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Every one of our missions began with an engineering challenge! For nearly a century, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has tackled everything from hydraulic mining impacts and military construction to flood management and climate resilience. Join us on a journey, from our origins overcoming obstacles to a future built on collaboration and innovation.
00:00 1. Introduction: 95 Years of Engineering Challenges
01:02 2. 1800s Mining Origins: Hydraulic Mining and Flood Management
01:33 3. 1930s A Rocky Start: Great Depression and New Deal Projects
01:56 4. 1940s – 1960s Civil Works Expansion: Dams and Recreation
02:44 5. 1940s – 1960s Military Support and Expansion: WWII and Beyond
03:54 6. 1970s Environmental Awareness: Establishing the Regulatory Program
04:42 7. 1970s – 1990s Major Flood Threats: Emergency Operations
05:12 8. 1980s Ecological Restoration: Hazardous Waste Cleanup
05:34 9. 2000s – 2010s Mega Projects: Folsom Dam and Levee Upgrades
06:03 10. 2020s Modern Challenges: Climate Resilience and Infrastructure Upgrades
06:46 11. Today’s Mission: Supporting Military, Water Resources, and Environmental Protection
07:52 12. Conclusion: 95 Years of Innovative Solutions
Learn more: https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/About/History/
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Some archival footage in this video is used for illustrative purposes and may not depict the exact locations of historical Sacramento District projects. However, it represents comparable visuals to support the district’s missions.
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| Date Taken: | 11.06.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 11.07.2024 14:15 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 943086 |
| VIRIN: | 241106-A-AN535-1002 |
| Filename: | DOD_110672594 |
| Length: | 00:09:00 |
| Location: | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Downloads: | 7 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 7 |
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