San Francisco USACE

Yesterday, #USACE San Francisco Commander LTC Virginia Brickner hosted Code Brew, a monthly event that connects staff over coffee and conversation. It was also a chance to unveil the district’s new 160th commemorative coin, designed by SPN Public Affairs Specialist Karina Kirsch.

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At a ceremony at the Bay Model Visitor Center, Lt. Col. Kevin Arnett relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District June 23 when Lt. Col. Timothy Shebesta was sworn in as the district’s 58th commander.

Lt. Col. Kevin Arnett was invited by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association to be the Grand Marshall for the blessing of the fleet and the "Broadway on the Bay" boat parade April 30. He invested his time in talking with, and enjoying the company of, the vast boating community.

San Francisco District and Institute of Tribal Environmental Professionals are excited to present the Bridging the Equity Gap Webinar Series, “Power, Water, and Indigeneity: Tribal Voices and Perspectives on Flood Resilience” April 18, from 10-11:15a.m. PT. Register on Facebook.

We are pleased to announce the kick-off to our 2023 District Summer Student/Intern Program! For more information and to apply visit this link: usajobs.gov/Search/Results…

Inspiring Change is our theme for Black History Month, and we're focusing on the 4 Black college freshmen-Ezell Blair, Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond who made change by starting sit-ins at the Whites Only Lunch Counter at Woolworth back in February 1960.

It's National Pie Day, so enjoy your favorite pie on Lakes Sonoma and Mendocino while fishing, boating, or dodging the pies that have floated down stream. You think it's an illusion, but you never know what's in the water after these storms, so be safe and wear your life jackets.

On Oct. 20, Lt. Col. Kevin Arnett joined the Pajaro Valley’s congressional and state legislative delegations, leaders from the Biden administration and more to celebrate that the $400M Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project has been fully funded.

Sea level rise and other climate impacts threaten our communities, critical infrastructure and habitats. Our 2022-2042 District Strategic Plan identifies 7 new strategic goals that guide how we will contribute to regional climate adaptation efforts. Read: spn.usace.army.mil/About/Mission-….

We have a quick turn around hire here for a NURSE for the District. The job opens 9/22/22 and closes on Monday, 9/26/22. The salary is $97,490 - $126,742 per year. For more information and to apply visit the following link: usajobs.gov/job/678946200 #hiringnow #nurses

Announcing a great opportunity with San Francisco District. If you're looking for a job, but you can't handle the cubicle farm and love the outdoors, we need a Park Ranger at Lake Sonoma. To apply visit the following USAJobs link: usajobs.gov/job/678027100

This is a #waybackwednesday, highlighting our debris collection mission on the Bay area waterways. It was a great video then and the mission is still the same now. Report floating hazards when you see them by calling us at (415) 289-3000. fb.watch/f66s5tjIh4/

Please join us on June 7 from 11am-12:15pm PT for our webinar “Out of harm’s way – without harm. Environmental and climate justice in flood buyouts and relocation.” Click here to register: usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?R…

San Francisco District's Lake Sonoma is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Milt Brandt Visitor Center to the public today. Hours of operation will be Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Don Clausen Fish Hatchery and viewing bridge will remain closed until further notice.

Grab your life jacket and wear it at work tomorrow to be a beacon for water safety during this worldwide initiative. You will help show others that if it's easy enough to wear a life jacket while working, then it should be even easier to wear one when on, in, or near the water.

Sharing great news from the Department of Energy regarding the first phase of the decommissioning of the reactor work at Lawrence Livermore National Labs, CA. energy.gov/em/articles/em… This work is a collaboration of San Francisco and Kansas City districts. Great job and teamwork.

Put those TikTok skills to good use and participate in the 2022 Life Jacket Video Contest. You or your team of up to 4 individuals could win up to $5,500 by encouraging adults to wear life jackets. Visit lifejacketvideocontest.com to learn more. Life Jackets Worn -- Nobody Mourns!

May is Water Safety Month. We want to remind you to plan and prepare before getting on or near the water. Before going out on the water give your float plan to a responsible person and learn more by taking a boater safety course. And please wear a properly-fitted life jacket.

The District and the National Flood Risk Management Program presents the next of the “Bridging the Equity Gap: Flood Resilience for the Whole Community” Webinar Series - When Communities Lead: Environmental Justice through Participatory Flood Risk Management. March 3: 11-12:15