29 Oct 2012

Chico, Gerber-area levees don’t meet Corps maintenance standards

Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District found that 33 miles of levees near Chico and Gerber do not meet Corps operation and maintenance standards.

23 Oct 2012

Corps releases final environmental impact statement on the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project for review and comment.

23 Oct 2012

Corps to pause West Sacramento levee work for rainy season

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has concluded this year’s construction of a setback levee along South River Road in West Sacramento with plans to resume next spring.

16 Oct 2012

Corps closes Pine Flat Campground near Piedra

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will close a campground and day-use recreation area, Pine Flat Campground, Wednesday following increasingly problematic safety and maintenance issues at the park.

15 Oct 2012

Sacramento District parks and lakes are “greener” than ever

Even though it’s autumn, parks managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will soon be “greener” than ever – using wind power, solar power, electric vehicles, active recycling campaigns and more to reduce their ecological footprint and help meet the Department of Defense’s sustainability goals.

5 Oct 2012

Volunteer opportunity for Truckee River Day at Martis Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host Truckee River Day and celebrate the spirit of National Public Lands Day Oct. 14, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Martis Creek Lake in Truckee.

5 Oct 2012

Wind turbine coming to Black Butte Lake

Visitors to Black Butte Lake will soon be able to watch energy being generated by the regional breezes, as a $290,000 contract has been awarded for construction of a wind turbine at this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District park near Orland.

4 Oct 2012

Corps awards $7.36 million for work in two Utah military posts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded five construction contracts during the last week of September for facilities improvements and maintenance work at Dugway Proving Grounds and the U.S. Army Reserve Command in Ogden, both located in Utah.

3 Oct 2012

Sacramento District scientist shrinks time and space to detect dangerous gas

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District scientist is playing a leading role in a series of research projects to protect American service members from toxic vapors, make toxic cleanup projects more effective and potentially change how the world monitors airborne chemicals.

2 Oct 2012

Corps awards $16.2 million for Sacramento levee construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded five levee construction contracts to small businesses, totaling $16,213,075 for flood risk reduction work along the American River in Sacramento.