16 Jul 2014

Corps releases inspection ratings for Woodland levees

Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated the levee system surrounding the City of Woodland, Calif., as unacceptable.

12 Jul 2014

Likely algal bloom temporarily closes Martis Creek Lake

Martis Creek Lake near Truckee has been temporarily closed due to a likely algal bloom. Access to the lake has been restricted and park rangers are posting signs warning visitors against entering or allowing their pets to enter the water. The Martis Creek Lake wildlife area and its hiking trails and the Alpine Meadows campground remain open during the lake closure.

4 Nov 2013

California joins national Silver Jackets disaster coordination program

California today became the 40th state to join the national Silver Jackets disaster coordination program. The program is designed to improve coordination, collaboration and communication among disaster-response agencies at all levels of government before a disaster strikes to hasten recovery.

30 Oct 2013

Army Corps awards $2.54 million contract for work at Defense Depot at Tracy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $2.54 million contract Oct. 29 to Patriot Construction Inc. of Stockton for renovations to a facility at the Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin in Tracy.

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.

3 Sep 2013

Corps awards design services contract for Isabella Lake Dam project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $111,998 contract Aug. 27 to URS-GEI Joint Venture of Oakland as part of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project. The contract is to conduct architectural engineering design work, which will be used for future blasting design efforts. No blasting or drilling will be conducted under this contract.

30 Aug 2013

Corps releases inspection rating for four Kings River levee systems

Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated maintenance of four Kings River levee systems in California's Kings and Fresno counties as unacceptable.

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.”

16 Aug 2013

Corps releases inspection rating for Knights Landing levee system

An inspection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated maintenance of the Knights Landing, Calif., levee system as unacceptable.

1 Aug 2013

Corps awards $6.6 million contract for deep-water channel dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $6.6 million contract July 31, 2013 to Vortex Marine Construction Inc. of Oakland for maintenance dredging along the Sacramento and Stockton deep-water ship channels.