USACE is preparing to draft a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Subsequent Environmental Impact Review (SEIS/SEIR) to analyze changes made during final preliminary design of multiple contract actions within the American River Common Features (ARCF) project that could result in potentially significant environmental effects. This supplemental document will centralize where the public and agencies can look for the most current project information and will bring environmental considerations up to date. The SEIS/SEIR will focus on new or different features of project designs that have evolved since the original 2016 ARCF General Reevaluation Report (GRR) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/FEIR) was completed, while analyzing the potential environmental impacts of these changes. 

The Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare the draft SEIS/SEIR can be found HERE.  
The NOI incorrectly states that the public comment period closes on November 31, 2022. A correction was made to accurately reflect the correct public comment period closing date of December 1, 2022. The correction can be found HERE.  The public scoping period has been extended to December 31, 2022.

Virtual public meetings were held November 2 and November 30, 2022, to discuss the development of the Draft SEIS/SEIR. Public comments will be accepted until December 31, 2022, and can be submitted to ARCF_SEIS@usace.army.mil.

Virtual Scoping Meeting Presentation Slides (Updated November 30)
Virtual Scoping Meeting Recording

Objective: Construct approximately 2 miles of levee improvements along the Sacramento River East Levee.

Actions: Project will require degrading the levee to achieve a working platform up to 50 feet wide in order to install seepage cutoff walls up  in the identified project areas.

Duration:  April 2022 to December 2022

Work Areas: Construction Locations Map

Additional News/Notes: 
Most Recent Construction Update
USACE awards $40.9 million construction contract for Pocket-area levee improvements

We awarded the contract in January 2023 and construction is expected to begin April 15, 2023 (depending on the weather).

Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the City of Sacramento, California. This particular reach of Sacramento River bank has been identified as a critical erosion risk and will be brought up to modern bank protection standards.

Duration:  Construction is slated to start in spring 2022 and will continue through October 2022. Site preparation work in advance of construction should be conducted between November 2021-February 2022. 

Work Areas: This repair site is located on the east side of the Sacramento River beginning just downstream of the Westin Hotel (Scott's Seafood) to approximately 1,150 linear feet downstream. Work will be executed from tug and barge on waterside of levee, and may affect boating traffic. 

Additional News/Notes:

A virtual public meeting was held on July 27, 2020 to discuss the project and accept public comment. The 45-day public comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report closed on August 26, 2020.

Sacramento River Erosion Contract 1/River Mile 55.2L Bank Protection Final Supplemental EA/EIR - June 2021
Final SEA/SEIR Report
Final SEA/SEIR Appendices
Signed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices
Webinar Presentation Slides

Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the City of Sacramento, California. This particular reach of Sacramento River bank has been identified as a critical erosion risk and will be brought up to modern bank protection standards.

Duration:  Construction is slated to start in spring 2023 and will continue through October 2024. The in-water construction during this two year period is scheduled to occur between July 1 to October 31. Site preparation work in advance of construction should be conducted between November 2022-February 2023 and November 2023-Febraury 2024.

Work Areas: This repair site is located on the east side of the Sacramento River and will cover approximately 3.4 miles. Work will be executed from tug and barge on waterside of levee, and may affect boating traffic.

Additional News/Notes: 

Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2 Virtual Public Meeting
April 26, 2022
This virtual public meeting discussed the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report. Project leaders gave a presentation discussing the proposed work, environmental impacts, and answer questions related to the project. 

Public Meeting Presentation Slides

Sacramento River Contract 2 Final SEA - December 2022
Final SEA Report
Final SEA Appendices
Signed FONSI

Sacramento River Contract 2 Draft SEA/SEIR - April 2022
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA Appendices
Draft SEIR Appendices
Draft FONSI

Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the City of Sacramento, California. This particular reach of riverbank has been identified as a critical erosion risk in the highest velocity reach of the American River within Sacramento and needs to be brought up to modern bank protection standards.

Duration:  Construction is slated to begin in spring 2022 and continue through October 2022. Site preparation work in advance of construction will be conducted between October 2021-February 2022.  

Work Areas: This repair site is located only on the south side (left bank) of the American River from just upstream of the H Street bridge near Sacramento State University downstream to Paradise Beach.

Additional News/Notes: 
A virtual public meeting was held on June 15, 2020 to discuss the project and accept public comment. The 45-day public comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report closed on July 20, 2020. 

Final SEA/SEIR Report
Final SEA/SEIR Appendices
Signed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Draft SEA/SEIR Notice of Availability 
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices
Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Presentation Slides

Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the City of Sacramento, California. This particular reach of riverbank has been identified as an erosion risk in the highest velocity reach of the American River within Sacramento and needs to be brought up to modern bank protection standards.

Duration:  Construction is slated to begin in spring 2022 and continue through October 2022. Site preparation work in advance of construction will be conducted between October 2021-February 2022.  

Work Areas: This repair site is located only on portions of the north side (right bank) of the American River from just upstream of the Howe Ave bridge downstream through the Campus Commons Golf Course.

Additional News/Notes: 
A virtual public meeting was held on June 29, 2021 to discuss the project and accept public comment. The 45-day public comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report closed on July 19, 2021. The EIR was approved by the CVFPB on September 24, 2021.  

