Corps of Engineers

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Corps of Engineers

@PortlandCorps

Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: water resource solutions for Oregon & SW Washington; Building Strong since 1871. Links/Follows/RTs≠Endorsement

Portland, Oregon, USA Beigetreten Nisan 2009

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·2d

Join us for one of two virtual public information sessions April 1. Our dam safety experts will explain the science behind this temporary measure and what you can expect. Session 1 – 12:30-1 p.m. Session 2 – 6-6:30 p.m. More info: nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·2d

We're taking proactive measures at Hills Creek Dam to protect nearby communities from risks associated with earthquakes. This recreation season, we'll be lowering the reservoir's water level by about 30 feet.

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USACE HQ@USACEHQ·24 Şub

“President Trump has empowered his Administration to work with lightspeed efficiency to make our government deliver more for all Americans," said Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (@ASACivilWorks).

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·24 Şub

The plan consists of 27 initiatives grouped under five categories: ▪️Maximizing the Ability to Deliver National Infrastructure ▪️Cutting Red Tape ▪️Focus on Efficiency ▪️Transparency & Accountability ▪️Prioritization More details: nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·24 Şub

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·20 Şub

Our experts and engineers will be on hand to talk about our agency’s role in the flood. We’ll also be presenting this short video featuring recently recorded interviews with people who lived through and responded to the crisis: youtube.com/watch?v=RMWOLk…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·20 Şub

Join us at OMSI Monday evening, Feb. 23, as we look back on historic flooding that reshaped our region in the Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society's event, "30th Anniversary of the February '96 Floods." nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Sto…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·14 Şub

This weekend, let your crush sweep you off your feet (not the ocean).

NWS Portland@NWSPortland

There is a high threat of sneaker waves at the coast Friday through Sunday, February 13-15. Beachgoers and those participating in razor clam digs should stay observant of incoming waves and avoid logs and large rocks. Please be mindful of pets and children as well.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·9 Şub

We responded by: -- holding back water at our dams to reduce flooding downstream -- constructing a miniature levee to protect downtown Portland -- placing sandbags in communities across the region -- repairing dikes, levees, and flood protection embankments

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·9 Şub

The catastrophic Flood of ‘96, known as a 100-year flood, caused over $1 billion in damage across the region, forced thousands to evacuate, and destroyed homes and infrastructure. Eight people lost their lives.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·9 Şub

This week 30 years ago, heavy rain and melting snow brought us the worst flooding our region had seen in decades—conditions that became a crucible for our water management function. Join us as we look back at the Flood of '96. youtube.com/watch?v=RMWOLk…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·7 Şub

Me to our engineers: “Hey, I was thinking we do some kind of football post ahead of the Super Bowl. Any ideas?” *long, awkward silence* Engineer: “The technical shape name for a football is a prolate spheroid.” Me: "OK, maybe we just stay away from sports."

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·31 Oca

@MichaelSPollard 😞

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Michael S. Pollard@MichaelSPollard·31 Oca

@PortlandCorps I am immeasurably sad that there are no 2026 giant pet calendars!

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·16 Ara

Still looking for the perfect present for that special someone? It’s not too late to give the gift of giant pets interacting with government infrastructure. Just saying.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·20 Oca

We want to hear from you! We’re hosting public meetings this week and asking for input on a plan for land use around Fall Creek, Dexter, Lookout Point, and Hills Creek lakes in the Willamette Valley. More info: nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·9 Oca

The Columbia River Gorge is a prime winter location for migrating eagles due to the abundance of food found along the Columbia River. It's typical to see dozens of eagles from the visitor center parking lot and adjacent Seufert Park, which are both open to the public daily.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·9 Oca

Catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near The Dalles Dam every winter in search of food, learn basic bird identification tips, and enjoy a variety of fun activities, displays, and live raptor shows. More info: nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·9 Oca

If you want to disappoint the eagles, that’s on you. If not, join us Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for our 16th annual Eagle Watch event.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·7 Oca

It's always our very strong expert opinion, as those who built and maintain the jetties along the coast of Oregon (and one in southern Washington), that you avoid jetties pretty much any time. Rough conditions or high waves are ideal times to heed our advice.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·7 Oca

Consider these high surf conditions a great time to stay off jetties.

NWS Portland@NWSPortland

High surf conditions are expected along the south Washington, and North and central Oregon Coasts January 7th through the 8th. Large waves with hazardous surf conditions are expected with breakers up to 25 ft. High waves may wash over beaches, jetties and other structures.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·17 Ara

A few important takeaways:

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·17 Ara

The water levels in our flood storage reservoirs across the valley are very low (as they are every fall/winter per our annual elevation guide), so we have plenty of space to hold back inflows from these rain events in the coming days.

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Corps of Engineers@PortlandCorps·17 Ara

Some very heavy rainfall is on the way to our region. The star icons below show the locations of our flood storage dams across the Willamette Valley.

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