3 Dec 2019

Chittenden Locks large chamber reopens for full lockages

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber opened on schedule for full lockages at 6 a.m. December 3.

30 Nov 2019

Chittenden Locks large chamber reopens, limited to half chamber lockages

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber opened for vessel traffic 1 p.m. November 30, but is limited to half chamber lockages.

15 Nov 2019

Army Corps of Engineers to place sand near Westport South jetty

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will place about 55,000 cubic yards of sand at the Grays Harbor south jetty breach fill near Westport, Wash., beginning Nov. 14.

13 Nov 2019

Army Corps dredging Squalicum Waterway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with local sponsor Port of Bellingham, will begin maintenance dredging of the Squalicum Waterway November 20.

16 Oct 2019

Army Corps dredging Everett Harbor, Snohomish River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with local sponsor Port of Everett, will begin maintenance dredging of the upper and lower channel of Everett Harbor and Snohomish River October 16.

11 Oct 2019

Chittenden Locks large chamber closing up to 53 days October 12

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber will close to all vessel traffic 6:30 a.m. October 12, for the first of four scheduled extended closures to begin replacing the chamber’s filling culvert valves.

2 Oct 2019

Contract awarded to rebuild seawall at West Seattle’s Emma Schmitz Overlook

The Seattle District awarded a $3 million contract September 27 to Redside Construction based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, to replace an existing seawall in West Seattle. The project will replace the existing 500-foot-long seawall at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, that has experienced significant erosion and damage from storms.

17 Sep 2019

Skokomish River Ecosystem Restoration Project Partnership Agreement signed today

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Skokomish Indian Tribe, Mason County and the Washington Department of Natural Resources met a major milestone today with the signing of the Skokomish River Ecosystem Restoration Project Partnership Agreement.

10 Sep 2019

International Kootenay Lake Board of Control to hold public meeting Sept. 19

The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control will hold a public meeting at the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Centre in Nelson, British Columbia, at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. The public will be presented information on the International Joint Commission, the Kootenay Board, and the operation of Corra Linn Dam by Fortis BC under the 1938 Order on Kootenay Lake. The Board will take comments from the public regarding their concerns and suggestions on the Board’s activities.

6 Sep 2019

Chittenden Locks large chamber limited to half lockages, small lock closed

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber is limited to half lockages because of a power outage. Maintenance crews are working to restore power and lock wall crews are working to get vessels through as efficiently as possible.