31 May 2020

Savannah harbor deepening sets precedent; four dredges in harbor simultaneously

The deepening of the Savannah harbor has set a new precedent with four dredges in the harbor

29 Oct 2019

Corps announces decision on fish passage; plans for public engagement

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today its decision on the future of the

23 Sep 2019

Fish Passage report decision delayed several weeks

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

22 Feb 2019

Army Corps of Engineers announces to hold workshop on plans for the future of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an interactive

15 Feb 2019

Corps concludes simulation early, river in Augusta to resume normal levels by Sunday

SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District officials called an early end today

15 Feb 2019

Draft report on recommended plan for fish passage near Augusta, Georgia, released for public review

SAVANNAH, Ga. – After a one-day delay, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District,

14 Nov 2018

Corps of Engineers unveils fish passage plan for lock & dam

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today unveiled its recommended plan to allow fish passage around the currently existing New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. The new plan will consist of a fixed weir to allow fish access to traditional spawning grounds between the lock and dam and Thurmond Dam.

28 Feb 2018

Corps of Engineers completes deepening of Savannah harbor’s entrance channel

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, today marked the end of

4 Dec 2017

Last phase of outer harbor deepening begins; SHEP moves farther

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A massive dredging effort began Dec. 1 to push through the final phase of the outer channel deepening for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, commonly called SHEP. Up to five hopper dredges have been committed to the effort, each working 24-hour shifts to complete the deepening of the channel and the 7-mile seaward extension of the SHEP during the current environmental window which will close in the spring.

27 Oct 2017

Updated biological opinion has positive impact on Savannah Harbor deepening

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Two changes to the biological opinion associated with the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project give the Army Corps of Engineers more flexibility in contracting and scheduling construction activities as workers continue with the massive deepening project.