South Pacific Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

South Pacific Division News

September

12 Sep 2019
Afghanistan District reflects on 9/11 while currently serving
Wednesday September 11, 2019 was a solemn day around the country, and even more so for the volunteer civilians and military members of the Afghanistan District, currently deployed in the country.
9 Sep 2019
Collaboration and persistence bring South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan to life
How do you preserve the Sacramento region’s agriculture, natural resources, endangered species and critical habitat, while still allowing for the necessary growth of area cities and housing? With dogged determination and working together with area agencies for more than 20 years.
August

22 Aug 2019
USACE Employee Awarded Top Honors for Three Separate Assignments
Tambour Eller, currently serving as the project executive on the Mosul Dam Task Force during its final close out, was recently named the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civilian of the Year. Eller received the award for her combined work in three jobs over the course of the awards period.

9 Sep 2019
Public Meetings to discuss Mitigation Banking Templates

Expiration date: 11/20/2019
Announcement of Two Public Meetings to discuss Mitigation Banking Templates and third party mitigation in the state of California. These meetings will be largely the same. It is not necessary to attend both. The second meeting is being scheduled to allow more participation from those in Southern California. You do not need to RSVP to attend either of these meetings. When: October 8, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sacramento) and November 19, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Carlsbad)
26 Aug 2019
2008-00816-MB Rosemont Copper Project
Click on the heading "2008-00816-MB Rosemont Copper Project" (above) for further information.

22 Aug 2019
Cochiti Lake swim beach closed due to blue-green algae
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today (Aug. 22, 2019) that effective immediately the Cochiti swim beach is closed due to the presence of a toxic blue-green algae bloom in the lake. Other recreation areas remain open, including the boat ramps and the campgrounds. The closure will last until levels no longer pose an increased threat to humans and animals.
20 Aug 2019
Corps to have public meeting Aug. 21 about remediation plan for Dry Canyon Artillery Range
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District is hosting a public meeting to discuss a proposed remediation plan for the Dry Canyon Artillery Range Munitions Site 01 near Frazier Park, California. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Frazier Park Library, 3732 Park Dr.
9 Aug 2019
USACE Awards Construction Contract for Folsom Dam Raise Dike 8
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District awarded a $4.2 million construction contract August 8 to Odin Construction Solutions, Inc., of Rocklin, California, to raise Dike 8 at Folsom Lake by 3.5 feet.