23 Apr 2026

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

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.

23 Apr 2026

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

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.

15 Apr 2026

Spencer Artillery Range FUDS property virtual public meeting set for April 29

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss the Remedial Action (land use controls) completed for Project 01 at Spencer Artillery Range, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located 10 miles southeast of McMinnville, Tennessee.

27 Mar 2026

Register now for the Richard B. Russell Lake 36th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is hosting the 36th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Richard B. Russell Lake.

27 Mar 2026

Some 2026 Summer Recreation Areas Open today at J. Strom Thurmond Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is opening the following campgrounds and day use areas for the 2026 summer recreation season at J. Strom Thurmond Lake today.

19 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

16 Mar 2026

Corps of Engineers holds Camp Butner FUDS property public meeting virtually March 19

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is holding a virtual meeting to discuss the Remedial Action (land use controls) completed for Projects 04, 05 and 11 at Camp Butner, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located 15 miles north of Durham, North Carolina.

10 Mar 2026

Winfield, Petersburg Campgrounds reopen at Thurmond Lake for 2026 reservations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has reopened reservations through Recreation.gov for Winfield and Petersburg Campgrounds for the 2026 recreation season, effective March 9, 2026. Following the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, many campgrounds were closed until repairs could be made. Camping season starts March 27, and campgrounds will be open through Sept. 13, 2026.

9 Mar 2026

Russell Dam Overlook Road closure supports Lake Russell Hustle 5K race

Elberton, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project, in coordination with the Lake Russell Hustle organizers, will close the Russel Dam Overlook Road for 24 hours beginning at 2 p.m. March 13, 2026, for the 5K race taking place March 14.

23 Feb 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District stands ready to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork”