Discover the untold story of the Sacramento Weir, an engineering marvel that has safeguarded California’s Central Valley for over a century. From Native tribal stewardship to Gold Rush levees, to modern flood control innovations, this video explores how history, ingenuity, and community continue to shape the future of flood management in the Sacramento Valley.
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Tribal Nation History
01:37 Gold Rush Levees
02:22 Sacramento River Flood Control Project
03:32 Sacramento Weir Design
05:02 Construction History
06:15 Modern Threats & Upgrades
More project info: https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Sacramento-Levee-Upgrades/Sacramento-Weir/
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On November 14, Mitchell Creel, a native of Monroe City, MO, achieved the distinguished rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Military during a ceremony held aboard the U.S.S. Alabama in Mobile, Alabama.
Lieutenant Col. Creel joined the Army National Guard in 2006 with an assignment to the 1438th Multi-Role Bridge Company and commissioned onto Active Duty in 2010.
The promotion ceremony provided Creel with a special opportunity to...
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