San Francisco District News

USACE, partners kick off Coyote Valley Dam water supply study with key signing ceremony

Release, USACE San Francisco District — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District is launching a three-year general investigation study to explore modernizing Coyote Valley Dam now that a key partnership agreement was signed today during an afternoon ceremony at Lake Mendocino. At a table set up atop the 67-year-old earthen dam, officials from Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission and Lytton Rancheria of California, the two non-federal sponsors on the study, and the Corps gathered to sign what is referred to as a feasibility cost sharing agreement. The agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of both the government and non-federal sponsors in the cost sharing and execution of work.

USACE Aviation Program Office: Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance in UAS Operations

Amanda Rae Moreno — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:08:00 GMT

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Aviation Program Office (APO) plays a pivotal role in advancing crewed and uncrewed aviation missions across the organization. Established to meet the growing demands of Civil Works, Emergency Response, and Combatant Command operations, the APO serves as the central aviation authority for USACE, ensuring the safe, legal, and efficient operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kicks Off Year Long Celebration of 250 Years of Service to the Nation

Patrick Bloodgood — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:48:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.

Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 Civil Works Appropriations

Eugene Pawlik — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. "The FY 2023 Work Plan for Army Civil Works continues the administration’s substantial investments in projects and actions that will strengthen supply chains and the economy by adding capacity at the nation’s waterways and ports, build resilience to the impacts of climate change by reducing flood risks of communities and restoring the aquatic environment, and promote equity in underserved communities consistent with the President’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

The Corps Environment - August 2022 issue now available

Pentagon News — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:39:00 GMT

The August 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights employing an open and transparent process, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #7, and features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing environmental benefits across the globe.

Corps seeks public comments for SF Waterfront Flood Resiliency Study

San Francisco District Release — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District is preparing a feasibility study to evaluate coastal storm and flood risk management alternatives along 7.5 miles of the San Francisco Waterfront. USACE is currently accepting public comments regarding the study. Comments, including any suggested alternatives, information and analyses for our consideration are requested by Oct. 21, 2020.

NEPA scoping period begins for SF Waterfront Flood Resiliency Study

San Francisco District Release — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District is currently preparing a feasibility study to evaluate coastal storm and flood risk management alternatives along 7.5 miles of the San Francisco Waterfront. USACE requests written comments regarding NEPA scoping be received by Oct. 21, 2020.