10 Jul 2019

19-082 Dworshak discharge flows to increase to 12,500 cfs tomorrow; flows help cool rising river temperatures to improve conditions for migrating fish

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Continued rising temperatures forecasted for the coming week https://www.weather.gov have prompted changes in flow operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dworshak Dam and Reservoir near Orofino, Idaho. Water previously discharging at 9,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) from Dworshak Dam began increasing this afternoon toward target flows of 12,500 cfs, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) water-management officials. Downstream of the dam, water elevation will likely result in Clearwater River surface elevation increasing by about 9 inches at the at USGS gage located at Peck, Idaho.

8 Jul 2019

19-081Repairs continue on Lower Granite Visitor Center parking lot; South Shore Visitor Center temporarily closed July 12-13

POMEROY, Wash. – Lower Granite South Shore Visitor Center, located at Lower Granite Lock and Dam on the lower Snake River near Pomeroy, Washington, will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, to accommodate asphalt maintenance work in the adjacent parking lot, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today.

5 Jul 2019

19-080 Dworshak discharge flows increased to cool rising river temperatures

AHSAHKA, Idaho – 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.

5 Jul 2019

19-079 Corps seeks public input on proposed Columbia Park property disposal

KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) seeks public comments regarding the scope of the Columbia Park Land Disposal Environmental Assessment (EA). Public input/comments may be submitted July 8 through August 8, 2019.

3 Jul 2019

19-078 Corps stresses safety during July 4 holiday weekend

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

3 Jul 2019

19-077 Lower Granite open for vehicle crossings on Thursday holiday; Travelers should plan alternate routes across river at ‘LoMo’ and Little Goose dams

If your upcoming Independence 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.

2 Jul 2019

19-076 Dworshak Reservoir offers July 4 holiday fun

Enjoy a variety of outdoor summer fun opportunities at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir during the Independence Day holiday weekend – boating, camping, water sports, swimming, fishing, hiking and more.

28 Jun 2019

19-075 Walla Walla District announces annual award winners

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Eight civilian employees and two teams of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District earned recognition for superior performance during an annual-award ceremony on Friday, June 28, at the District Headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington.

28 Jun 2019

19-074 Former Walla Walla District Chief of Resource Management honored

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Nicolo “Nick” Moramarco, retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, chief of Resource Management, received the District's highest employee award on Friday, June 28, at the District Headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington

26 Jun 2019

19-073 Boise River flows to decrease to 1,550 cfs by Friday

BOISE, Idaho -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to reduce flows through the City of Boise by 600 cubic feet per second (cfs) on Wednesday, June 26, reaching approximately 2,750 cfs by late-morning. They will follow that by decreasing flows by 600 cfs on Thursday and 600 cfs on Friday, reaching 1,550 cfs at the Glenwood gauge on Friday morning.