Savannah District News Releases

Hartwell Lake Seeks Volunteers for Annual National Public Lands Cleanup

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:36:46 GMT

HARTWELL, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Hartwell Dam and Lake Project Office is seeking volunteers for the fall “Splash Away the Trash” event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in support of National Public Lands Day.

Corps of Engineers announces recreation seasonal closures at Thurmond

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:48 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will close or partially close certain recreation sites for the season at J. Strom Thurmond Lake beginning Sept. 8, 2026.

National Public Lands Day Cleanup at J. Strom Thurmond Lake Sept. 26

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:42:15 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, invites community members to participate cleaning up litter, in celebration of National Public Lands Day, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Army Corps of Engineers to maintain lake level restrictions at Hartwell Lake

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:05:57 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – To help protect surrounding communities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Savannah District will maintain lake level restrictions at Hartwell Lake until a long-term engineering solution is designed and built to resolve flood risks associated with a seepage deterioration path identified at Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:19:14 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to recognize its 356 individual generating units at 75 multi-purpose power-producing projects across five USACE Divisions and 16 Districts on National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24, 2026.

Ten areas open at Hartwell Lake for 2026-2027 hunting season

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT

HARTWELL, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, Hartwell Lake Project Office will open three of its larger recreation areas in Georgia and seven areas within Fant’s Grove Wildlife Management Area in South Carolina, to hunters during the 2026-2027 hunting season, beginning as early as Sept. 12, 2026.

Register to participate in youth, adult dove hunts at Richard B. Russell Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:11:34 GMT

Elberton, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Richard B. Russell Project, will host dove hunts for youth and adults Sept. 12 and 19, 2026, at two fields in Elbert County, Georgia, and one field in Abbeville County, South Carolina.

Thurmond Lake Bridge lane closures during inspection Aug. 3-5

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:13:45 GMT

APPLING, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District Structural Section will be inspecting the Thurmond Lake bridge on Clarks Hill Road, and during that time, Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes Aug. 3-5, weather permitting.

Change of Command for Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:13:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – During a formal ceremony, Col. Robert Fairel assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, from Col. Ron Sturgeon, at 10 a.m., today, July, 31, 2026.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Host 2026 Primitive Weapons Deer Hunts at Bussey Point

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Project – Forest, Fish, and Wildlife Section – will host primitive weapons deer hunts at the Bussey Point Corps Management Unit (CMU), located in Lincoln County, Georgia.

Revolutionary War cannon on display at Savannah History Museum soon

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:04:30 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, in partnership with Coastal Heritage Society, are pleased to announce 17 of the Revolutionary War-era cannon found in the Savannah River during the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project dredging operations in 2021-2022, will officially be on display at the Savannah History Museum July 2, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Day use fees waived at Corps’ Rec areas for USA’s 250th birthday

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:07:28 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5.

Elrod Ferry Recreation Area temporarily closed at Hartwell Lake

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:36:38 GMT

HARTWELL, Ga. – Effective immediately, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Dam and Lake Project Office has temporarily closed Elrod Ferry Recreation Area due to recent storm damage.

Day use fees waived at recreation areas June 16 for Corps’ birthday

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:19:55 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16, 2026.

Corps of Engineers wraps up work at Buxton FUDS property for now

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:24:25 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – As of May 28, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has completed excavations to remove petroleum-impacted soil from the beach and dunes, as well as sand replacement and seeding at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property along the Cape Hatteras seashore, and continues to the next step in the process.

Corps of Engineers Hosts Public Meetings about Brunswick Harbors Dredging Activities

Press Operations — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:27:56 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is hosting a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss the development of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Brunswick Harbor.

Corps of Engineers urges lake visitors to make water safety a top priority

Press Operations — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:19:55 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season this Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, reminds everyone to make water safety a top priority in every water adventure.

Final Thurmond Lake campground ready to reopen since Hurricane Helene

Press Operations — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is reopening Ridge Road Campground Wednesday, May 20, 2026, marking the final campground to be restored and reopened at J. Strom Thurmond Lake since Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.

New Real-Time Water Tool Offers Precision Planning for Savannah River Basin Users

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:02:18 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has launched a streamlined digital dashboard designed to give boaters, homeowners, and stakeholders instant access to critical water management data across the Savannah River Basin.

Temporary closures at West Dam Recreation Area on J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:55:39 GMT

CLARKS HILL, S.C. – Effective immediately, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will have temporary closures at the J. Strom Thurmond Lake West Dam Day Use area for the next few weeks, Monday through Thursday, while beach and playground sand is delivered and spread inside the park.