11 Oct 2017

Corps releases final environmental report for Folsom Dam Raise project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has published the final environmental impact statement/environmental impact report for the Folsom Dam Raise project.

21 Sep 2017

Corps awards $204 million contract to begin construction on Isabella Dam modifications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $204 million contract on Sept. 18 to Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture of Benicia to construct modifications to the Isabella Lake Dam in Lake Isabella.

31 Aug 2017

Proposed north Natomas flood risk reduction project out for public review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its draft supplemental environmental assessment for Reach D of its Natomas Basin project for public review.

9 Aug 2017

Federal, state and local leaders celebrate completion of South Sacramento flood protection project

Federal, state and local leaders celebrated the completion of the South Sacramento County Streams project during a media event at Florin Creek Park on August 9.

31 Jul 2017

Corps awards $19.5 million contract for Natomas levee construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $19.5 million contract on July 24 to Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure/Inquip Joint Venture of Rocklin to construct levee improvements for the Natomas Basin.

13 Jul 2017

Construction continues on Marysville Ring Levee

Construction of a small but necessary section of the Marysville Ring Levee is underway and should be completed by mid-August 2017, maintaining momentum on the project to lessen flood risk in the northern California town of Marysville. The current construction was funded at approximately $825,000 and the site is located in the center of a railway intersection known as Binney Junction, adjacent to the Catholic Cemetery of Marysville.

16 Jun 2017

Corps releases revised environmental report for Folsom Dam Raise project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and Central Valley Flood Protection Board are recirculating for review a draft environmental impact statement/environmental impact report for the Folsom Dam Raise Project. The report was initially released in July 2016; however, it is being be recirculated for a second public review and comment period due to significant changes made since then.

6 Apr 2017

Corps accepting flood damage rehabilitation assistance applications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is now accepting applications for Public Law 84-99 rehabilitation assistance through May 5, 2017.

12 Feb 2016

Natomas basin construction highlights nearly $200 million for Sacramento District projects

Funding to begin construction in the Natomas basin leads the list of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District projects receiving funds for fiscal year 2016. Nearly $200 million is included for 16 flood risk reduction and ecosystem restoration projects.

15 Jan 2016

Corps makes flood releases from Black Butte Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is making small flood releases from Black Butte Lake near Orland to safely accommodate high inflows expected over the next two weeks.