PLAN DEVELOPED TO FIGHT INVASIVE MUSSELS IF HIT COLUMBIA BASIN Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 (PST)

An ever-evolving "rapid response plan" previewed Thursday aims to marshal available forces quickly and efficiently to combat any identified Columbia River basin invasion of environment- and economy-changing zebra and quagga mussels. Read More...

CORPS MOVES AHEAD ON RELOCATING TERNS TO SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 (PST)

Plans to redistribute a portion of the world's largest breeding colony of Caspian terns to Crump Lake in the Warner Valley of south central Oregon are moving forward, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced last week. Read More...

WASHINGTON SALMON RECOVERY BOARD AWARDS $60 MILLION IN GRANTS Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 (PST)

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Dec. 19 announced that more than $60 million in grants to protect and restore salmon populations and their habitats have been awarded to communities across Washington. Read More...

PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT ON DRAFT CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTS Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 (PST)

Draft documents that detail proposed actions for limiting and preparing for the impacts of climate change in Washington State are now available to public review and comment. Read More...

CORPS' WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO SEE SOME REORGANIZATION Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 (PST)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Northwest Water Management organization is girding for some changes, with technical experts shipped from the divisional epicenter in Portland to district offices, and the divisional staff reduced overall. Read More...