25 Sep 2015

USACE senior leaders visit Fort Irwin Hospital project

Joe Calcara, director of programs, USACE South Pacific Division, and the senior executive project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Irwin Weed Army Hospital replacement construction project, hosted the project’s Senior Executive Review Group quarterly briefing at Fort Irwin Sept. 22.

23 Mar 2015

Army Corps, California and SAFCA release draft plans for $1.46 billion in Sacramento levee work

Recommendations for $1.46 billion in future improvements for Sacramento’s flood infrastructure are now open for public comment, described in two related reports by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, state of California and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency.

11 Dec 2014

Army Corps to make flood release from Black Butte Dam today

With heavy rainfall forecast in Northern California, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will begin making a flood control release from Black Butte Dam near Orland Dec. 11.

25 Nov 2014

Army Corps releases inspection rating for Walnut Creek levee systems

Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District have shown a need for Contra Costa County to address important maintenance issues of the levee system along sections of Walnut Creek near Concord and Pacheco.

27 Oct 2014

Corps parks free on Veterans Day for those who serve

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is waiving its day use fees for military veterans, active duty and reserve personnel and their families at all of its parks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

26 Sep 2014

UPDATE: Folsom spillway blasting to periodically close roadway weekdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Through the end of the year, Folsom Lake Crossing will be closed for up to one hour weekdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for blasting work to excavate portions of the new Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway approach channel.

25 Sep 2014

Army Corps awards $1.58 million contract for Moffett Field security building

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $1.58 million contract Sept. 23 to Zumwalt Construction, Inc. of Fresno to expand the security forces building at Moffett Field near Mountain View.

3 Sep 2014

COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD TO MEET IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

The Coastal Engineering Research Board (CERB) will meet at Presidio San Francisco, Sept. 9-10, to review current coastal engineering challenges within the Pacific Coastal region. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Observation Post, 211 Lincoln Blvd. Seating is limited and advanced notice is requested.

25 Aug 2014

Army Corps dams, projects undamaged after Napa quake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-owned dams and ongoing Corps construction projects in the vicinity of the Aug. 25 Northern California earthquake are undamaged, Corps engineers verified in site inspections Aug. 25-26.

16 Jul 2014

Corps releases inspection ratings for Woodland levees

Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated the levee system surrounding the City of Woodland, Calif., as unacceptable.