8 May 2014

Two more giant spillway gates set to arrive at Folsom Dam

Two more giant gates for the new auxiliary spillway at Folsom Dam are scheduled to complete the 600-mile journey from Vancouver, Wash., to Folsom this month with the first one scheduled to arrive early in the morning Saturday, May 10. A second delivery this month is scheduled to arrive early in the morning on May 17.

7 May 2014

Corps participates in Life Jacket Trade-in Day, May 17

In celebration of Safe Boating Week, members of the public are invited to trade in their old life jackets for a fresh, clean new one May 17 at any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District park. Old jackets will be exchanged for a new U.S. Coast Guard-approved type III life jacket, courtesy of the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.

17 Apr 2014

Corps to fill borehole test sites at Success Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is scheduled to begin work in late April to fill and close borehole testing sites at Success Dam that were drilled to evaluate the integrity of the earthen structure and stability of soil and rock underneath the dam during the Success Dam Safety Modification Study.

14 Apr 2014

Corps approves full water storage capacity at Success Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District approved April 11 raising the operating restriction of the reservoir behind Success Dam to the maximum authorized storage capacity of 82,291 acre-feet, or a storage elevation of 652.5 feet. Ultimately, this could mean more water for local users during high-water months.

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.

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.