• 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.
  • Hartwell Lake Earth Day Cleanup Saturday, April 22

    HARTWELL, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is cleaning up around Hartwell Lake in recognition of Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Volunteers welcome.
  • Parksville Day Use Area Remains Closed

    Parksville, SC. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project’s temporary closure continues at Parksville Day Use Area due to a public safety concern resulting from a large sink hole in the entrance road. Currently, there isn’t an estimated reopening date, but the process to repair it is being expedited. Guests are asked to please refrain from entering the park.
  • Richard B. Russell Lake holds 33rd Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – 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 Hwy. 72 in Calhoun Falls, SC.
  • Hartwell Lake Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Cleanup

    HARTWELL, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is seeking volunteers to help clean up around Hartwell Lake in recognition of Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023.
  • Parksville Day Use Area Temporarily Closed

    Parksville, SC. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project has temporarily closed Parksville Day Use Area due to a public safety concern resulting from a large sink hole in the entrance road. Currently, there isn’t an estimated reopening date. Guests are asked to please refrain from entering the park at this time.
  • Hartwell, Russell, Thurmond Lakes no longer in drought operations

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces Hartwell, Richard B. Russell and J. Strom Thurmond Lakes are no longer in drought operations due to the recent rain events over the Savannah River System Basin.