14 Nov 2018

Corps to conduct test-blasting operations at Isabella Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and its contractor Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture will conduct test-blasting operations as part of the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project on Thursday, November 15, starting at 12 p.m., forcing a short-term closure of Highway 155 near the main dam.

9 Nov 2018

The Corps’ RAMS program helps restore land, keep people safe from abandoned mines

Abandoned mines scattered throughout the United States present potentially dangerous public safety and environmental hazards. Open mine shafts, unstable passages, acid drainage, toxic air, and leftover explosive materials are just some of the hazards commonly associated with abandoned mine sites. Mines often fill with toxic water as rains flow in

23 Oct 2018

Roadwork to close recreation area at Success Lake

Success Lake, California – Success Lake, near Porterville, California, is temporarily closing vehicle access to the Rocky Hill Recreation Area starting today, October 22, in order to conduct road repairs. Construction is projected to be complete by December 1. Repairs to the road will allow for safer access to and from the Rocky Hill Recreational

18 Oct 2018

Employee Spotlight: Uriel Lopez, Jr.

Please introduce yourself:My name is Uriel Lopez, Jr. I am a recent graduate from Chico State University, where I received my Bachelors of Science in Recreation Administration with an option in Parks and Natural Resource Management. I am a Park Ranger at Englebright Lake in Smartsville, California. I am currently assigned to the Sacramento District

11 Oct 2018

Public meetings discussing Isabella Dam Safety project, blasting operations scheduled

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and its contractor Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut JV will host public meetings in Lake Isabella and Kernville to discuss the status of the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project and outline the schedule and intent for blasting operations, scheduled to begin later this year.

4 Oct 2018

Multi-Hazard Tournament game play provides real world solutions

By J. Paul Bruton and Hunter MerrittIs it okay for employees to spend an entire workday playing games? Well, if they got together to play Scrabble or have a Candy-Crush tournament, the answer, of course would be a resounding “No!” But what if the event that brought these organizations together under the umbrella of gameplay, produced tangible,

2 Oct 2018

Martis Creek Lake seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Martis Creek Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park, is hosting their National Public Lands Day event on Oct. 20.This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at Noon, with volunteers participating in a variety of projects such as litter removal and painting picnic benches. Volunteers must wear appropriate work attire,

24 Sep 2018

A single day of volunteering makes a giant difference

Day in and day out, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District works to ensure that visitors to our Corps parks and lakes are able to enjoy nature at its best. That means a year-round effort by park rangers and staff to keep these lakes, rivers, recreation areas and campsites free of trash and in working order. Once a year, however, many visitors return to our parks, and some come for the first time, to lend a helping hand in the ongoing effort to maintain public lands.

21 Sep 2018

Delta Islands and Levees study releases final EIS for review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District today released its final Environmental Impact Statement and draft Chief’s Report for the Delta Islands and Levees Feasibility Study for public review and comment.

13 Sep 2018

Black Butte Lake seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Black Butte Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park, is hosting National Public Lands Day on Sept. 22, providing free entry to day-use areas for all participating volunteers. This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m., with volunteers participating in a variety of projects such as trail maintenance, shoreline