The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), invites community members to participate in shaping the future of land management at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs.
Three in-person public meetings are being held in Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove. Meeting participants can learn about the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs and submit their comments. One virtual meeting is scheduled for participants to learn about the draft MP and EA. Comments are not being taken in the virtual meeting.
Key topics addressed in the MP include the management and development of recreational, natural, and cultural resources, invasive species management and threatened and endangered species habitat.
“We hope to see a strong turnout from the local community to provide input on the long-term management of lands around Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs,” said Dustin Bengtson, deputy operations project manager. “All of our resources are managed to maximize public benefit and preserve resources for future generations. The public’s input is necessary to help us determine the best approach for both objectives.”
USACE will present the draft 2025 MP and EA at one virtual and three in-person public meetings.
Written comments will be accepted at in-person meetings.
Thursday • March 13, 2025 • 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Cascade Room
215 West C Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Thursday • March 13, 2025 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Creswell Middle School, Cafeteria
655 West Oregon Avenue, Creswell, OR 97426
Saturday • March 15, 2025 • 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cottage Grove Community Center, Reception Hall Room
700 East Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Wednesday • March 19, 2025 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Online virtual meeting (Comments are not being taken in the virtual meeting).
Meeting login info will be posted on March 18 at www.nwp.usace.army.mil/MasterPlans.
The draft 2025 MP and EA will be available for public review on the USACE project website at: www.nwp.usace.army.mil/MasterPlans.
The 30-day public comment period will begin on March 12th, 2025, and end on April 14th, 2025.
Visit www.nwp.usace.army.mil/MasterPlans for instructions on submitting comments.
The current MPs for Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs were last approved in 1989 and need to be revised to address regional land use, population, outdoor recreation trends, and USACE management policy changes.
