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USACE Issues Permit for Construction of Road Aimed to Service King Cove, Alaska

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District provided the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities with a signed Department of Army permit on Thursday, which authorizes construction of a new 18.9-mile-long road.

USACE urges boating safety near dams

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:55:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District reminds boaters to stay clear of boat restricted zones near dams after a disabled recreational boat drifted into the restricted area near McNary Lock and Dam on Monday, July 6.

Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Historic Alliance to Fast-Track Louisiana Infrastructure Following Summit at Sea Level

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

In a display of intergovernmental unity, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have agreed to a joint commitment to overhaul bureaucratic processes and accelerate coastal resilience efforts.

USACE to treat Osprey Point for invasive flowering rush

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:03:18 GMT

PASCO, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District will treat invasive flowering rush at Osprey Point in Pasco, Washington, using the herbicide Aquastrike (active ingredients: Diquat and Endothall).

Below-average runoff leads to reduced navigation flow support and shortened season

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:09:51 GMT

June runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa was 2.9 million acre-feet, 52% of average. The updated 2026 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average.

Public crossing at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam closed starting July 13

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:55:11 GMT

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – The public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closed July 13 through July 23.

Erosion moves mountains: USACE’s relentless reply to the Mount St. Helens eruption

Andria Allmond — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:17:00 GMT

After more than a century of quiet brooding, Mount St. Helens, known to the Cowlitz as Lawetlat’la, or The Smoking Mountain, began to announce its impending wrath. In the end, the mountain’s eruption would prove to not be singular event, but the beginning of a decades-long geological and engineering challenge.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5.

USACE Announces Operational Updates for Willamette Valley Dams

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:32:45 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has finalized its plan for operating the Willamette Valley’s 13 federal dams by executing a Record of Decision (ROD).

USACE innovations increase fish survivability on the Snake and Columbia rivers

Elijah Wittum — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:58:04 GMT

KAHLOTUS, Wash. – Beneath the surface of the Snake River, an ever-changing aquatic environment dictates the survival of some of the region's most iconic wildlife, Pacific salmon and steelhead. To protect these vulnerable species, personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District are deploying innovative “fish bubblers” to combat rising temperatures.

J. Strom Thurmond Hurricane Helene Debris Mission, 2025 "Restoring Thurmond: Success Forged Through Trials and Tribulations"

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:44:32 GMT

The J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project experienced extensive damage to all 51 USACE operated recreation areas as a result of Hurricane Helene's movement through the area in September 2025, including what was originally estimated to be 500,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris such as hazardous trees and stumps. This brought the recreation mission at the project to an almost complete stop for the 2025 recreation season.

Step into the fascinating world of Pacific lamprey June 24 at Bonneville Dam for Lampreypalooza

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission invite the public to Lampreypalooza for a day of science, storytelling, and up-close encounters with one of the Northwest’s most ancient and culturally significant native fish.

Vigilance 24/7: How the Walla Walla District prepares dams – and communities – for the unexpected

Joshua Glenn — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:29:42 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – What does it take to keep a dam safe? For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District the answer goes far beyond replacing concrete and steel. Through continuous training and detailed safety inspections, USACE has created a culture of learning from real-world events to stay prepared for emergencies.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Ediz Hook beach nourishment July 16

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:21:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will oversee placement of beach fill nourishment material on the seaward side of the Ediz Hook armor stone revetment in Port Angeles, Wash., starting as early as July 16.

Complex project earns Walla Walla District team national award

Elijah Wittum — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is part of the first team ever to receive the USACE National Regulatory Team of the Year, recognized during the 2025 USACE National Awards ceremony earlier this year.

USACE, U.S. Air Force partners fortify Malmstrom national defense with ‘Gateway to Sentinel’ groundbreaking

Louis R. Velasco — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:43:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders celebrated a project groundbreaking May 28, 2026 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The project will serve as the “gateway” for future modernization efforts to the installation’s Minuteman III ICBM arsenal. The Commercial Entrance Control Facility has a simple but strategic purpose: enable easier and direct access for contractors and heavy construction machinery to Sentinel-related construction sites around the installation.

USACE and FIND Outdoors Enter into CCSCMA at Carters Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:02:20 GMT

Carters Lake is demonstrating the value of innovative recreation partnerships through the first recreation season of the Challenge Cost Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) with FIND Outdoors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with the outdoors. FIND Outdoors’ mission is to inspire people to connect with nature through well-managed outdoor recreation sites, campgrounds, visitor centers, guided tours, and educational opportunities for all ages and abilities. This shared mission is now being applied across the CCSCMA parks at Carters Lake, and early implementation is already providing valuable lessons for the broader USACE recreation program.

USACE Walla Walla District highlights recreation benefits, announces 2026 fee-free days

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:18:05 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – From eastern Washington to northeastern Oregon and Idaho, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is proud to connect communities with the great outdoors. While the district works daily on critical water and energy infrastructure, it also manages more than 37 recreation areas. Welcoming millions of visitors each year, these public lands support local tourism and promote healthy, active lifestyles by offering:

Weekend heat spike could prove deadly

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:07:59 GMT

The National Weather Service is predicting a spike in temperatures this weekend, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s along the Interstate 5 corridor. High heat like this often drives people to seek relief in lakes and rivers across the region, which could be deadly if those who swim, boat or fish are not wearing life jackets.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:46:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.