Dworshak discharge flows to temporarily change

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Water discharge from Dworshak Dam near Orofino, Idaho, will temporarily fluctuate on Tuesday, Nov. 25, between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. while U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff complete required maintenance on a main breaker in the power house, operations officials at the dam announced today.

24 Nov 2014

14-089 Mill Creek Office temporarily closed for security exercise

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Public access to the Mill Creek Office is temporarily closed throughout today, Nov. 24, to accommodate a security exercise, according to officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District.

21 Nov 2014

14-088 Community rallies to help repair Little Meadow Creek ATV Camp vandalism

AHSAHKA, Idaho – When U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers discovered vandalism at the Little Meadow Creek ATV Camp along Dworshak Reservoir in June 2014, they knew it could be quite some time before they could make repairs. The nearby community of Orofino, Idaho, rallied to help.