17 Jun 2015

15-038 Borgans Island reopens June 19 for limited recreation

TRI-CITIES, Wash. – The Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will reopen Borgans Island for limited recreation access on Friday, June 19, natural resource managers at the district announced, today.

17 Jun 2015

15-037 Dworshak discharge flows increased to cool rising river temperatures

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Low seasonal inflows, recent hot weather conditions and more of the same forecasted for the rest of the week have prompted changes in flow operations at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir near Orofino, Idaho.

12 Jun 2015

15-036 Goats return to manage vegetation along Mill Creek channel

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – A herd of goats arrives on Tuesday, June 16, to remove weeds and other vegetation growing on levees that border the creek shoreline extending from the Mill Creek diversion dam downstream to the metal division works foot bridge near the Mill Creek Office.

11 Jun 2015

15-035 Dworshak Reservoir full; outdoor fun awaits visitors

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Reservoir reached full-pool elevation on June 7, offering earlier-than-usual prime water recreation conditions, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers announced today

8 Jun 2015

15-034 Triathlon to affect Lucky Peak Dam area access

BOISE, Idaho – A community-sponsored triathlon athletic event will be held at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lucky Peak Dam and Lake June 10 through June 13, affecting visitor access to some recreation areas during those days.

27 May 2015

15-033 Corps of Engineers announces extended 2016-2017 Columbia River lock system closure beginning December 2016

BOARDMAN, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to conduct an extended navigation lock outage beginning December 12, 2016, Corps officials from Walla Walla and Portland districts announced today during a regional navigation meeting held at the Port of Morrow SAGE Center in Boardman, Oregon. The 14-week-long closure will affect all navigation locks operated by the Corps on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The extended lock outage plan is a coordinated effort between Portland and Walla Walla districts, whose goal is to prioritize needed lock repairs along the Columbia and Snake rivers to minimize the impact lock closures have on river users.

21 May 2015

15-032 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Monday holiday; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Memorial Day weekend 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 most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

13 May 2015

15-031 Dworshak Visitor Center announces new summer season and dam tour hours

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dworshak Dam Visitor Center announced new hours and dam tours for the 2015 summer recreation season.

13 May 2015

15-030 McNary Dam hosts free fishing derby for kids

UMATILLA, Ore. – Young anglers are invited to a free fishing derby at McNary Lock and Dam on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon.

13 May 2015

15-029 Summer recreational vessel lockage schedule begins May 15

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Friday, May 15, marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, according to Corps navigation planners.