28 Jul 2017

Col. Aaron Dorf takes command of Corps’ Portland District

On July 28, 2017, Col. Aaron L. Dorf assumed command from Col. Jose L. Aquilar who served as commander of Portland District since Apr. 15, 2014.

22 Jun 2016

Prospect course instrumental in developing professional skills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 22, 2016) – Corps of Engineers employees from across the nation honed their professional skills at an instrumentation prospect course at J. Percy Priest Dam June 14-16, 2016.

10 Jun 2016

USACE experts share how to navigate federal contracting regulations

Businesses interested in working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had two opportunities recently to learn about future projects and how to compete for them. The industry day events were designed to introduce businesses to the government acquisition process, provide information about the tools needed to do business with the Corps, and how to improve project proposals.

15 Jun 2015

Corps gears up for transition to summer fish operations

This month the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will transition to summer operations for fish. Beginning on June 16, USACE will begin summer spill for fish at Bonneville, The Dalles, John Day and McNary dams while the lower Snake River dams will transition to summer spill operations on June 21.

1 Jun 2015

Corps of Engineers announces extended 2016-2017 Columbia River lock system closure beginning December 2016

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to conduct an extended navigation lock outage beginning

19 Jun 2014

Portland District partner named best in nation

A key Portland District recreation partner has been named best in the nation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

15 Apr 2014

Col. Jose Aguilar assumes command of Corps' Portland District

On April 15, 2014, Col. Jose Aguilar assumed command from Lt. Col. Glenn Pratt who served as commander of Portland District since Dec. 4, 2013.

4 Dec 2013

Lt. Col. Glenn Pratt assumes command of Corps' Portland District

Lt. Col. Glenn O. Pratt became District Commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at a ceremony Dec. 4, 2013 in Portland, Ore.

8 Apr 2013

Going Green: Restoring salmon to an urban park

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Crystal Springs Creek is one of thousands of small streams flowing through the Pacific Northwest. Most provide ideal habitat for fish, but this creek has not supported fish passage for about 40 years. "We have accounts of salmon dating from the 50s, 60s," said Ronda Fast, Environmental Program Coordinator, Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.

29 Mar 2013

Corps seeks volunteer campground host for Roosevelt and Plymouth parks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a campground host for the 2013 recreation season at Plymouth and Roosevelt parks.