Discover the outdoor adventures waiting at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and river projects in California’s Central Valley. From scenic trails to open waters, this video highlights top recreation opportunities - perfect examples of what you’ll find across all 10 destinations. Join park rangers Tom Bookholtz and Ethan Renaud for a visual tour of the best ways to explore, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors. Plan your next adventure here: https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/recreation
A new report suggests that implementing Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations, or FIRO, at Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Reservoir may be a viable option to better balance the flood risk reduction needs for communities along the Yuba and Feather Rivers and the ability to store more water during drier periods.
Even a workhorse like the USACE Drift Collector John A. B. Dillard Jr., needs some TLC from time to time. On Oct. 7, 2024, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District debris removal vessel went into drydock at a shipyard in Alameda, Calif., to begin routine hull maintenance and repairs.
