4 Sep 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces fall drawdown elevation targets for Lake Pend Oreille

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Lake Pend Oreille elevation targets for the upcoming fall 2026 drawdown.

27 Aug 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers repairing City of Renton's Cedar River Levee

Repairs to the Cedar River Levee begin, Aug. 27, in Renton, Washington, starting on the Left Bank of the Cedar River Authorized Levee, next to Renton Municipal Airport. Public Law 84-99 (PL 84-99) authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair or restore eligible flood risk reduction works damaged by recent flooding. PL 84-99 levee rehabilitation program's primary success lies in restoring flood protection in a timely and accurate manner, ideally before the next flood season.

26 Aug 2026

From flood fight to recovery: Seattle District continues restoring flood protection across the Pacific Northwest

The December 2025 flood event tested communities, infrastructure and emergency response organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District responded by operating around the clock, managing reservoirs, providing technical expertise, delivering critical flood-fighting supplies and coordinating directly with government partners.  But the response did not end when the floodwaters receded.  That work represents the next phase of the flood response, moving from emergency action to infrastructure recovery and ultimately, to greater resilience. 

10 Aug 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins North Fork Skagit River Levee Repairs

Repairs to the North Fork Skagit River levee system to provide 50-year flood protection for residential and agricultural lands in the Skagit Delta in the city of Mount Vernon, Washington, begins today. 

28 May 2026

Libby Dam Hosts “Birds of Prey” May 31

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates International Migratory Bird Day and National Kids to Parks Day, May 31, at Libby Dam, Libby, Montana. This year’s emphasis will be “Owls: Nature’s Night Shift” with formal presentations with live birds, or “educational ambassadors.” Kids' activities include making an owl craft or dissecting a sterile owl pellet.

26 May 2026

Albeni Falls Dam: Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild Infrastructure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' $20,395,700 contract award for the 11-gate replacement project at Albeni Falls Dam, in Oldtown, Idaho, signals a shift in how federal infrastructure projects are delivered: prioritizing efficiency and community transparency over bureaucratic hurdles, working as a regional team to efficiently deliver the design, hosting Industry Day events to incorporate input from industry experts and delivering a 'Hybrid contract,' a unique type of contract.

13 May 2026

Libby Dam Transitions to Recreation.gov for Campground Reservations and Payments

Libby Dam transitions to Recreation.gov for all campground reservations and day-use picnic shelter reservations fee payments, starting May 22.  The shift modernizes the visitor experience at all USACE-owned recreation areas, providing a more streamlined and reliable process for travelers and local outdoor enthusiasts.  

4 May 2026

Libby Dam Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Grant

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Libby Dam spotlight Volunteer Barbara Grant, as part of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026). In 2025, Libby Dam ranked No. 60 of 322 USACE-managed projects in the nation for volunteer contributions; the cadre of 28 volunteers contributed 3,741 hours of service.

28 Apr 2026

Public invited to attend Albeni Falls Dam Public Meeting May 7

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting its public meeting May 7 in Sandpoint, Idaho, to inform the public on upcoming spring operations, restricted gate operations and other topics pertaining to Albeni Falls Dam.

1 Apr 2026

Building science: USACE delivers high-tech greenhouses for crop research capabilities

In Oregon’s fertile Willamette Valley, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is sowing the seeds of innovative crop and plant conservation with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Through interagency work between ARS and USACE Seattle District, new greenhouses with climate control systems and screenhouse facilities are now complete at ARS’ National Clonal Germplasm Repository (NCGR) in Corvallis, Ore.