Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Corps updates stakeholders on Missouri River Mainstem System operations

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:37:00 GMT

The US Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Water Management Division hosted an update call on Thursday, Oct. 22, for Congressional representatives, Tribal, and state and local government officials, to include emergency managers, local levee sponsors and the media to discuss current conditions, and the projected operation of the mainstem reservoir system as part of the Draft Annual Operating Plan which was released in mid-September for public comment.

Corps, utilities restore power to McKenzie River area after Holiday Farm Fire

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and several utilities successfully bring reliable power to the McKenzie River, Oregon area using Cougar Dam, Oct. 6. Lane Electric, Petersen Cat, Bonneville Power Administration and the Corps worked to “island” Blue River with the nearby dam.

Federal agencies sign hydropower agreement

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation in signing an interagency memorandum of understanding today during a ceremony on National Hydropower Day. The agencies agree to collaborate on common issues and leverage resources to further the nation’s hydropower generation.

20-023 Corps begins flexible spring spill operations to benefit fish and hydropower

Press Operations — Sun, 17 May 2020 16:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began implementing its 2020 Fish Operations Plan at the four lower Snake River dams April 3 and at the lower Columbia River dams April 10.

President’s FY21 Budget: $114.7 million for Little Rock District projects

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:26:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, reports that the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget includes $114.7 million in federal funding for the district’s civil works program.