Video by John Prettyman | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 12.02.2024
Aerial video captures the latest construction of the Sacramento Weir Widening Project, showcasing the foundation work for the new weir, vehicle bridge, fish passage structure, stilling basin drain channel, and bypass transport channel, along the west bank of the Sacramento River in Yolo County, California, Sept. 18, 2024 and November 18, 2024. 0:00 - Introduction 0:06 - New Weir and......
Video by John Prettyman | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 05.15.2024
Explore the latest advancements on the Sacramento Weir Widening Project, a major initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California water agencies to enhance flood management and environmental restoration. Major project features are taking shape including the new passive weir, levee setback, road realignments, and the fish passage......
Courtesy Video | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 04.10.2024
Aerial video shows ongoing construction of the Sacramento Weir Widening Project along the west bank of the Sacramento River in Yolo County, California, April 10, 2024. The footage shows foundation work on the new passive weir and vehicle bridge, levee setback, road realignments, and the fish passage structure. 00:00 Flying south over a rig driving foundation piles for the new weir and vehicle......
Video by David Adams | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District | 01.04.2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, held a press conference with Senator Bob Casey and Mayor Derek Slaughter to discuss collaboration with two levee systems in Williamsport, PA, Jan. 4, 2024. The Baltimore Districts collaboration with Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Federal partners is stronger than ever. The Baltimore District engaged in crucial Flood Risk Management......
Video by John Prettyman | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 08.22.2023
Dive into the world of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with remote pilot, Luke Burns. This video takes you on an aerial journey over the American River, showcasing the ongoing levee improvements in Sacramento, California. Learn about the meticulous planning, stringent regulations, and teamwork that underpin these crucial missions. Every UAS flight is a......
Video by Joseph Bruton and John Prettyman | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 06.06.2023
Aerial video shows the current progress on the Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project in Hamilton City, California, June 6, 2023 (No Audio). Hamilton City is a small Northern California town that has been evacuated during high-water events five times since 1983. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project has completed 6.8 miles of levee improvements to reduce......
Video by Luke Burns and John Prettyman | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 02.10.2022
Aerial video of flood-risk reduction work on Reach B along the Sacramento River and Garden Highway in Natomas, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022. (No Audio) Major improvements include installation of cutoff walls, seepage berms, pumping plant upgrades, and construction of a hibernaculum to provide habitat for endangered garter snakes Learn more: https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/natomas/ (Aerial......
Video by John Prettyman | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 12.06.2021
Flood waters surrounded the city of Marysville during California’s record 1963 floods. This threat has been a common occurrence throughout the years, causing significant property damage and loss of life. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners have teamed up to upgrade the 7.6 miles of ring levee that surround the city and reduce flood risk. Learn more:......
