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!

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

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,