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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planners are considering changes that may impact the continued operations and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System, which includes Foster and Green Peter reservoirs. 

Staff continues developing an Environmental Impact Statement  for WVS operations and maintenance in accordance with authorized project purposes, while meeting Endangered Species Act obligations to avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of listed species, according to a Corps statement issued Monday. 

The Corps has operated the complex system of 13 interrelated dams and reservoirs, riv...