Sacramento Levee Upgrades

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Upcoming Dates of Interest:
Sacramento Weir Widening virtual public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 at 4 p.m.
Public comment period for SREL Contract SEA/SEIR closes on August 22, 2020.
Public comment period for Sacramento Erosion Contract 1 Draft SEA/SEIR closes on August 26, 2020.
See Public Engagements section below for more information.

Current Page - Sacramento Levee Upgrades Project Overview

Latest Project News

Construction Update (August 5, 2020)

Construction Update (July 1, 2020)

USACE to discuss American River erosion protection work at June 15 virtual public meeting (June 11, 2020)

Construction Update (June 3, 2020)

Construction Update (April 30, 2020)

Construction Update (March 27, 2020)

Sacramento River levee improvements next step in $1.5 billion plan to modernize Sacramento-area flood infrastructure (Feb. 25, 2020)

Levee improvement work along Sacramento River set to begin this week (Dec. 17, 2019)

Pocket-area levee improvements coming soon (Dec. 2019)

KCRA: Built in 1916, Sacramento Weir to nearly double for flood control (June 4, 2019)

Corps releases supplemental documents for Sacramento River levee improvement (Jan. 2, 2019)

Sacramento District projects get $2.1 billion in supplemental appropriation (July 9, 2018)

Contact Information

For more information on
Sacramento Levee Upgrades,
please contact us at the following:

Phone:
916-557-5100

E-mail:
spk-pao@usace.army.mil

Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Sacramento District
1325 J Street, Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814

Reducing flood risk in Sacramento

Greater Sacramento, California, is often considered to be the most at-risk region in America for catastrophic flooding, relying on an aging system of levees, weirs and bypasses and Folsom Dam to reduce its flood risk. But that system, just like a chain, is only as strong as its weakest link. Together, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California’s Central Valley Flood Protection Board, California Department of Water Resources, and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency have made tremendous progress in reducing the flood risk, but more work remains. Through the Bipartisan Budget Act, the Corps has received full upfront funding to modernize Sacramento's aging flood infrastructure. This allows us to more efficiently implement nearly $1.8 billion in upgrades to Sacramento's flood risk management system. The authorized work includes up to: 13 miles of seepage cutoff walls, 21 miles of bank protection, 5 miles of levee stabilization, 5 miles of levee raises and widening the Sacramento Weir and bypass.

Current Project Activities

Sacramento River East Levee Contract 1 Construction
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: March 2020 to December 31, 2020

Work Areas (Construction Locations Map):

Miller Park/Sacramento Marina
Miller Park Marina may experience temporary impacts to parking and access.
Haul Routes/Access Points

Sutterville Rd
Temporary closure of the Sacramento River bike trail north of Sutterville Rd will require alternative bike route
Bike Path Detours Sheet 1 | Sheet 2
Haul Routes/Access Points

Little Pocket
Haul Routes/Access Points

Pocket Area
Garcia Bend Park boat ramp/launch area and boat trailer parking area will be closed. Park will remain open throughout construction. Bike Trail between Garcia Bend Park and Freeport Regional Water Facility will be closed for an extended duration.
Haul Routes/Access Points

Additional News/Notes:
Most Recent Construction Update
News Release
Construction Information Presentation Video - March 2020
Construction Information Presentation Slides/Graphics - March 2020
American River Contract 1
Objective: This water-side bank protection repair project is located within the City of Sacramento, California. This particular reach of river bank 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 2021 and continue through October 2021. There is a possibility that this work could take two seasons, but that has yet to be determined. Site preparation work in advance of construction would likely be conducted between October 2020-February 2021.

Work Areas: This repair site is located only on the south side 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 Monday, 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 closes on July 20, 2020.
Draft SEA/SEIR Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices
Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Presentation Slides
Sacramento River Contract 1
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 2021 and will continue through October 2021. Site preparation work in advance of construction should be conducted between October 2020-February 2021.

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.

Additional News/Notes:
A virtual public meeting will be held on Monday, 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 closes on August 26, 2020.

Meeting URL:
https://usace.webex.com/usace/j.php?MTID=mac06782aba9a0db9a0f0fe352d3ab314
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Meeting Primer & Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Presentation Slides

Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices
Sacramento Weir Design
Team is currently developing 65%-level design for the Sacramento Weir and Bypass component. Design is expected to be completed in Fall 2020. Construction scheduled to start in Spring 2022.

