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  • USACE awards mitigation contract ahead of Lower San Joaquin River levee work

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $2.6 million contract May 31 to C.T.L. Forest Management, Inc. for the creation of approximately 59 acres of habitat to offset environmental impacts of future levee improvements.
  • USACE to allow USFS land use below Isabella Auxiliary Dam for wildfire readiness

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has issued a special use permit to the U.S. Forest Service allowing use of land below Isabella Auxiliary Dam to help speed USFS wildfire response time in the area.The land specified in the permit is immediately downstream of the Auxiliary Dam will be made available starting this week. The central
  • Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close temporarily for repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District plans to close the Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake in July for repair of the lot’s stone wall and supporting bank.The temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all visitors. Please respect all closure signs and barriers. The closure dates, which may extend into
  • USACE garners prestigious NAC award for Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is the recipient of the National Academy of Construction’s 2024 Recognition of Special Achievement Award for their work on the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project at Isabella Lake.“The NAC is thrilled to select the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project for our third annual Recognition of
  • USACE waives recreation area day use fees June 16 and 19

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services,
  • USACE performs routine high pool inspection of Terminus Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District conducted a routine high pool inspection of Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah on May 30, 2024. The dam is operating safely, and as designed.Sacramento District engineers and dam operators will use the observations from the high pool inspection to make informed decisions about the dam’s operation and
  • Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam closed to public until Spring 2025

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has begun modifications on Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam (MIAD) in association with the Folsom Dam Raise Project, and public access to the area is now closed until mid-2025.
  • April 23 event to showcase $4B investment in Sac area flood risk management projects

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host an event at the Sacramento Weir to showcase more than $4B in Greater Sacramento flood risk management projects April 23 at 11 a.m.In addition to a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Sacramento Weir expansion, construction projects at Natomas Basin, Folsom Dam, West Sacramento and along
  • Island Park Campground at Pine Flat Lake to close May 6-17 for upgrades

    Island Park Campground at Pine Flat Lake will be closed May 6-17 while electrical infrastructure upgrades are accomplished. The closure may be extended, but the campground is expected to reopen before Memorial Day weekend.The closure may require that some camping reservations be cancelled for the safety of visitors. Questions about current
  • First Titan 1-A Restoration Advisory Board meeting set for March 26

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has scheduled its first Restoration Advisory Board meeting for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at the Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association’s Orchard Creek Ballroom.