25 Nov 2015

15-077 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 for the winter season on Dec. 1, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam.

24 Nov 2015

15-076 Corps dams to close for vehicle crossings on Thanksgiving, Christmas, News Year’s Day; Travelers should plan alternate routes across lower Snake River

LOWER SNAKE RIVER, 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.

23 Nov 2015

15-075 McNary Dam new potable water system completed; old water tank demolition in progress

UMATILLA, Ore. – Construction of McNary Lock and Dam's new potable water distribution system was completed and put into service on Friday, Nov. 20, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials.

16 Nov 2015

15-074 Maintenance work progresses to north levee; visitors advised to avoid work areas

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Portions of the paved trail on the north side of the federally managed section of the Mill Creek Levee System will be temporarily closed to visitors starting Tuesday, Nov. 17, to accommodate levee-maintenance activities, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today.

16 Nov 2015

15-073 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Veterans Day; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Veterans 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.