19 Dec 2023

23-059 Walla Walla District navigation locks will close in January for annual maintenance

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS, Ore. & Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District is closing navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers beginning Jan. 14, 2024 at 6 a.m. for an eleven-week outage. This extended outage will allow the district to perform routine maintenance and to replace aged equipment to reduce the risk of asset failure.

11 Dec 2023

23-058 Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing Dec. 18 through 21 to perform maintenance

Kahlotus, Wash. – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings Dec. 18 through 21 to perform maintenance.

7 Dec 2023

23-057 Dworshak closes select recreation areas for the winter

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam will be closing some of its recreation areas for the winter season.

1 Dec 2023

23-056 Dworshak Dam releases to increase beginning December 4 for turbine testing

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam will be increasing releases starting Dec. 4 to accommodate testing required for turbine maintenance. The public can expect the Clearwater River below the dam to change several feet between December 4 and 9. River users should use caution.

28 Nov 2023

23-055 Public crossing at Little Goose Dam limited Dec. 4 through 15

STARBUCK, Wash. – Public crossing at Little Goose Lock and Dam will be limited to local farmers and ranchers between Dec. 4 and 15. Normal public crossing will be closed.

27 Nov 2023

23-054 Turner Gulch courtesy dock will be removed until March 1, 2024

Boise, Idaho – The Turner Gulch seasonal courtesy dock, maintained and regularly adjusted under license agreement to Ada County Parks and Waterways, will be removed from Dec. 1, 2023, to March 1, 2024. The ramp will remain open for use without the courtesy dock.

17 Nov 2023

23-053 Public crossing at Lower Monumental Dam may experience delays Nov. 27 through Dec. 7

Kahlotus, Wash. – Individuals crossing Lower Monumental Lock and Dam between Nov. 27 and Dec. may experience delays up to one hour while officials perform maintenance.

2 Nov 2023

23-052 USACE to rehabilitate and improve Russel Creek Canal

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – This winter, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District will begin a rehabilitation and improvement project on Russel Creek Canal. The canal, a part of the Mill Creek Flood Control Project, is located downstream of Bennington Lake and runs approximately one mile from the lake to Russel Creek.

25 Oct 2023

23-051 Lower Granite Lock and Dam resumes winter hours for dam crossing and visitor center

Pomeroy, Wash – Lower Granite Lock and Dam has resumed winter hours for public dam crossings and the visitor center.

17 Oct 2023

23-050 Newly sown grass enhances beauty and sustainability at Gateway Park

Clarkston, Wash – Gateway Park, a community landmark, is sporting a fresh look with recently sown grass. This transformation promises a more lush and sustainable landscape for residents and visitors to enjoy.