SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT

The San Francisco District is responsible for keeping the shipping lanes in the Bay free of anything that could pose a hazard to the freedom of navigation.

One of the Corps' key missions is disaster response, being prepared to respond to everything from earthquakes, to flooding to wildfires.

Reducing flood risk along the Russian River is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' primary mission when retaining and releasing water in Flood Control pools at Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino.

Through its regulatory program, the Corps ensures that current and future generations will be able to enjoy our nation’s beautiful natural resources.

Reducing flood risk along the Russian River is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' primary mission when retaining and releasing water in Flood Control pools at Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino.

A levee at Sears Point in Sonoma County, Calif., is breached as part of a project to restore wetlands and protect the San Francisco Bay Area against anticipated sea level rise. The largest private environmental project in the Bay Area was authorized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District under terms of the Clean Water Act.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District helps to manage the region's water resources. Watch this video and see how the Corps of Engineers impacts your life!