Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

USACE Announces Unprecedented Approach to Protect Juneau, Alaska from Mendenhall Glacier Floods

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a never-before-seen “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” (BINP) approach to protect Juneau, Alaska, from future glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The Corps will soon solicit proposals to tackle the GLOF phenomenon in a way that seeks to expedite real, cutting-edge infrastructure prototypes on a faster timeline and at a significantly lower cost to taxpayers, deliberately avoiding burdensome processes and paperwork.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin seasonal Lucky Peak Reservoir drawdown on Aug. 10

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:06:41 GMT

BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, in coordination with the Bureau of Reclamation, will begin the seasonal drawdown of Lucky Peak Reservoir on Monday, Aug. 10, in preparation for fall and winter operations.

Goats return to Mill Creek for levee management

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:42:36 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District will use a herd of goats and sheep to remove weeds and other vegetation along the levees bordering the shoreline from the Mill Creek Diversion Dam downstream to the metal footbridge near the Mill Creek Office.

Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit to temporarily close for Amon Creek restoration

Press Operations — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:22:00 GMT

RICHLAND, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed the Columbia Park Trail parking lot and surrounding habitat area at the Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit from Aug. 4 to 14 to accommodate the start of a major ecosystem restoration project.

Public Invited to Offutt Ditch Flood Risk Management Study Scoping Meeting

Press Operations — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with the Papio-Missouri River

Dworshak Dam to increase flows to support temperature stabilization

Press Operations — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:50:59 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam water releases will gradually increase starting tonight, rising from approximately 8,700 cubic feet per second to 13,000 cfs by Friday, August 7.

Mill Creek Fish Ladder Project reaches next milestone toward completion

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:20:28 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Contractors recently completed construction of the upstream northeast and northwest retaining walls at the Mill Creek Fish Ladder Project. These walls will connect to the upstream gate wall and fish ladder exit, expected to be completed by October. The retaining walls will allow the project to enter its next phase without reinstalling a cofferdam during the upcoming high-water season.

Drought vs. drawdown at Detroit reservoir: Top 5 questions answered

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:44:51 GMT

This summer, visitors to and residents near Detroit Reservoir are noticing lower-than-average water levels.

Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and highlights our rangers' vital roles in environmental stewardship, public safety and managing some of the nation's premier water-based recreation areas.

Heat broils eastern Washington, Idaho as federal water managers seek to salve river temperatures. Enter Dworshak Dam – calm, cool (water) and collected.

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:52:13 GMT

The Clearwater and Snake rivers converge at Lewiston and the hot water from those two rivers mixing there is dangerous for salmon and steelhead that prefer cooler water temperatures. As dire as this can be, there is one tool the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has to help cool the river – Dworshak Dam, also near Orofino. Salmon are cold-water species and migrate most efficiently at 65 degrees, according to Chris Peery, fish biologist for Walla Walla District.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Phase 2 of Flood Mitigation Measures in Mendenhall River Valley in Juneau, Alaska

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:39:52 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday the second phase (Phase 2) of temporary flood mitigation measures in the Mendenhall River Valley in Juneau, Alaska, designed to increase protection for the capital city under threat by the glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF).

White River Basin communities invited to open house for Mud Mountain Dam Water Control Manual update

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:37:00 GMT

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District will host an open house Sept. 1 in Auburn, Washington to inform the public about the district’s efforts to update Mud Mountain Dam’s Water Control Manual. USACE developed this proposed update to better balance the MMD’s finite reservoir capacity with flood risk reduction for the lower Puyallup and White River communities. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the associated environmental review process and how to provide comments for the draft supplemental environmental assessment.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin seasonal Lucky Peak Reservoir drawdown

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:21:00 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, in coordination with the Bureau of Reclamation, plans to begin gradually lowering the pool elevation of Lucky Peak Reservoir during the week of Aug. 10 as part of normal seasonal water management operations.

Water Follies visitors urged to protect shoreline vegetation

Press Operations — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:14:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – As the Tri-Cities prepares for the annual Water Follies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is reminding visitors that shoreline vegetation along the Columbia River serves an important purpose for fish, wildlife, and the health of our communities and the river ecosystem.

Col. Brendan “Mac” McEvoy assumes command of USACE Portland District

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:25:24 GMT

Army Col. Brendan John “Mac” McEvoy became the 65th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today.

USACE Walla Walla District welcomes new commander

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Lt. Col. Kathryn A. Werback relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, to Lt. Col. Douglas D. Droesch, during a change of command ceremony held in Walla Walla, Washington, July 15.

During historically dry year, USACE to hold virtual public meeting about Lost Creek, Applegate reservoir levels

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:52:31 GMT

Army water managers will hold a virtual public information meeting July 22 to discuss historically low water levels and the summer forecast for the Rogue River Basin.

USACE to discuss low Willamette Valley reservoir levels at virtual public meeting

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Water managers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will hold a virtual public information meeting July 23 to share the latest summer water forecast and discuss ongoing drought conditions across the Willamette Valley’s 13 federal reservoirs.

Six Senior Tech Leaders Join USACE to Enhance Enterprise IT Capabilities

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), whose mission is to deliver vital engineering solutions in support of our nation, is pleased to announce six significant senior IT leader appointments for the USACE CIO/G-6.

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.