Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Kanopolis Dam Project Extended to Enhance Downstream Protection; Lake Levels Rise as Gates Close

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:45:08 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has announced an extension to the major outlet channel repair project at Kanopolis Dam. The project will now include the placement of additional riprap downstream to increase erosion protection, with an expected completion date in July. This significant repair project, which addresses issues identified in a 2020 inspection, has been underway to fix erosion and other damages in the outlet channel. The initial work involved replacing existing riprap and addressing the underlying geology that contributed to erosion since the dam's completion in 1948. Although the channel work is complete, this new phase adds another layer of riprap downstream from the outlet channel to provide enhanced stability.

Increased Boise River flows anticipated this spring for flood risk management

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:48:43 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin flood risk management releases from its Boise River reservoirs starting Wednesday, April 15.

Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee to hold spring plenary session in Nebraska City, Nebraska

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:17:55 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) will hold a plenary session May 19-20, 2026, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The meeting will be held at the Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, and concluding at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. The draft MRRIC meeting agenda can be requested by emailing mrric@usace.army.mil. The MRRIC meets one to two times each year.

Tuttle Creek Update for Spring Session

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:06:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, announce the completion of the spring period for the Tuttle Creek Reservoir Water Injection Dredging Demonstration on April 10th 2026. The project experienced an initial delay because of a fuel tank incident, and the demonstration was later extended from a planned 10 days to 15 days due to persistent high winds and lightning.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Continue Work on Brandon Road Interbasin Project

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will soon begin the next construction phase of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). This comes as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle announced Thursday, April 9, that he has directed management and execution of BRIP be immediately transferred from the USACE Rock Island District to the USACE Detroit District. This transfer will ensure the project progresses in closer coordination with the state of Michigan, which has been a model non-federal sponsor for this project to date.

Spring fish operations begin on Snake, Columbia rivers

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:49:00 GMT

Spring fish passage operations began April 3 at federal dams on the lower Snake River and will begin April 10 on the lower Columbia River.

USACE begins $3.02 million repair of Rogue River South Jetty

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has begun a $3,021,620 repair of the Rogue River South Jetty in Gold Beach, Oregon. The contractor, Suulutaqq Inc., will place approximately 5,000 tons of stone to ensure the long-term reliability of the navigation channel.

Dry March leads to reduction in annual basin runoff forecast

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:40:54 GMT

The updated 2026 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. March runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.7 million acre-feet, 56% of average.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closes Rooks Park

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:48:36 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District has temporarily closed Rooks Park, located at the Mill Creek Project, effective immediately through April 15.

John Day Dam recreation sites transition to cashless fee system

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, announced it will transition to a fully cashless fee collection system at several recreation sites near the John Day Lock and Dam, effective April 15.

USACE officials advise boaters to expect earlier high water levels in Lakes Washington and Union

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:17:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials advise private and commercial interests along Lake Washington Ship Canal and in Lakes Washington and Union to expect earlier high water than in previous years.

Dworshak Announces Recreation Area Openings

Press Operations — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:49:52 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir that were temporarily closed for public safety following recent flooding and mudslides

Second pilot project for innovative Water Injection Dredging set to begin at Tuttle Creek Lake after delay

Press Operations — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:18:00 GMT

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Kansas Water Office, is pleased to announce the start of the second demonstration period for the innovative Water Injection Dredging project at Tuttle Creek Lake following last week’s delay. The second demonstration period will take place from March 26 – April 4, 2026, providing a real-world assessment of Water Injection Dredging's effectiveness in sedimentation management within inland reservoirs. This pioneering project aims to evaluate Water Injection Dredging (WID) as a potential alternative to traditional mechanical dredging. WID technology uses a pressurized and controlled injection of water to loosen sediment from the lakebed, allowing it to be carried downstream by the natural current.

Dworshak Dam Increases Releases for Flood Risk Management

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:48:44 GMT

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is increasing flood risk management releases from approximately 12,900 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 14,900 cfs. This is necessary to manage space for the upcoming spring runoff due to higher-than-average inflows and a high reservoir level.

Tuttle Creek Lake Fuel Tank Incident Update

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:59:51 GMT

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announce that following the successful recovery of a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake, the comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions. The health and safety of the public and the protection of the environment remain the top priority and the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved remain focused on mitigating any potential impacts from last week’s diesel fuel spill at Tuttle Creek Lake.

Experts to explain earthquake risk, lower Hills Creek Reservoir levels at public meeting

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:26:24 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, will host two virtual public information sessions on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to discuss proactive safety measures being implemented at Hills Creek Dam.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Alcohol Ban at Illia Dunes

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has banned alcohol at the Illia Dunes Recreation Area on Lake Bryan to curb alcohol-related safety hazards.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CIO/G-6 welcomes two new IT senior leaders

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pleased to announce two senior Information Technology leader appointments for the USACE CIO/G-6

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage nuisance wildlife on Lewiston Levee

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:13 GMT

CLARKSTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has contracted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to begin control measures for burrowing rodents and other nuisance wildlife along the Lewiston Levee.

Thunder Butte DRAFT Integrated Feasibility Report & Environmental Assessment

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST), is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Integrated Feasibility Report (IFR) for the Thunder Butte project in South Dakota. Please access the Draft IFR/EA documents using the links below. The public is encouraged to submit comments during the public comment period, 24 March 2026 - 30 April 2026.