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  • Chittenden Locks large chamber now open for vessel traffic

    The large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard is now open to all marine traffic following repair of an unexpected hydraulics problem. Mechanics fixed a broken bolt and failed O ring, tested the hydraulic system and put the large lock back in service at 1 p.m. today.

  • Chittenden Locks large chamber closed August 24

    The large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard is closed to all marine traffic today due to an unexpected hydraulics problem. Mechanics are working on the problem, but don’t yet have an estimated time when the large lock can be put back in service. The small lock will be available for vessels throughout the large lock closure. Mariners will be notified when the large lock returns to service.

  • Army Corps testing Moses Lake wells for contaminants

    SEATTLE – As part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s long-term effort to clean contaminated groundwater and soil at the Moses Lake Wellfield Superfund site, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials are planning to test groundwater samples at private drinking water wells this August.

  • Corps officials hosting Fish Passage Facility Industry Day Aug 17

    SEATTLE – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, officials are hosting an Industry Day August 17, 2017, to provide more information on an upcoming requirement for a large civil works project at Mud Mountain Dam to construct a new barrier structure, fish passage facility, associated site work and appurtenances.

  • Chittenden Locks hosting Centennial Art Show beginning Aug 17

    SEATTLE – SPLASH! An Art Show is coming to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard beginning with an opening gala 6 to 8 p.m., August 17.

  • Col. Mark A. Geraldi assumes command of Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    Colonel Mark A. Geraldi assumes command of the Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, July 21, 2017.

  • Officials seek public comments on Westhaven Cove Small Boat Basin dredging project

    The Army Corps of Engineers proposes routine dredging and disposal activities associated with maintenance of the Westhaven Cove Small Boat Basin in Westport, Washington. The proposed work would dredge up to 75,000 cubic yards (cy) of material per dredging event from the boat basin and dispose of it at two open water disposal sites over the ten-year period of FY 2018 - 2027. The tentatively preferred alternative calls for dredging to be conducted with a clamshell dredge during the designated work window of 16 July through 31 January.

  • Southwest Washington permitting office relocating June 28

    The Southwest Washington permitting office for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins relocating to a new site June 28. People seeking permits or permitting information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Skamania or Wahkiakium counties should contact Corps permitting representatives via phone or email from June 28-August 1.

  • Chittenden Locks kicks off Centennial Weekend Events Friday

    SEATTLE – Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as we kick off the 4th of July weekend with several Centennial events, including the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 100th Anniversary ceremony, 10 a.m., July 4.

  • Army Corps expects Lake Pend Oreille to reach summer level by June 26

    Lake Pend Oreille is rising to its summer level, according to the Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps operates Albeni Falls Dam, which regulates the level of Lake Pend Oreille.