95 Years of Engineering Solutions

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Video by John Prettyman

95 Years of Engineering Solutions

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District

Nov. 6, 2024 | 9:00

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/ - - - - - - - - - - Additional archival footage provided by: California Department of Water Resources (DWR) California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) Getty Images KCRA Channel 3 Sacramento National Archives 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. Narration by OpenAI Sound effects by SoundBible.com, used under Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses.