31 Jan 2013

See how they grow: American chestnut seedlings introduced at Louisville District lakes

On Nov. 20, 2012, vegetation in the Louisville District became a little more diverse with the

30 Jan 2013

Dalles Lock and Dam welcomes raptor (and human) visitors during Eagle Watch 2013

Nestled between Oregon and Washington is the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, home to year-round resident bald eagles and temporary host to hundreds more eagles that winter there. As northern rivers and lakes freeze over and animals go into hibernation, food sources become scarce and the eagles migrate to the Gorge.

22 Jan 2013

Corps hosts web-based public meeting to discuss proposed temporary Philippi Park closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a web-based public meeting Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed temporary closure of Philippi Park, located near John Day Dam.

18 Jan 2013

Site 1 Impoundment completion contract awarded, construction moving forward

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a nearly $48 million contract for the completion of Phase One of the Site 1 Impoundment Project to Munilla Construction Management LLC (d/b/a MCM) of Miami, Fla., Jan. 18.

8 Jan 2013

Corps announces re-opening of trail section, continues work in other locations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that a section of the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail from Moore Haven Lock north to Lakeport was recently re-opened after being closed temporarily during construction. Hikers, bicyclists and other recreationalists can enjoy more than ten miles of newly paved trail on the west side of Lake Okeechobee.

14 Dec 2012

Black Butte Lake closes Observation Point Road

Officials at Black Butte Lake park have closed Observation Point Road to vehicle traffic during repairs to erosion damage caused by recent rain storms. Black Butte Lake Park, near Orland, is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

1 Dec 2012

Opening of recreation areas to Canada Goose Hunting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake announces the opening of Canada Goose Hunting beginning Tuesday, December 11, 2012.

7 Nov 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day-use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

1 Nov 2012

Fees waived at Corps recreation areas to honor Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2012.

31 Oct 2012

Black Butte closes Buckhorn boat ramp for season

Black Butte Lake’s Buckhorn boat ramp is closed for the season, but Eagle Pass boat ramp remains open and available for launching, according to park officials. Black Butte Lake, near Orland, is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.