23 Oct 2013

Corps parks invite current military, veterans and their families for a day at the park

Current and former U.S. armed forces members and their families are offered a free day in any Corps park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. USACE began offering this recognition in 2006.

17 Oct 2013

Area Army Corps parks re-opening in time for weekend

Recreation areas, including many popular waterside campgrounds, are re-opening at the 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District parks as the federal government resumes normal operations today – in plenty of time for the upcoming weekend.

4 Oct 2013

Government shutdown will close area Army Corps parks Oct. 6

As of Sunday, Oct. 6, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will close public access to its 10 parks in California as a result of the federal government shutdown.

11 Sep 2013

Celebrate public lands with the Sacramento District

Put on your work shoes and make tracks during National Public Lands Day! Celebrate our public lands, meet others who love the outdoors and take the opportunity to help out this Sept. 28, 2013 – National Public Lands Day – the 20th annual observance of the event in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

6 Sep 2013

Corps, Forest Service to host two public meetings for Isabella recreation plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and the U.S. Forest Service will host two public information gathering meetings Sept. 25-26 to help inform development of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project’s recreation plan.

4 Sep 2013

Black Butte Lake closes some camping for season

Black Butte Lake closes one of two campgrounds for season. Campers and boaters near the Orland park are still welcomed at Black Butte’s other year-round recreation area.

28 Aug 2013

Black Butte doubleheader offers service projects, exercise, fun!

Black Butte Lake will be the Northern California epicenter of an outdoor double happening Sept. 28 -- combining public service, sports and free refreshments -- as National Public Lands Day meets “Let’s Move Outside.”

7 Aug 2013

Hensley Lake boat ramps to close, water level lowered during pump repairs

Hensley Lake boat ramps will close this month as water will be drawn down below the standard minimum pool level in order to facilitate drinking water pump repairs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Raymond.

17 Jul 2013

District to hold meetings about Martis Creek Lake and Dam master plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host public meetings July 29 and July 30 seeking input to update Martis Creek Lake and Dam’s master plan, which guides the management of natural and cultural resources and development of recreation-related facilities in and around the Corps-managed reservoir near Truckee.

27 Jun 2013

Enjoy the water safely, wear life jackets

“Life jackets should be your family’s closest companions as you enjoy the water this Fourth of July weekend,” said Jonathan Friedman, senior district ranger, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.