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,

15 Feb 2019

Corps completes construction of Hutchinson Island Dissolved Oxygen Injection Plant; begins testing

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District has completed construction of the Dissolved Oxygen Injection System plant on Hutchinson Island and today began testing the plant to verify proper operation.

13 Feb 2019

Weir simulation reaches targeted depth in Augusta

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah River level in the Augusta area reached target elevation today as part of the simulation planned to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District as well as the public to observe the summer conditions expected with the fish passage recommended plan, known as Alternative 2-6d. The recommended plan involves construction of a rock weir which would take the place of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam in order to maintain a pool in Augusta.

7 Feb 2019

Roadwork to impact access to Dorn Fishing facility on Thurmond Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Beginning about Feb. 11, access to the Dorn Fishing facility on J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County, South Carolina, will be closed Monday through Friday for approximately five weeks to undergo resurfacing.

6 Feb 2019

Corps to simulate fish passage water levels in Augusta

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has begun making incremental adjustments to the pool level in the Augusta area today with expectation to reach target water levels by Feb.14 or sooner, in order to simulate conditions of a fixed weir in place of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Gradual adjustment of the pool is necessary to maintain riverbank integrity.

31 Jan 2019

Automated payment station at Thurmond Lake makes entry easy

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A new automated payment station at Clarks Hill Park at Thurmond Lake will make it easy for visitors to use credit and debit cards to use the area and other areas at the reservoir. The payment station, similar to other such devices at a number of businesses, will dispense passes allowing use and access at any of the Corps of Engineers operated day-use areas on Thurmond Lake.

21 Dec 2018

Corps’ contractors to complete first pass of debris removal in Lee County Dec. 21, final pass starts Dec. 29

SAVANNAH, Ga. – With the concurrence of county officials, the first pass of debris collection generated by Hurricane Michael in Lee County, Georgia, will be completed Dec. 21.

21 Dec 2018

Corps contractors completing first pass of debris removal in three counties, final pass starts Dec. 30

SAVANNAH, Ga. – With the concurrence of county officials, the first pass of picking up debris generated by Hurricane Michael in Decatur, Mitchell and Seminole counties, Georgia, will be completed Dec. 22.

21 Dec 2018

Corps contractors complete first pass of debris removal in Grady County, final pass starts Dec. 29

SAVANNAH, Ga. – With the concurrence of county officials, the first pass of picking up debris generated by Hurricane Michael in Grady County, Georgia, will be completed today, Dec. 21.

18 Dec 2018

Corps’ Thurmond Lake Project accepts Christmas trees for recycling

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Thurmond Lake Project Office will accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 21 through Jan. 9, 2019. Artificial trees will not be accepted.

18 Dec 2018

Corps’ Hartwell Lake Project accepts Christmas trees for recycling

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Project Office will accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 25, 2019.

13 Dec 2018

Corps’ contractors complete first pass of debris removal in Calhoun County, anticipate starting second pass Dec. 20

With the concurrence of county officials, the first pass of picking up debris generated by Hurricane

7 Dec 2018

Corps’ contractors to complete first debris pickup in Dougherty County Dec. 7, begin second pass Dec. 15

SAVANNAH, Ga. – By the end of Dec. 7, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working with local government officials, will complete the first pass picking up debris generated by Hurricane Michael in Dougherty County, Ga. In anticipation of the second pass, residents should place any storm-generated debris along the side of the roadway before the morning of the county's scheduled start date for the second and final pass.

7 Dec 2018

Corps’ contractors to complete first debris pickup in Miller County Dec. 22, begin second pass Dec. 29

SAVANNAH, Ga. – By Dec. 22, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working with local government officials, will complete the first pass picking up debris generated by Hurricane Michael in Miller County, Ga. In anticipation of the second pass, residents should place any storm-generated debris along the side of the roadway before the morning of the county's scheduled start date for the second and final pass.

7 Dec 2018

Corps’ to complete Baker and Early Counties' first debris pickup Dec. 12, begin second pass Dec. 20

By Dec. 12, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working with local government officials, will complete

27 Nov 2018

Debris removal continues for Terrell County

ALBANY, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working with local government officials, has completed the first pass picking up vegetative debris generated by Hurricane Michael in Terrell County, Ga. In anticipation of the second pass, residents should place any storm-generated vegetative debris along the side of the roadway before the morning of the county's scheduled date.

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.

7 Nov 2018

Corps of Engineers to reveal recommended fish passage alternative for lock & dam

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, are scheduled to give a public presentation announcing the recommended fish passage plan Nov. 14 in North Augusta, South Carolina. In addition to announcing the recommended plan, officials will describe the selection process, provide the status of the analysis with its connection with the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, and discuss the expected impacts to the river.

2 Nov 2018

Debris removal resumes while GAO works to resolve protests

UPDATE: The Corps of Engineers has been granted authority to resume debris removal efforts while the

27 Oct 2018

Hurricane Michael - Georgia Debris removal effort delayed by third protest

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started work Oct. 26, on the first debris removal effort in the