Lt. Col. John Baker, San Francisco District commander, speaks with Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) staff members Ngoc Nguyen and Norma Camacho, about a proposal for restoration of Alviso Slough on Feb. 12, 2014, Alviso, Calif. Jane Hicks (left), USACE San Francisco District Regulatory Chief, was part of the Commander’s team participating in the day-long tour to provide guidance on USACE regulatory and permitting processes. SCVWD, one of two Non-Federal Sponsors partnering with USACE on projects in the San Francisco South Bay Area, hosted Brig. Gen. Dave Turner, South Pacific Division commander, and presented briefings of projects throughout Santa Clara County.