1 Oct 2024

USACE to host New Bullards Bar and Oroville Dam Water Control Manual Update information meeting October 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a public meeting October 15 to share information regarding water control manual updates for New Bullards Bar and Oroville Dams. The meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sutter County Veterans Memorial Building at 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle in Yuba City.A panel of team

30 Sep 2024

USACE set to begin vegetation removal along Lower San Joaquin River ahead of levee construction work next spring

Crews will begin trimming trees and removing vegetation along the Lower San Joaquin River as soon as October 17, 2024, to allow access for construction vehicles and machinery to complete levee improvements at river mile 30 of Tenmile Slough. Workers will be in the area for approximately two weeks during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

20 Sep 2024

USACE waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities

13 Sep 2024

Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $2 billion in potential federal financing for California

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). Eight of the invited applicants are in California and the financing associated with these applications could result in dam safety work on 37 dams throughout the state.

31 Jul 2024

Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close for 4-6 weeks

The Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake will be closed for four to six weeks starting August 12 while portions of the lot’s stone wall and supporting bank are repaired.The temporary closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all visitors. Please respect all closure signs and barriers. For more information about Success Lake, please

3 Jul 2024

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.

28 Jun 2024

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

27 Jun 2024

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

18 Jun 2024

Park Ranger wins USACE art challenge honoring Earth Day

Sacramento District park ranger Shawna Polen was announced as the Grand Champion of the USACE Sustainable Art Challenge, held in honor of Earth Day. Polen submitted a handmade, leatherbound book for the winning entry.

11 Jun 2024

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