Sacramento District

USACE Sacramento Deputy District Counsel (Regulatory & Operations Divisions) Wins Environmental Quality Award

Samantha Boyle — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:29:37 GMT

When Lisa Clay graduated law school in 1987, she never imagined she would be practicing

USACE, Fort Hunter Liggett break ground on new Network Enterprise Center

Maj. Kara M. Greene — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett and project partners March 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a new Network Enterprise Center that will modernize and consolidate installation network operations.

Engineering & Logistics Building nears completion

Public Affairs Office — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District representatives recently

Among Hard Hats: An Army Engineer’s Path to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Bertha Angela Smith — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:50:00 GMT

Gabby Faltin is an Army engineer and first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve who supports major infrastructure projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, moving between office coordination and on-site work at dams and flood risk management systems. Often the only Soldier on a civilian team, she combines technical expertise, adaptability, and a calm approach to solving complex problems that directly affect nearby communities. Her fascination with engineering began in childhood visits to Chicago, where curiosity about bridges and learning the Chicago River had been reversed sparked her career path. After ROTC, an Army scholarship, and years of work in the Omaha District, she now bridges military service and public infrastructure, helping protect regions while steadily building a career shaped by intentional goals rather than chance.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:28:00 GMT

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.

Sacramento District Chemist Wins National Environmental Professional of the Year Award

Grant Okubo — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:47:15 GMT

Dr. Cory Koger, senior chemist and water quality program manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, received the national-level Environmental Professional of the Year award Feb. 6 during the district's annual awards ceremony. The award recognizes Koger's work on the Palisades and Eaton Wildfires recovery mission and a 24-year career in environmental cleanup, habitat restoration and emergency response. Koger has worked on some of USACE's most demanding projects, from sites contaminated with chemical and biological warfare agents to wildfire recovery missions in Maui and Los Angeles.

FUDS communication course prepares teams for complex cleanup projects

Maj. Kara M. Greene — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:52:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel from across the enterprise recently participated in FUDS 102: Effective Communication for the FUDS Program, a three-day course focused on strengthening how project teams communicate with communities, regulators and stakeholders throughout Formerly Used Defense Sites environmental cleanup efforts. The course emphasized that effective communication is an ongoing responsibility—not a single milestone—and encouraged teams to involve public affairs professionals early, manage risk communication proactively and engage in sustained, two-way dialogue to build trust and support informed decision-making over the life of complex cleanup projects.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

Remote Weather Stations Rebuilt to Aid Flood Risk Management

Samantha Boyle — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:06:00 GMT

Over 10,000 feet above sea level in Sequoia and Kings National Parks dozens of weather station

USACE Sacramento District Project Manager earns master’s in building construction

Maj. Kara M. Greene — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:18:00 GMT

A. Gülce Büyük, project manager in the Military Section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sacramento District Military & Environmental Branch, recently completed her Master of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University. This achievement not only represents a significant milestone in her career but also reflects USACE’s ongoing commitment to investing in its employees’ professional growth and academic development.

Telemetry Surveys: Tracking Life Beneath the Surface

Bertha Angela Smith — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:44:00 GMT

Environmental manager Ashley Lopez, fisheries biologist David Colby, and Bryte Yard technicians deployed acoustic telemetry receivers along the lower Sacramento River to monitor juvenile salmon and green sturgeon migration patterns and habitat use. The data collected helps assess the impact of flood control projects like the Sacramento River Bank Protection Project on aquatic species. Shared with agencies such as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the telemetry results support environmental compliance and guide mitigation efforts for federally protected species. This collaboration with partners like the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and UC Davis ensures that flood risk management projects are balanced with environmental stewardship.

Agreement streamlines state & federal agencies' regulatory process

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:49:00 GMT

MILLCREEK, Utah – The Utah State Historic Preservation Office has signed a first-of-its-kind

USACE Completes New Squadron Operations and Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Beale AFB, Enhancing Mission Support for the 940th Air Refueling Wing

Maj. Kara M. Greene — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:37:00 GMT

With a ribbon cutting timed for 9:40 a.m. Friday in honor of the 940th Air Refueling Wing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed a new Squadron Operations and Aircraft Maintenance Unit complex that will support refueling, maintenance and mission-planning operations for years to come. The more than 43,000 square-foot facility consolidates the Operational Support Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Unit and Aircrew Flight Equipment into one modern building. With operations, maintenance and aircrew preparation located under the same roof, crews can move more quickly from planning to on the aircraft, and maintenance teams can coordinate directly with operators. Air Force Colonel Andrew Gray, commander of the 940th Air Refueling Wing, said the facility represents a long-awaited milestone.

USACE conducts dye testing in Sacramento River near Old Sacramento

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District began conducting dye testing of the Old Sacramento floodwall on Oct. 29, 2025, as part of an investigation following soil movement observed behind the floodwall after high water levels in 2023. Residents and boaters may observe bright yellow/green coloration in the Sacramento River during testing periods that could extend into spring 2026. The non-toxic and biodegradable dye is being used to assess water movement between the river and soil behind the floodwall.

Semi-Annual Sampling Update at Former Titan 1-A Missile Site

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:19:00 GMT

As part of our ongoing environmental monitoring efforts at the former Titan 1-A Missile site, our team will begin the fall semi-annual sampling on October 1, 2025. This event will continue through October 10, 2025, and is an essential part of our comprehensive environmental restoration program.

Black Butte Lake recreation areas to remain closed during winter months

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:11:00 GMT

Two recreation areas at Black Butte Dam and Lake will remain closed through the winter months,

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at

Iron Walls 2025: USACE, security and law enforcement conduct antiterrorism exercise

J. Paul Bruton — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Security and Law Enforcement Office recently partnered with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department, Army CID, Army Counterintelligence and USACE South Pacific Division Security and Law Enforcement for Iron Walls 2025 – a three-day, full-scale antiterrorism exercise. From bomb threat response to force protection coordination, this training brought together federal and local law enforcement partners to strengthen readiness and cooperation. Exercises like this are essential to ensuring safety, security, and seamless teamwork when it matters most.

Sacramento District Employees Receive Prestigious Awards

Samantha Boyle — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:09:43 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Five employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District

Public Review Period Opens for Lower San Joaquin River Project

Press Operations — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has completed the Draft Supplemental