26 Jul 2022

It Takes a Village at Isabella

Isabella Lake, California, is the site of the one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ most prominent examples of partnering. Although it has the USACE name on it, this nearly $650 million investment in flood risk reduction for the southern Central Valley is hardly the work of one agency.

16 Mar 2022

Flood Control Partnerships for a Safer Sacramento

In December 1861, as the Civil War raged in the Eastern United States, the young city of Sacramento, California, was fighting its own battle—with raging flood waters. The city’s fight to stay dry continues to the present day, spearheaded by a variety of federal, state, and local agencies.

6 Dec 2021

Resident Engineer gives back to veterans with hometown USACE district

As a student at John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento, Earl Chow once attended a presentation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. Intrigued by their mission and projects, Chow decided to pursue a career in civil engineering. Now, he’s the resident engineer for the Department of Veterans Affairs Stockton project with the District.

27 Aug 2021

Veterans bring legacy of service to USACE

SACRAMENTO, California -- Veterans make up around 31 percent of the federal workforce—but did you know that in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, that number is even higher?Former members of the armed forces make up about 40 percent of the USACE workforce, and that’s not counting the active duty members of USACE.Many veterans continue to serve in

10 Feb 2021

Engineering pioneer remembered during Black History Month

This February, Black History Month, the Sacramento District celebrates the life and achievements of one of the most extraordinary women in the history of the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—Hattie Peterson.

31 Aug 2020

District employee earns Civil Responder of the Year

When Jessica Fischer started her career at the Army Corps of Engineers 11 years ago, she didn’t plan on becoming an emergency manager. She was set on a quiet career as a Project Engineer at the New York District. Then 2011 happened.

5 Jun 2020

Real Estate Division: Finding Dream Homes for the Nation’s Largest Infrastructure Projects

Have you ever bought a house? Did you hire a real estate agent to help you navigate the competitive housing market? Often, getting professional assistance in your housing search can make the difference between finding your dream home and losing out to someone with an all-cash offer or better financing. So frustrating! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District needs help with their real property needs too—that’s why they employ an entire division of real estate professionals. But they do so much more than the average real estate agent to help the district navigate the occasionally complex property issues surrounding many of their most high-profile projects.

16 Dec 2019

District employees celebrate holidays with unique traditions

Sacramento District employees sure know how to throw a party—just ask them what they do for the holidays.

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.

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