18 May 2024

No bridge? No problem. National Guard Soldiers bring the solution

Visitors to Sacramento District’s Black Butte Dam and Lake in Orland, California, had the opportunity to catch more than fish and scenic lake views from April 29-May 3. On one stretch of lake, visitors also caught a glimpse of how the California Army National Guard can create a floating, mobile bridge in a matter of minutes.The 132nd Multi-Role

9 Dec 2022

Port of Stockton field trip shows Regulatory team results of their efforts

The pandemic taught a great many of us that we can do our jobs from home. What we continue to learn is, it is ultimately very helpful to get out of your chairs and go see the results your efforts have produced.Regulatory Division’s California Delta Section for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District recently took that idea to heart and

19 Nov 2021

Flood fight exercise preps partners for real deal

Major storms like the atmospheric river that dumped record amounts of precipitation across California in late October, and drawn-out storms that cause rivers to rise to flood levels, are of utmost concern for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After all, a huge part of the USACE mission statement – Deliver vital engineering solutions, in

26 Nov 2019

Thanksgiving: A time to be grateful for … the Corps?

Another year has passed and it’s Thanksgiving season once again. Like many others across the states and abroad, I have a tradition of gathering with family and friends to socialize and partake in the requisite epic feast. Along with the stuffing (of both bird and people) another annual custom we participate in is taking a moment for each person