4 Apr 2025

USACE-Albuquerque District receives Army Safety and Occupational Health Star recognition

The Albuquerque District received the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star flag in a ceremony at the district’s headquarters, April 1, 2025. The district is the first district in USACE’s South Pacific Division to achieve this recognition.

27 Feb 2025

South Pacific Division leads dam safety collaboration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division’s Dam Safety Production Center conducted a multi-district dam safety awareness event Jan. 27-30 at the Los Angeles District’s Arizona area office in midtown Phoenix.

10 Feb 2025

US Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal in LA County

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of California and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will begin Phase-2 debris removal for private residential properties in the Eaton and Palisades wildfire impact zones. The start of Phase-2 debris removal to private homes marks a major milestone in the wildfire recovery process for residents impacted by the wildfires.

11 Sep 2024

Former Los Angeles District commander reflects on 23 years since 9/11 recovery effort

It was a Tuesday. Twenty-three years ago. The day of the week – not the date of the month – stands out the most for retired Col. Aaron Barta. Tuesday. A planned training day. A normal drive into work. By mid-morning, all of that would change. Tuesday would soon alter the course of Barta’s life and redefine the next 20 years of his Army career and the nation. It was Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. This is his story.

14 Jun 2024

USACE leadership joins DTRA to celebrate official opening of new building at Kirtland

USACE-South Pacific Division and Albuquerque District leadership joined DTRA, KAFB, and Hensel Phelps Construction officials in officially opening the new DTRA Albuquerque multi-use building, June 12, 2024.

22 Sep 2023

USACE begins improvements to Folsom Dam Dikes 1-6

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has begun site preparation at Folsom Dam Dike 1 in Granite Bay, California, so contractors can raise the site up to 3.5 feet as part of the Folsom Dam Raise project.

7 Jul 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signs agreement with Navajo Nation to improve speed, cost of future projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-South Pacific Division and Navajo Nation signed an agreement intended to improve USACE’s support to Navajo Nation at Window Rock, Arizona, July 6.

13 Mar 2023

Corps hosts tribal workshop, strengthens partnerships

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teamed up with other local, state and federal agencies Feb. 28 to share information about flood-fighting resources with its tribal partners throughout Southern California.

17 Feb 2023

District partners with the Phoenix VA medical Center on six construction projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District is partnering with the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System to oversee construction of six projects, totaling more than $35 million.

23 Sep 2022

SPD Commander visits post-fire debris removal team in northern New Mexico

USACE’s South Pacific Division Commander recently visited the Private Property Debris Removal team working in New Mexico.