14 Apr 2014

Eastman Lake hosts free Kids Fishing Day, April 26

Families are invited to introduce their children 15 and younger to the fun of fishing during a free Kids Fishing Day, April 26, 2014, at Eastman Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Raymond.

11 Apr 2014

Corps’ chief of engineers signs off on plan to reduce Truckee River flood risk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Truckee River Flood Management Authority are closer to moving forward with a $280.8 million plan to reduce flood risk along the Truckee River after Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick signed off on the project April 11 at Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C.

11 Apr 2014

Corps study proposes a 90-acre Delta ecosystem restoration project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District today released a draft study report recommending restoration of 90 acres of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to its natural tidal marsh state.

7 Apr 2014

Nesting eagles return to Eastman Lake, popular trail temporarily closed

Bald eagles have returned to nest at the Sacramento District’s Eastman Lake and the popular Lakeview Trail will remain closed through July 31 in order to protect them.

20 Mar 2014

Corps completes Monterey groundwater cleanup project ahead of schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has completed an $18 million groundwater cleanup and environmental restoration project at the former Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Monterey, about 15 years and $4.5 million ahead of schedule.

17 Mar 2014

Corps seeks marina operator at Success Lake

Revitalized water recreation at Success Lake is another step closer as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District advertises the availability of a lease for a commercial marina at the popular reservoir near Porterville.

14 Mar 2014

Corps issues first High Speed Rail permit

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has issued the first Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for the California High-Speed Rail project -- specifically targeting 21 miles of the route from south of the Fresno River to the Fresno station site.

12 Mar 2014

Knights Ferry celebrates historic bridge, remembers the civil war

History buffs are invited to gather March 22 for a double-header at the district’s Stanislaus River Parks in Knights Ferry. Celebrate National Historic Landmark status for our 330-foot-long covered bridge and also enjoy a civil war re-enactment!

10 Mar 2014

Corps to host public meetings for Isabella Lake Dam project real estate actions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host two public information meetings March 26-27 to help inform local property owners and interested members of the public about the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project’s real estate acquisition and relocation assistance benefits process.

10 Mar 2014

Some Black Butte Lake boat ramps re-open following recent rain

Boaters have regained use of more launching ramps at Black Butte Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District facility near Orland, following recent rainfall.