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  • Thurmond Lake 2023 primitive deer hunt dates set - first come, first

    AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, Forest, Fish, and Wildlife section are now accepting registration for primitive weapons deer hunts in Bussey Point Corps Management Unit, located in Lincoln County, Georgia.

  • Parksville Day Use Area – Sink Hole Repairs Underway

    PARKSVILLE, S.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is pleased to announce the J. Strom Thurmond Project's subcontractor has begun repairs to the damaged road at Parksville Day Use Area. The damage was caused by a sink hole in February.

  • Public comment period opens for Former Conway Bombing, Gunnery Range

    CONWAY, SC. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, will begin the public comment period for the Proposed Plan (PP), and supporting documentation, for the former Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range (Conway BGR), Munitions Response Site (MRS) 07 in Conway, South Carolina, June 28, 2023, and ends July 27, 2023.

  • Corps of Engineers has public meeting for Former Conway Bombing, Gunnery Range

    CONWAY, SC. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, has scheduled a public meeting for July 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Horry County Memorial Library-Conway, 801 Main Street, Conway, South Carolina, 29526 - and plans to propose no action be taken at the former Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range (Conway BGR) – Munitions Response Site (MRS) 07 in Conway, South Carolina.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Lake, buoys inspection results

    HARTWELL LAKE, Ga. and S.C. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently conducted an “Aids to Navigation” inspection on Hartwell Lake to inventory all buoys, shoal markers and other navigational aids to ensure proper placement, working condition and visibility.

  • Corps tests spillway gates at Russell Dam, Thurmond Dam June 13-14

    SAVANNAH, GA – U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, dam safety officials are testing the spillway gates at two hydropower dams on the Savannah River this week, and the releases will have minimal effect on reservoir levels.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication

    MODOC, S.C. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry Road, Modoc, S.C.

  • Group Picnic Shelter at Poplar Springs Recreation Area Now Open

    HARTWELL, Ga. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Lake Project Office, announces the Group Picnic Shelter at Poplar Springs Recreation Area in Franklin Co., Ga., is now open for reservations.

  • Public Meeting for Former Pontiac Bombing Range in Richland County, S.C.

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will answer questions from residents living on the former Pontiac Bombing Range in eastern Richland County, during a public meeting May 1, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spring Valley High School Cafeteria, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, in Columbia, S.C.

  • Richard B. Russell Lake holds 33rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby

    CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Richard B. Russell Project Office, is hosting the 33rd Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, April  29, 2023, at freshly stocked Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing area, located on Highway 72 in Calhoun Falls, S.C.