51 years of service: Calvin Foster’s legacy flows through USACE and his community
11/25/2024
When Calvin Foster accepted a dam operator position at then-Success Dam and Lake in 1973, he didn’t imagine that it would be more than a half century later before his main objective for heading to the...
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
11/7/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.The waiver covers...
Sacramento District celebrates 95TH anniversary with traditional military ball
10/28/2024
On March 11, 1929, General Order No. 2 was signed by the former Chief of Engineers, Lt. Col. Robert R. Ralston, establishing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. Nearly a century...
Communication, transparency are key elements in remediation plan for former nuclear missile site
10/24/2024 UPDATED
It's been nearly 60 years since the Titan I project was abandoned, but remnants of a bygone era remain. While the 160-foot-deep silos can be easily located by their concrete and steel covers bulging...
Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Larry Smith
10/16/2024
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our...
Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Steven Freitas
10/16/2024
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our...
Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Linda Finley
10/16/2024
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our...
Sacramento District team member receives the Secretary of the Army Award for Valor
10/4/2024
Robert Chase has been awarded the Secretary of the Army Award for Valor for his heroic actions to help rescue a man and his dog from an overturned vehicle last November. The commendation recognizes...
USACE to host New Bullards Bar and Oroville Dam Water Control Manual Update information meeting October 15
10/1/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a public meeting October 15 to share information regarding water control manual updates for New Bullards Bar and Oroville Dams. The...
USACE set to begin vegetation removal along Lower San Joaquin River ahead of levee construction work next spring
9/30/2024 UPDATED
Crews will begin trimming trees and removing vegetation along the Lower San Joaquin River as soon as October 17, 2024, to allow access for construction vehicles and machinery to complete levee...
USACE waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28
9/20/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...
Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $2 billion in potential federal financing for California
9/13/2024 UPDATED
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps...
Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close for 4-6 weeks
7/31/2024
The Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake will be closed for four to six weeks starting August 12 while portions of the lot’s stone wall and supporting bank are repaired.The temporary...
USACE awards mitigation contract ahead of Lower San Joaquin River levee work
7/3/2024 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $2.6 million contract May 31 to C.T.L. Forest Management, Inc. for the creation of approximately 59 acres of habitat to offset...
USACE to allow USFS land use below Isabella Auxiliary Dam for wildfire readiness
6/28/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has issued a special use permit to the U.S. Forest Service allowing use of land below Isabella Auxiliary Dam to help speed USFS wildfire response...
Success Lake Vista Point Overlook to close temporarily for repairs
6/27/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District plans to close the Vista Point Overlook parking area at Success Lake in July for repair of the lot’s stone wall and supporting bank.The temporary...
Park Ranger wins USACE art challenge honoring Earth Day
6/18/2024 UPDATED
Sacramento District park ranger Shawna Polen was announced as the Grand Champion of the USACE Sustainable Art Challenge, held in honor of Earth Day. Polen submitted a handmade, leatherbound book for...
USACE garners prestigious NAC award for Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project
6/11/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is the recipient of the National Academy of Construction’s 2024 Recognition of Special Achievement Award for their work on the Isabella Dam Safety...
USACE waives recreation area day use fees June 16 and 19
6/7/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National...
USACE performs routine high pool inspection of Terminus Dam
5/31/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District conducted a routine high pool inspection of Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah on May 30, 2024. The dam is operating safely, and as designed.Sacramento...