21 Oct 2019

Sacramento District invests in employees through Supervisor Excellence Program

On Sep. 24, the Sacramento District graduated its first class of the Supervisor Excellence Program, an 8-month program designed to inculcate supervisors in their community of practice at a pace that still allows them to focus on their considerable responsibilities.

11 Oct 2019

Marysville Ring Levee on track for 2024 completion

It’s well known that the City of Marysville and its critical infrastructure have experienced extensive and repetitive flooding in the past. That’s why the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners, the California Central Valley Flood Control Board and Marysville Levee District, have been working since 2010 to upgrade the 7.6 miles of levee that

7 Oct 2019

Family Legacy of Service Stands the Test of Time

More than 100 years after Paul Charles Boudousquié ended a 30-year career with USACE, his “magnum opus” compelled his great-grandson to learn more about his remarkable life and career as an Army Engineer. This legacy of service remains a profound inspiration for a Sacramento District employee.

9 Sep 2019

Collaboration and persistence bring South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan to life

How do you preserve the Sacramento region’s agriculture, natural resources, endangered species and critical habitat, while still allowing for the necessary growth of area cities and housing? With dogged determination and working together with area agencies for more than 20 years.

23 Aug 2019

Workshop fosters communication between tribal, state, and federal agencies

The Blue Lake workshop on August 13 was the fifth iteration of the Flood Preparedness and Emergency Management Resources Workshop for Tribes set up and run this summer by Sacramento District.

15 Aug 2019

District stars shine at USACE Awards

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recognized three Sacramento District employees and a planning team as the best in the business for their extraordinary efforts in Fiscal Year 2018.Arianna Raymundo, the district’s Army/Air Force section chief, was named USACE Project Manager of the Year for her work in multiple roles. Despite schedule

24 Jul 2019

Sacramento District’s Hamilton City project combines flood management with ecosystem restoration

The Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration project is the first of its kind in the nation and earned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District an American Society of Civil Engineers award for Small Flood Management Project of the Year.Approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento, Hamilton City sits in a low lying

24 May 2019

UAS adds cutting-edge capabilities for Corps projects

Adding an Unmanned Aerial System to its arsenal of tools takes Sacramento District's capabilities to new heights

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.