28 Oct 2019

Shoreline permit fee increase at Corps of Engineers reservoirs put on hold

SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is delaying the implementation of fee increases for shoreline permits in the South Atlantic region while USACE conducts a national review of the shoreline management program fees.

2 Oct 2019

Upper Savannah reservoirs enter Drought Level 1

SAVANNAH, Ga. –The three reservoirs on the Savannah River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declared the first drought level Tuesday in response to the pool elevation at J. Strom Thurmond Lake dipping below 326.0 feet above mean sea level (ft-msl). Entering Trigger Level 1 activates the Corps’ drought management plan which conserves water in the reservoirs by reducing the outflows from the Thurmond Dam.

30 Sep 2019

Deepening the inner Savannah harbor begins

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Today Col. Daniel Hibner, commander of the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announces deepening begins for the inner portion of the Savannah harbor. This initiates the final construction phase of the 20-year effort to deepen the third busiest container port in the United States.

23 Sep 2019

Fish Passage report decision delayed several weeks

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The decision and approval of the anticipated Post Authorization Analysis Report of

18 Sep 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

3 Sep 2019

Youth dove hunts coming soon to Russell Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold two youth dove hunts on the Georgia

30 Aug 2019

Russell Lake seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day cleanup

SAVANNAH, Ga. – As part of the annual National Public Lands Day celebration, officials at Richard B. Russell Lake seek volunteers to help clean up shoreline and islands at the reservoir along the Georgia and South Carolina border, on Sept. 28.

28 Aug 2019

Recreation areas on Hartwell Lake to open for hunting

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open four of its larger

26 Aug 2019

Agreement signing to lead to beach renewal at Tybee Island

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the City of Tybee Island and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will

20 Aug 2019

Fire temporarily closes Thurmond Dam & Lake visitor center

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Thurmond Dam and Lake visitor center and offices are closed due to a small fire