25 Sep 2025

Black Butte Lake recreation areas to remain closed during winter months

Two recreation areas at Black Butte Dam and Lake will remain closed through the winter months, during which critical repairs to aging utility infrastructure will take place. The two recreation areas impacted by the closures include: Buckhorn Recreation Area and Buckhorn Campground Orland Buttes Recreation Area and Orland Buttes CampgroundOpen

25 Sep 2025

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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 27.The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities

31 Jul 2025

Public Review Period Opens for Lower San Joaquin River Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has completed the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Lower San Joaquin River, California Project (LSJR), Tenmile Slough Reach 30L (TS30L) Alternate Haul Route. With the release of the Draft SEA, a public review period of ten days

18 Jun 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

11 Jun 2025

USACE Day Use Fees waived June 16 and June 19

This year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue its tradition of waiving all day use fees at USACE managed recreation areas on June 16 and 19 in honor of the USACE’s upcoming birthday and Juneteenth National Independence Day.  Upcoming fee-free days include:  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Birthday – June 16, 2025  Juneteenth National

5 Jun 2025

Eagle Pass boat ramp at Black Butte Lake to reopen June 6

The Eagle Pass boat ramp at Black Butte Lake will re-open this week, beginning Friday, June 6.

29 May 2025

USACE Sacramento District breaks ground on Lake Isabella Visitor Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District officially broke ground on the new U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center near Lake Isabella on May 28.

27 May 2025

USACE releases environmental document for proposed Napa River/Napa Creek floodwalls

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its draft supplemental environmental assessment for construction of floodwalls north of the Napa River Oxbow Dry Bypass.

16 May 2025

Black Butte Lake recreation areas to close May 19

Orland, CA — Three recreation areas at Black Butte Lake will temporarily close for the 2025 recreation season on May 19, 2025, due to limited staffing availability.  Without sufficient staffing, measures must be taken to ensure the safety of visitors, protection of environmental resources, and to maintain the wellbeing of U.S. Army Corps of

8 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests.