South Pacific Division News Releases

Lloyd assumes command of South Pacific Division

Press Operations — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:39:00 GMT

Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held Aug. 15 at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, CA.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:31:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has prepared its proposal to renew

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beginning residential debris removal in LA County

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:35:00 GMT

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of California and the

John Kulick Wins USACE 2024 Logistician of the Year Award

Press Operations — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:14:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California – John Kulick, regional logistics planner with South Pacific Division, was

South Pacific Division Supports Veterans with Robust Department of Veterans Affairs Program

Press Operations — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:24:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – South Pacific Division partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

SPD Awarded USACE FY2023 Chief of Engineer’s Safety Award

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:15:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is clear on its prioritization of safety

SPD Employee Achieves USACE Project Scheduler Level 2 Certification - Hopes Other Corps’ Schedulers Will Follow Suit

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:54:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Working in a large organization like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

SPD drives innovation with new position and approach to its partnering process

Press Operations — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:36:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Part of driving innovation requires walking hand in hand with its

Programs Delivery Analysis Division Aims to Drive “Winning” Projects & Programs Delivery at SPD

Press Operations — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:07:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California – By its nature U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a very technical and

Navajo Nation Silver Jackets Team Takes Action in Birdsprings, Arizona

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:36:00 GMT

Article by Chris Stanton and Arianna Kitchens Led by the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources

Handura assumes command of USACE South Pacific Division

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:00:00 GMT

SAUSALITO, Calif. —Col. James J. Handura assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South

South Pacific Division’s Regional Leadership Development Program celebrates 25 years investing in the next generation of leaders

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:34:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – South Pacific Division kicked off its 25th year of growing leaders this week

Gant relinquishes command of USACE South Pacific Division

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:50:00 GMT

SAUSALITO, Calif. — Today Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant relinquished command of the US Army Corps of

South Pacific Division Becomes an Engineering With Nature “Proving Ground”

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ South Pacific Division (SPD) and the Engineer Research and

Antoinette R. Gant promoted to Brigadier General

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:55:00 GMT

Antoinette R. Gant was promoted to the rank of brigadier general today in a traditional military

Chief of Engineers signs report recommending ecosystem restoration in Prado Basin

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:36:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ top general signed a report April 22 – on Earth Day – recommending a plan to restore more than 600 acres of valuable riparian habitat within the largest riparian forest in Southern California. Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the Corps’ commanding general and 55th U.S. Army chief of engineers, signed the Chief of Engineer’s Report for the Prado Basin Ecosystem Restoration and Water Conservation Feasibility Study at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. The project is headed by the Corps’ Los Angeles District, in partnership with the Orange County Water District.

USACE to host public meetings for proposed visitor center in Lake Isabella

Press Operations — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released new environmental documents regarding the permanent relocation of the U.S. Forest Service visitor center in Lake Isabella and will host a virtual public meeting to discuss the documents on April 22, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Corps to begin dredging Newport Bay Harbor, completing east jetty repairs

Press Operations — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District will begin dredging the Newport Bay Harbor entrance channel and perform repairs on the harbor’s east jetty in mid-April at Newport Beach, California. A $3-million contract to perform the work was awarded Feb. 24 to Pacific Dredge and Construction LLC, located in San Diego. The City of Newport Beach is the non-federal sponsor of the project.

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Conduct Stakeholder Sessions on WRDA 2020 Implementation Guidance

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:23:00 GMT

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct a series of listening sessions to collect input and recommendations on development of implementation guidance for any provision contained in the Water Resources Development of Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020).

Army Corps of Engineers requires face masks at all recreation projects

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:23:00 GMT

As we work to slow the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors,