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Corps talks upcoming projects with potential contractors

Business representatives interested in working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are invited to the upcoming fiscal year 17 Industry Day. Those who attend will learn about future Corps projects and how to compete for them. The event is Nov. 2 at the 911 Federal Building at 911 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon. Seating is limited and registration is required. [Read More]
Published: Oct-17-16

Prescribed burning begins near Dorena Reservoir

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners are planning controlled ecological burns near Dorena Reservoir this fall. The burns will take place on 28 acres of land north of Bake Stewart Park, east of the Row River and west of Row River Road. [Read More]
Published: Sep-16-16

‘On-request’ recreational lockage service begins Sept. 16 for boaters on Snake, Columbia rivers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins its winter recreational vessel lock schedule Sept. 16. Recreational boaters may lock past dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers almost any time during daylight hours. [Read More]
Published: Sep-14-16

Plant a tree, camp for free

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to roll up their sleeves and devote Sept. 24 to planting trees and shrubs and improving parks at Cottage Grove Reservoir. The event supports National Public Lands Day--the nation’s largest annual, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands. [Read More]
Published: Sep-09-16

Safety alert: Corps construction near The Dalles Dam North Shore boat launch may cause delays

Access to the North Shore boat launch may be delayed due to construction until the estimated completion in March 2017. [Read More]
Published: Sep-08-16

Corps seeks comments on Regional General Permit

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public to review and comment on a proposed Regional General Permit authorizing certain maintenance activities in waters of the United States within Douglas, Coos and Curry counties. [Read More]
Published: Aug-17-16

Corps begins accepting permit applications electronically

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting permit applications electronically for all applicants proposing work under the jurisdiction of the Portland District Regulatory Branch. This includes all counties in Oregon and applicants in Washington that obtain permits from the Portland District. [Read More]
Published: Aug-04-16

John Day Dam’s Roosevelt Park camping and boat ramp restricted during Yakama Indian Nation Pow-Wow July 15-17

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily prohibit public camping and alcohol use at Roosevelt Park between July 15 and July 17 during the Roosevelt Pow-Wow. Officials stress that day-use areas will be congested during the annual Native American event. [Read More]
Published: Jul-06-16

Corps Reviewing Permit Conditions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requests the public to comment on proposed changes to regional permit conditions for construction projects in Oregon that impact wetlands and navigable waters of the United States. [Read More]
Published: Jun-22-16

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines. [Read More]
Published: Jun-01-16

Catch the free fishing clinic June 11 at Spearfish Park, Wa

The public is invited to a family fishing event at Spearfish Park on June 11. [Read More]
Published: May-31-16

Corps to issue draft Rogue Water Management Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will issue its draft Rogue Basin summer water management plan next week for public review and comment [Read More]
Published: May-18-16

Memorial Day weekend marks reopening of Philippi Park

Philippi Park, a long-time favorite recreation area on the John Day River about 3 miles southeast of John Day Lock and Dam, will reopen to yearly summer use on May 27, 2016. [Read More]
Published: May-18-16

Summer Recreational Vessel Lockage Schedule Begins May 15

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. [Read More]
Published: May-12-16

Columbia River estuary ecosystem restoration project environmental assessment available for com

Revised Comment Period: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Columbia Stock Ranch Ecosystem Restoration Project to restore hydrologic connectivity between the Columbia Stock Ranch project site and the Columbia River. [Read More]
Published: Apr-25-16

Avery Park (West) Limited to Day Use and Walk-In Only

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily limited access to the west portion of Avery Park, to day use and walk-in only. [Read More]
Published: Apr-20-16

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Tours Reopen for Summer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites guests to visit The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and tour the dam this summer. The Dalles Dam Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, between May 1 and Memorial Day weekend. After Memorial Day, the center begins daily operations, seven days a week through Labor Day weekend. [Read More]
Published: Apr-20-16

Effectively compete for upcoming Corps projects

Businesses interested in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work have two opportunities to learn about future projects and how to compete for them. The Corps will host two separate Industry Day events: April 26 and 27. Both events will be at the 911 Federal Building at 911 NE 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon. Seating is limited and registration is required. [Read More]
Published: Apr-11-16

Corps seeks comments on draft EA for Columbia Stock Ranch Ecosystem Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Columbia Stock Ranch Ecosystem Restoration Project to restore hydrologic connectivity between the Columbia Stock Ranch project site and the Columbia River. [Read More]
Published: Apr-08-16

LePage and Plymouth parks open April 1

LePage and Plymouth Parks, on the Columbia River above John Day Dam, are scheduled to open April 1 for the 2016 recreation season. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation day use fee have changed. [Read More]
Published: Mar-24-16
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