3 May 2019

Paw It Forward: Puppy raisers and recipients at USACE Sacramento

Abbi Roman was going in for a CT scan. This procedure, often described as quick and painless, was actually a huge ordeal for Abbi. She has autism and is extremely sensitive to loud noises, such as the hum of a CT scanner.According to the National Autism Association, auditory sensitivity is a common symptom of autism, although it’s difficult to say

29 Apr 2019

What type of chaos are you?

Chaos can strike when safety is ignored.

25 Apr 2019

Snakes on a plain: Leave ’em be and they’ll leave you be

You happen to be walking along a trail and see a snake lying in your path ...                                                                                                                       If you see a snake on the trail, what should you do?A. Scream and run hystericallyB. Hit it with your walking stickC. Calmly go around the sweet critterD.

23 Apr 2019

Corps awards $21.6M contract for Fort Hunter Liggett microgrid

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $21.6 million construction contract April 12 to Ameresco of Framingham, Massachusetts to construct an electrical distribution microgird and 5 megawatt photovoltaic power generation at Fort Hunter Liggett. Ameresco is expected to break ground this spring and complete the project in 2021.

10 Apr 2019

Corps awards $19.46M contract for Hill AFB fuel distribution system, pump house

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $19.46 million construction contract March 29 to CTI Construction of Ogden, to replace an aging petroleum, oil and lubricants facility at Hill Air Force Base.

5 Apr 2019

Forward Engineer Support Teams offer valuable career opportunities

People say there’s no place like home, but sometimes venturing outside the known can enrich our careers and lives in ways we couldn’t have otherwise imagined. That’s just what Maj. Aaron Hotard and Sgt. 1st Class Shane Finney emphasized on March 27 when they spoke to 35 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District employees about the benefits of joining a Forward Engineer Support Team - Advanced.

5 Apr 2019

9 reasons to go to Kid's Fishing Day

Kid's Fishing Day is here again! Join us at Hensley Lake on April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. There will be fishing and fun, with lots of drawings for great prizes. If you need more information, call the Hensley Lake office at 559-673-5151. And check out these 9 reasons why you should take the kid's and give it a try!

4 Apr 2019

Corps to discuss next phases of Marysville Ring Levee project at public meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a public meeting April 10 in Marysville to discuss construction plans for Phases 2B and 3 of the Marysville Ring Levee project.

28 Mar 2019

We seek help for our physical well-being, but what about our mental health?

It’s not unusual for family, friends and work colleagues to discuss all kinds of health matters, but why is it that so many people choose to keep quiet when it comes to mental health concerns?

14 Mar 2019

Corps employees help find cremains among Camp Fire debris

In November 2018, the Camp Fire decimated the rural town of Paradise, California, becoming the state’s most destructive and deadliest wildfire ever. The windswept fire razed more than 14,000 residences, and at least 86 people were killed.While Sacramento District’s official involvement following the Camp Fire has been minimal, that hasn’t prevented