29 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $71.1 million contract for Sacramento River erosion protection

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has awarded a $71.1 million contract to The Dutra Group for Sacramento River Erosion Contract 3, a critical component of ongoing flood risk reduction efforts in the Sacramento region as part of the American River Watershed (Common Features) Project, Natomas Basin, Sacramento and Sutter Counties, Calif.

21 Apr 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes Record of Decision for Sites Reservoir Project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has finalized its Record of Decision for the proposed Sites Reservoir Project following completion of its National Environmental Policy Act review.The Sites Reservoir Project is a proposed off-stream water storage project located in Colusa County, California, north of the

3 Apr 2026

New Community Co-Chair Selected for Titan 1-A Restoration Advisory Board

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District announces that John Margowski has been elected as the community co-chair of the Titan 1-A Missile Site Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) in Lincoln, California.Margowski succeeds Sandi Dolbee, who served as community co-chair during the board’s previous term. As community co-chair, Margowski will

20 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comment on Potential Changes to Nationwide Permit Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking input from the public and interested stakeholders on potential future changes to the Nationwide Permit (NWP) Program aimed at increasing permitting efficiency. A public notice soliciting comments was published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026. The

18 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

23 Feb 2026

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

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.

8 Jan 2026

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

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.

3 Dec 2025

Agreement streamlines state & federal agencies' regulatory process

MILLCREEK, Utah – The Utah State Historic Preservation Office has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to streamline the regulatory permitting process, while also preserving historically significant sites at the local, state, and national levels.This agreement will help both agencies improve efficiency in

30 Oct 2025

USACE conducts dye testing in Sacramento River near Old Sacramento

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.

30 Sep 2025

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

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.