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CORONA VIRUS INFORMATION

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) https://coronavirus.gov

What the US Army Corps of Engineers is Doing  https://www.usace.army.mil/Coronavirus/

 

SEATTLE DISTRICT CLOSURE INFORMATION

In accordance with public health guidance, the Seattle District closed visitor centers and other gathering spots to support efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is committed to doing its part to help keep our city and region healthy and combat the further spread of COVID-19.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden is open to visitors. Facilities, including the visitors center, restrooms and access across the locks’ bridges will remain closed until further notice. Only the north gate will be open to visitors. 

Chief Joseph Dam

The visitor center is closed for the season and tours remain suspended.

Mud Mountain Dam

The park is closed. This includes picnic pavilions, water park and public restrooms

Albeni Falls Dam

All public tours of the dam are suspended until further notice. Interpretive Programs can be scheduled by calling 208-437-3133 ext. 224.

Recreation areas are now closed for the season. Riley Creek is scheduled to re-open May 9, 2021. Priest River and Springy Point are scheduled to re-open May 16, 2021. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance by visiting recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777.

Libby Dam

The visitor center and campgrounds are closed for the season.  Public tours and interpretative programs are suspended.

SEATTLE DISTRICT CORONAVIRUS NEWS RELEASES

  • Chittenden Locks announce garden reopening

    The Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks will reopen the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden to visitors, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. Facilities, including the visitors center, and access across the locks’ bridges will remain closed until further notice.

  • Army Corps opening Libby Dam Campgrounds

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials at Libby Dam will open Blackwell Flats and Dunn Creek Flats Campgrounds Friday afternoon, May 22, 2020, in time for Memorial Day weekend. While the campgrounds, boat ramps and day-use areas are open, the Libby Dam Visitor Center and Dam Tours will remain closed until further notice. Special Events have been cancelled or rescheduled for the fall. Picnic Shelters also remain closed, with no reservations available for now. Individual picnic tables are still available.

  • Army Corps delays Albeni Falls Dam recreation season

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials at Albeni Falls Dam have delayed its recreation season. Subject to state and federal changes in guidance the Corps is now tentatively scheduled to open Albeni Falls Dam recreation areas on June 19. The delay provides greater flexibility to contractors and protects against further spread of the coronavirus.

  • Hiram M. Chittenden Locks closing pedestrian gates to all visitors

    Due to the changing environment in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and aligning with other local government agencies, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will be closing all the pedestrian gates to visitors and commuters effective March 17 at 9:00 p.m. This includes the north gate near Northwest 54th street and the south gate near West Commodore Way.

  • Chief Joseph Dam visitor center closed due to coronavirus

    Chief Joseph Dam is closing its visitor center to the public effective March 14 through April 13, following the lead of Federal and state health and government officials as a measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community.

  • Albeni Falls Dam visitor center closed due to coronavirus

    Albeni Falls Dam is closing its visitor center to the public effective March 14 through April 13, following the lead of Federal and state health and government officials as a measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community.