Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System online application portal

Press Operations — Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is introducing its new Regulatory Request System, an online application portal that allows the public to submit permit applications and other information when requesting permission to dredge, fill or conduct activities in jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the U.S.

Gavins Point releases increased slightly ahead of colder temperatures

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increased Gavins Point releases from 17,000 cubic feet per second to 19,000 cfs at noon Friday. The National Weather Service’s forecast indicates the lower Missouri River basin will experience extreme cold temperatures for the next 7-10 days. The much colder temperatures have the potential to cause or excaserbate ice formation on tributaries and the mainstem of the lower Missouri River.

Gavins Point Dam releases reduced to winter release rate

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began reducing the Gavins Point releases to the winter release rate on Nov. 24, marking the end of flow support for the 2020 Missouri River navigation season. “Releases from Gavins Point Dam were reduced from 34,000 cubic feet per second to 17,000 cfs,” said John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division. “Releases from Gavins Point will be adjusted this winter as needed to lessen the impacts of river ice formation on water intakes in the lower river.” Based on the Sept. 1 System storage, Gavins Point Dam winter releases will be at least 17,000 cfs.

Missouri River Water Management virtual public meetings set for Nov. 2

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:19:00 GMT

The Missouri River Water Management Division invites the public to participate in one of two virtual public meetings scheduled for Nov. 2. The meetings will take place at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. central time. Details for connecting to each webinar is posted to our website.

August inflows much below average in northern Missouri River Basin

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:09:00 GMT

August precipitation was well-below normal in the Missouri River Basin, particularly in the western and far northern portions, which received less than 25% of normal precipitation. The lack of precipitation and dry soil conditions resulted in 74% of average August runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa (upper Basin). The 2020 calendar year forecast for the upper Basin, updated on September 1, is 30.6 million acre-feet (MAF), 119% of average. Average annual runoff for the upper Basin is 25.8 MAF. Runoff in the upper Basin during the remainder of 2020 is forecast to be below average.

Crest Road across Gavins Point spillway closed Tuesday May 19

Press Operations — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:03:00 GMT

The spillway and intake deck on the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota will be closed from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, May 19. This will prohibit through traffic on the road that crosses Gavins Point Dam, also known as the Crest Road.

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.

Reservoir refill conditions improve in Willamette Valley

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:17:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District anticipates better water refill across the Willamette Valley Project throughout the summer than previously forecast.

USACE awards contract to complete levee repairs on the Pender – Logan Creek Right Bank Levee System in Pender, Nebraska.

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:48:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a $7.1 million construction contract Wednesday to Michels Corporation of Brownsville, Wisconsin, to repair the Pender – Logan Creek Right Bank levee system in Pender, Nebraska. This is the 17th contract the Omaha District has awarded to repair the tributary systems damaged during the March 2019 flood. This contract will fully repair this damaged levee system.

Corps relaxes restrictions for more recreation sites in Oregon

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 17:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is easing restrictions at additional recreational sites.

Corps relaxes restrictions for more recreation sites in Oregon

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 17:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) is easing restrictions at additional recreational sites.