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  • September

    A graphic created to support the Sacramento District’s inaugural competition Blueprint to Better in 2026. The graphic incorporates branding elements designed by Sam Boyle for the Blueprint to Better competition.

    Blueprint to Better: Building Momentum, One Idea at a Time

    The Sacramento District’s Blueprint to Better competition encouraged team members to identify workplace challenges and propose practical solutions to improve efficiency and innovation. From streamlining financial processes and project milestones to exploring responsible uses of artificial intelligence, team members shared ideas directly with District leadership, demonstrating how individual ideas can build momentum and drive meaningful organizational change.

  • August

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    Utah agreement streamlines permit reviews while protecting historic resources

    Nearly a year after signing a first-of-its-kind agreement to streamline historic preservation reviews in Utah, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are already seeing measurable results.For permit applicants, that means fewer administrative hurdles and faster decisions. For
  • Trees surrounding water.

    USACE Publishes Draft Yolo Bypass Feasibility Report, Environmental Assessment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District published its Yolo Bypass Draft Interim Integrated Comprehensive Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment today, outlining proposed actions for the Yolo Bypass Comprehensive Study.  The comprehensive study authority allows for:   Additional monitoring and adaptive management of the
  • Folsom Dam Raise 3D Visualization

    Sacramento's Top Army Civil Works Projects in 3D

    Explore how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is strengthening flood risk management across California's Capital Region through modern 3D visualization.
  • U.S. Army Col. Robert McTighe, commander of the Sacramento District, dons a virtual reality headset as Kevin Russ, USACE Sacramento building information modeling manager, walks the commander through a demonstration of an upcoming real-world project through the view of a virtual reality environment during the “Virtual Reality for Building Information Modeling” presentation in Sacramento, California on Feb. 5, 2026. The presentation highlighted how integrating virtual reality and building information modeling enables immersive collaboration, helping teams identify design issues early, improve coordination and deliver U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects more efficiently. (U.S. Army photo by Bertha Smith, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Public Affairs)

    Stepping Inside the Design: How VR Is Advancing USACE Projects

    USACE Sacramento District is using building information modeling (BIM) and virtual reality (VR) to help project teams visualize infrastructure designs before construction begins. By allowing engineers, customers and contractors to experience projects at true scale, the technology improves spatial understanding, identifies design conflicts earlier, strengthens collaboration and helps reduce costly changes during construction. The approach supports USACE’s efforts to leverage technology to deliver quality infrastructure safely, on time and within budget.
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    USACE, Industry Partners Collaborate to Improve Project Delivery Methods

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District leaders consistently look for ways to improve project delivery methods. One of the most effective ways to achieve this goal is through industry partnerships.Industry partners have significant experience implementing progressive and collaborative delivery methods such as

  • July

    Guy Romine, new Titan 1-a Clean Up Project Project Manager

    Titan 1-A Cleanup Project Advances Toward Next Phase with New Project Manager

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District continues to advance environmental restoration efforts at the former Titan 1-A Missile Complex in Lincoln, California, as the project moves closer to identifying a preferred cleanup approach.
  • USACE Logo and Schematic Background

    Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and highlights our rangers' vital roles in environmental stewardship, public safety and managing some of the nation's premier water-based recreation areas.
  • USACE Logo and Schematic Background

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Record of Decision for Delta Conveyance Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, finalized its Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed Delta Conveyance Project, completing the agency's programmatic environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. The decision concludes one phase of the federal review process and allows USACE to begin evaluating future permit applications for project components within its jurisdiction.

  • June

    Sacramento District Commander Col. Robert McTighe (left) presents a commander's coin to (from left) Shelley McCoy, Jerilynn Hilmar and Elizabeth "Ellie" Hayes Dec. 8, 2025, at Sacramento District headquarters. The three employees were recognized for their quick response to a medical emergency, drawing on their training and past experiences to assist a distressed colleague and help facilitate the medical attention she needed

    Sacramento District Employees Recognized for Medical Emergency Response, Reflect on Workplace Preparedness

    When a colleague at Sacramento District headquarters said she wasn’t feeling well, Jerilynn Hilmar alerted those nearby, Shelley McCoy stayed close to provide comfort and reassurance, and Elizabeth “Ellie” Hayes went downstairs to notify building security and escort first responders back to the scene. No cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed and no automated external defibrillator was deployed, but their quick, coordinated response ensured she got the medical attention she needed. For that, the three received a commander’s coin from Sacramento District Commander Col. Robert McTighe on Dec. 8, 2025. They’re grateful for it, though they’re quick to put it in perspective.

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