Final SEIS/SEIR Report
Final SEIS/SEIR Appendices
Notice of Availability
Draft SEIS/SEIR Report
Draft SEIS/SEIR Appendices
Frequently Asked Questions | Exhibits
Webinar Presentation Slides

Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the City of Sacramento, California. This particular reach of riverbank has been identified as being at high risk for levee failure due to erosion and needs to be brought up to modern bank protection standards.

Duration:  Construction is slated to begin in spring 2023 and continue through October 2023. Site preparation work in advance of construction will be conducted between October 2022-February 2023.  

Work Areas: This repair site is located only on portions of the south side (left bank) of the American River near the Business I-80 Bridge.

Additional News/Notes: 

American River Contract 3A Final SEA/SEIR - November 2022
Final SEA Report
Final SEIR Report
Final SEA-SEIR Appendices
Final SEA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Final SEIR Notice of Determination 

Lower American River Erosion Contract 3A Virtual Public Meeting
May 5, 2022,   
This virtual public meeting discussed the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report.  Project leaders gave a presentation discussing the proposed work, environmental impacts, and answered questions related to the project.

Public Meeting Presentation Slides

American River Contract 3A Draft SEA/SEIR - April 2022/July 2022 (Recirculated)
Draft SEA Notice of Availability (Recirculated)
Draft SEA (Recirculated)
Draft SEA Appendix (Recirculated)

Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Frequently Asked Questions

Team is currently developing 95%-level design for the Sacramento Weir and Bypass component. Design is expected to be completed in Fall 2021. Construction scheduled to start in Spring 2022. 

Team is currently developing 65% design. Design is expected to be complete in Summer 2022. Construction scheduled to begin in Fall 2022. 

Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the Little Pocket neighborhood in the City of Sacramento, California. This reach of Sacramento River bank has been identified as an erosion risk and will be brought up to modern bank protection standards.

Duration: Construction activities are slated to begin in Spring 2024 and continue through October 2024, with in-water construction scheduled to occur between July 1 to October 31. Site preparation work in advance of construction should be conducted between November 2023-February 2024.

Work Areas: This repair site is located on the east side of the Sacramento River and will cover approximately 1,700 feet. Work will be executed from tug and barge on waterside of levee, and may affect boating traffic.

Additional News/Notes: 
Final SEA Report & Appendices
Final SEIR/SEA
Signed FONSI
Draft SEA/SEIR Report Notice of Availability 
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Sacramento River Erosion C4 Information and FAQs

Contract Type: Construction – Installation of bank protection features including launchable rock, planting benches and slope protection.

Notice: Not Yet Available

Bids Due: This contract is scheduled to be advertised in Fall 2022

Estimated Contract Award: January 2023

Estimated Period of Performance: Construction: April 2023 - December 2023

Contract Type: Construction – Levee improvements to include cutoff walls, raises and rebuilds.

Notice: Not Yet Available

Bids Due: This contract is scheduled to be advertised in Fall 2022

Estimated Contract Award: January 2023

Estimated Period of Performance: Construction: April 2023 - December 2023

Contract Type: To Be Determined

Contract Magnitude: $500K-$1M

Proposals Due: Fall 2022

Estimated Contract Award: Fall 2022

Estimated Period of Performance: November 2022 – February 2023

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract

Contract Magnitude: ~$30M

Bids Due: The contract is scheduled to be advertised in Winter 2020/2021

Estimated Contract Award: Fall 2021

Estimated Period of Performance: Fall 2021 – Fall 2025

Objective: Construct approximately three miles of levee improvements along the Sacramento River East Levee.

Actions: Project will require degrading the levee to achieve a working platform up to 50 feet wide in order to install seepage cutoff walls up to 135 feet deep and seepage berms in the identified project areas.

Duration: 
Construction began March 2020. 
Levee work complete on November 27, 2020.    
Contract complete on February 8, 2021. 

Work Areas (Construction Locations Map):

Additional News/Notes: 
News Release
Construction Information Presentation Video - March 2020
Construction Information Presentation Slides/Graphics - March 2020

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Objective: This land-side drained stability berm is located within the City of Sacramento, California, on approximately 450 feet of the Sacramento River East Levee (SREL) along Front Street upstream of the Highway 50 bridge. 

Duration:  July 11, 2019 to January 17, 2020. This work is now complete and was handed over to the local sponsor.  

Work Areas: Approximately 450 feet of the Sacramento River East Levee (SREL) along Front Street upstream of the Highway 50 bridge.

Additional News/Notes: 
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Objective: Construct 24.2 acres of riparian forest and oak woodland habitat to provide a portion of the mitigation needed to mitigate for the removal of riparian habitat by construction of the American River Common Features 2016 Project that could not be avoided, minimized, or mitigated for onsite.

Actions: Project required planting a former agricultural field adjacent to the work area on the Sacramento River with native trees and shrubs.

Duration: 
August 2019: Contract awarded.
May 2021: plants installed. Transplanting elderberry shrubs is ongoing through the end of the American River Common Features project in 2026.

Work Areas: Between River Road/Freeport Boulevard (Cliff’s Marina) and Interstate 5 (Delta Shores Shopping Center)

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Objective: Construct approximately 1.8 miles of levee improvements along the Sacramento River East Levee.

Actions: Project will require degrading the levee to achieve a working platform up to 50 feet wide in order to install seepage cutoff walls up  in the identified project areas.

Duration:  April 2021 to 31 August 2022

Work Areas (Construction Locations Map):

Additional News/Notes: 
USACE awards $29.5 million construction contract for Sacramento River levee improvements (January 21, 2021)