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

11 Mar 2019

Sacramento District Employee Photo Contest

The Sacramento District recently held an employee photo contest to showcase their skill with a camera. We received more than 100 entries from across the district. The photos were voted on during our annual holiday party and the top three will be framed and displayed in our headquarters building in Downtown Sacramento.Bronze Medal Photo: Half Dome

15 Feb 2019

Port Chicago – The most solemn memorial you’ll never visit

During World War II, where did the biggest loss of life on U.S. soil take place? Most people immediately think of the attack on Pearl Harbor and answer Hawaii. But that is incorrect. Hawaii didn’t even become a U.S. state until 1959. The biggest loss of life on U.S. soil during World War II took place in 1944 at what was then known as Port Chicago,

11 Feb 2019

A new take on searching for munitions takes flight

On a recent sunny California winter day, approximately 25 people gathered in a scenic and rural field to watch a demonstration that could change the way potentially dangerous munitions are found. Under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, a team of contractors fired-up a tri-blade, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

11 Feb 2019

Employee Spotlight: Kellie Cochran

Please introduce yourselfMy name is Kellie Cochran. I was born and raised in Dillon, Colorado, a small mountain town in the Central Rockies. I grew up skiing, hiking, and doing all things outdoors. After graduating from high school, I moved to San Luis Obispo, California, to attend Cal Poly. I spent five years studying civil and environmental

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

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

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,

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.