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.

1 Jun 2016

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines.

20 May 2014

National Safe Boating Week promotes safe, responsible boating

This week the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is teaming up with the National Safe Boating Council and other boating safety advocates across the nation to promote safe and responsible boating during National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23.

15 May 2014

New Georgia gun law does not affect Corps lakes, lands

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Georgia’s House Bill 60, or the Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014, signed into law