20 Jul 2017

Lake Springs boat ramp on Thurmond Lake to close for upgrades

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Lake Springs boat ramp on Thurmond Lake will close Monday – Thursday, July 31 –

6 Jul 2017

Corps to host Drought Contingency Plan public workshop in N. Augusta July 12

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will hold a workshop on proposed changes to the Savannah River Basin Drought Contingency Plan on July 12 in North Augusta, South Carolina.

30 Jun 2017

Lifejackets worn … Nobody mourns

SAVANNAH, Ga. – More public recreation fatalities occur in July than any other month, so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) asks the recreating public to play it safe while on, in, or near the water because drowning is a leading cause of death this time of year. USACE public recreation fatality statistics show that 88 percent were male, 89 percent were not wearing a life jacket, and 47 percent were swimming in areas not designated as a swimming area.

13 Jun 2017

Corps to host Hartwell Lake water management workshop June 26

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will hold a workshop on water management and water levels at Lake Hartwell on June 26 in Toccoa, Georgia.

23 May 2017

Corps releases public notice on proposed modifications to McCoys Cut flow re-routing feature of SHEP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA)

22 May 2017

Corps of Engineers, Georgia and South Carolina DNRs to hold pre-Memorial Day water safety opportunity

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the South Carolina Department

25 Apr 2017

Corps seeks input on future of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Studies are underway to determine a solution for the future of the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public input.

21 Apr 2017

Thurmond Lake officials announce rolling ramp closures for repairs

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials at the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake announced a rolling closure of boat ramps at the reservoir in order to restripe and repave the ramps before the main recreation season opens. In all cases the ramps will be open on weekends.

13 Apr 2017

Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby kicks off April 22 at Russell Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The 29th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby promises to give area youth an opportunity to spend a morning vying for bragging rights April 22 at the Blue Hole Recreation Area at Richard B. Russell Lake.

13 Mar 2017

Workshops to offer information on Hartwell Lake’s proposed shoreline management, take suggestions from the public

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The public can offer opinions and gain information on the proposed new shoreline management plan for Hartwell Lake during three upcoming workshops sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. The Corps will hold public workshops in three communities March 21-23.