18 Feb 2025

Army Corps refilling Lake Washington for summer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials began Lake Washington’s annual summer refill operations Feb. 15. Water managers are targeting a typical annual refill of the lake to elevation 22 feet this spring, to help meet increased summer water use and provide water necessary for fish passage, navigation and salinity control.

11 Dec 2024

USACE, WDFW sign Project Partnership Agreement for Duckabush Estuary Restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) met a major milestone with the signing of the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project Partnership Agreement, defining responsibilities, cost-sharing and execution of work between USACE and WDFW, as the non-federal sponsor.

4 Dec 2024

Army Corps begins Everett Harbor and Snohomish River Federal Navigation Channel maintenance dredging Dec. 16

USACE begins dredging the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal navigational channels the week of Dec. 16, 2024. The 24/7 dredging operations, expected to be completed by Feb 14, 2025, will make it safer for local boaters to navigate.

3 Dec 2024

Large lock gates closed to pedestrian traffic Dec. 4 between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.

The walkways over the large lock will be closed to pedestrian traffic on Dec. 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Please plan alternative routes for commutes or other activities during the closure.

6 Nov 2024

Libby Dam 50th Commemoration begins with logo contest

Army Corps invites the public to submit logo designs to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Libby Dam. The Libby Dam 50th Commemoration Logo Contest is open to all ages, and there is no cost to submit entries. Entries must be submitted before Jan. 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MT.

18 Oct 2024

USACE awards Howard A. Hanson Dam fish passage contract

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials awarded the Howard A. Hanson Dam Additional Water Storage Fish Passage Facility Project contract to Flatiron-Aecon Joint Venture on Oct. 16, 2024. The total contract price is $657 million.

18 Oct 2024

Army Corps Recaps Libby Dam 2024 Operations at Public Meeting Oct. 21

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its fall public meeting in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Oct. 21, 7-7 p.m. PST. The meeting, led by Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative, will include a recap of Libby Dam’s annual operations for water year 2024.

3 Oct 2024

Large Lock Center Gate At Chittenden Locks Remains Open Till Nov. 4

The large lock chamber at Lake Washington Ship Canal and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will remain open to navigation through noon, Nov. 4. Additional time allows the engineering team to ensure the new gates are installed as seamless as possible, upon arrival at the Chittenden Locks.

13 Sep 2024

Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $35 million in potential federal financing for the city of Spokane, Washington

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). Among those selected to apply is the city of Spokane, Washington, for $35 million in potential federal financing to complete repairs to the Upriver Dam, a hydroelectric dam.

10 Sep 2024

Army Corps announces fall drawdown elevation targets for Lake Pend Oreille

USACE announces Lake Pend Oreille elevation targets for the upcoming fall 2024 drawdown, and plans to host a public meeting Oct. 7, 2024, to discuss include dam operations and the latest status of the Albeni Falls Dam Spillway Gate repair and replacement project.