4 Jun 2021

West Sacramento new construction start stands out in FY22 President’s Budget

Funds to start constructing flood risk management improvements around West Sacramento’s perimeter headlines U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District projects included in the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which was announced on May 28.

12 Feb 2020

President’s Budget and Work Plan announcements tab $188 million for Sacramento District projects

More than $188 million in flood risk management work for Northern California were outlined in two separate budget releases on February 10, adding to an already robust Sacramento District workload.

21 Jun 2019

Levee Improvement Work Begins in Lower Natomas Basin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that major levee improvement construction in the Lower Natomas Basin will require extended road closures on Garden Highway beginning July 8.

13 Feb 2018

President’s FY19 budget allocates more than $200 million for Sacramento District projects

Continued construction of safety improvements at Isabella Dam near Bakersfield leads U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District projects listed in the President’s budget unveiled Feb. 12 for Fiscal Year 2019 funding.

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.

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.

7 Feb 2017

$20.46 million contract award set to kick off Natomas Basin levee improvements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $20.46 million contract January 31 to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. of Fairfield to construct levee improvements for the Natomas Basin.

18 Aug 2016

Natomas Basin project agreement signals transition to levee improvement construction

Construction to implement flood risk management improvements to Natomas Basin levees is one step closer to reality after leaders from the Department of the Army, State of California and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency signed a project partnership agreement August 18.

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.

25 Jul 2013

Corps upgrades Natomas levee maintenance rating

Natomas levees are eligible for federal rehabilitation assistance again after levee managers for Reclamation District No. 1000 fixed the most serious items identified in a recent levee inspection and the Corps approved a letter of intent to deal with remaining encroachments and vegetation issues over time.