COLUMBIA RIVER - VANCOUVER TO BONNEVILLE
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
The M/V YAQUINA may be conducting dredging activities in the Columbia River, Lower Vancouver Bar and Vancouver Turning Basin (RM 103+00 to RM 105+20) from 05 – 12 Nov 2026. Disposal will be at (RM 101 WA side). USACE requests mariners transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake when in the vicinity of a dredge and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made on VHF-FM channel 13. Vessel(s) and/or equipment may encroach into the channel. Mariners are advised that the start and ending dates for dredging activities may vary due to unforeseen on-site conditions, such as gill net fishing, weather and other factors.
USCG Northwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026