Contract Opportunities

Sacramento River Tree Felling/Trimming/Elderberry Transplant
Contract Type: Service

Contract Magnitude: $500K-$1M

Bids Due: The contract is scheduled to be advertised in Summer 2020

Estimated Contract Award: October 2020

Estimated Period of Performance: October 2020 – February 2021
American River Tree Felling/Trimming/Elderberry Transplant
Contract Type: Service

Contract Magnitude: $500K-$1M

Bids Due: The contract is scheduled to be advertised in Summer 2020

Estimated Contract Award: October 2020

Estimated Period of Performance: October 2020 – February 2021
Sacramento Weir Tree Felling/Trimming/Elderberry Transplant
Contract Type: Service

Contract Magnitude: $1M-$5M

Bids Due: The contract is scheduled to be advertised in Summer 2020

Estimated Contract Award: October 2020

Estimated Period of Performance: October 2020 – February 2021
Sacramento River East Levee Contract 2 (SREL C2)
Contract Type: Construction

Contract Magnitude: $25-$100M

Bids Due: This contract is scheduled to be advertised in Fall 2020

Estimated Contract Award: January 2021

Estimated Period of Performance: April 2021 - September 2021

Additional Information:
Industry Day Presentation - April 2020
American River Common Features Tree Felling/Trimming/Elderberry Transplant
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
Sacramento River East Levee Contract 3 (SREL C3)
Notice: Not Yet Available

Bids Due: This contract is scheduled to be advertised in Fall 2021

Contract Award: Winter 2022

Details: Construction: April 2022 – September 2022

Public Engagements

Sacramento Weir Widening Draft SEIS/SEIR Virtual Public Meeting
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Public Meeting Live through WebEx to view slides, hear presentations, and speak with members of the Sacramento Weir Widening SEIS/SEIR planning team.

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Webinar Presentation Slides

Looking for more info about the neighboring LEBLS (Lower Elkhorn Basin Levee Study) Project?
Contact: LowerElkhorn@water.ca.gov

American River Contract 2 - Virtual Scoping Public Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2020
Webinar Presentation Slides

Sacramento River Contract 1/River Mile 55.2L Bank Protection - Draft SEA/SEIR Virtual Public Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2020
Discussed upcoming project and submit comment on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report during its 45-day public comment period, which closes on August 26, 2020.
Meeting Primer & Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Presentation Slides

Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices

SREL Contract 2 - Draft Supplemental EA/EIR
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Discussed upcoming project and accepted comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report during its 45-day public comment period, which closes on August 22, 2020.
Meeting Primer & Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Presentation Slides

Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices

American River Contract 1 - Draft SEA/SEIR Virtual Public Meeting
Wednesday June 15, 2020
Webinar Presentation Slides

Construction Information for SREL Contract 1 Activities
In lieu of our public meeting, which was scheduled for March 12, we have provided the following narrated presentation to explain some of the impacts associated with our construction occurring this season.
SREL Contract 1 Project Overview Presentation (17:35)
SREL Contract 1 Presentation Slides/Graphics

Recent Documents

Sacramento Weir Widening Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR - July 2020
Notice of Availability
Draft SEIS/SEIR Report
Draft SEIS/SEIR Appendices

Sacramento River Erosion Contract 1/River Mile 55.2L Bank Protection Draft Supplemental EA/EIR - July 2020
Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices

Sacramento River East Levee Contract 2 Draft Supplemental EA/EIR - July 2020
Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices

American River Contract 1 Draft SEA/SEIR - June 2020
Notice of Availability
Draft SEA/SEIR Report
Draft SEA/SEIR Appendices
Frequently Asked Questions

Draft General Conformity Determination - March 2020
Notice of Availability (Updated) - Public comments are now due on May 1, 2020.
Draft Report (with Appendix A - Draft NOx Offset Agreement)
Appendix B - Air Pollutant Emissions Methods and Results
Appendix C - Updated Emissions Summary Tables

Sacramento River East Levee Contract 1 Final EA/EIR - Nov 2019
Main Report

Beach Stone Lakes Mitigation Site Final Supplemental EA/IS - June 2019
Main Report

Reach D Contract 1 Final EA/IS - Mar 2019
Notice of Availability
Main Report

ARCF Draft Chief's Report - Jan 2016
To All Interested Parties Letter
Chief's Report

ARCF Final General Reevaluation Report - Jan 2016
Main Report
Appendices

ARCF Final EIS-EIR - Jan 2016
Main Report
Appendices