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  • Corps of Engineers reviews Spencer Artillery Range FUDS Project 01 remedy

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has initiated a five-year review (FYR) for the Spencer Artillery Range Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) property located in Van Buren, Warren, Sequatchie, and Bledsoe Counties in Tennessee.

  • Hawe Creek Campground at Thurmond Lake reopens before Labor Day

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is reopening the Hawe Creek Campground at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, through Labor Day holiday weekend

  • USACE awards new interim response action contract for Buxton FUDS property

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District has awarded a contract to initiate a new interim response action and will deploy a contracted team as early as next week to begin work at the former Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in Dare County, North Carolina.

  • Manor Creek Boat Ramp, Manor Ramp Road closure supports contract work

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project, in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, announce the closure of Manor Creek Boat Ramp and Manor Ramp Road beginning Aug. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026.

  • Contract awarded to begin debris removal at Thurmond Lake recreation areas

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Using the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) funding received in June 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, awarded a contract to AshBritt, Inc., to begin Hurricane Helene debris removal July 18, 2025, at J. Strom Thurmond Lake recreation areas.

  • Second Buxton FUDS Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Restoration Advisory Board for the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites property will hold its 2nd meeting July 17, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, located at 47231 Light Plant Road, Buxton, North Carolina. Doors open to the public at 5:15 p.m.

  • Savannah District Secures Emergency Funds for Hurricane Helene Cleanup at Thurmond Lake

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, was informed by the Federal Highway Administration that the requested allocation of Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) has been approved and distribution of funds will be provided to support critical transportation infrastructure repairs and debris removal efforts at J. Strom Thurmond Lake for damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

  • A Legacy that Floats: Savannah District Dedicates New Survey Vessels Honoring Fallen Georgia Soldiers

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District officially welcomed three new hydrographic survey vessels to its fleet, during a dedication ceremony, June 12, 2025, at the District’s Engineers Depot in Savannah, Georgia.

  • Register for Thurmond Lake Youth Fishing Day

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Registration is now open for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “Take Kids Fishing Day” that takes place Saturday, June 21, 2025, on J. Storm Thurmond Lake at Modoc Boat Ramp located Gilchrist Ferry Road, Modoc, South Carolina.

  • South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredging EIS contract awarded

    Savannah, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, awarded a $9.3 million contract on June 2, 2025, to support the preparation of four concurrent and individual National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of Brunswick Harbor, Charleston Harbor, Morehead City Harbor, and Wilmington Harbor navigation projects that address the implementation of the 2020 National Marine Fisheries Service South Atlantic Regional Biological Opinion.