21 Aug 2017

Corps to host youth dove hunts at Russell Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct two youth dove hunts at the Richard B. Russell Project Office on Sept. 9 and 16, 2017. The hunts will begin at 2 p.m. and end at sunset.

16 Aug 2017

Russell Lake officials seek volunteers for annual cleanup

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Richard B. Russell Lake seek volunteers to assist with the annual National Public Lands Day cleanup at the reservoir this year. National Public Lands Day will be observed throughout September at Russell Lake. Georgia’s Rivers Alive organization will partner with the Corps of Engineers to sponsor the cleanup. Volunteers for the cleanup campaign will work on the shoreline and islands in and around Russell Lake anytime between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30, 2017, National Public Lands Day.

16 Aug 2017

One person, huge impact on small businesses

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Her office may be small (she’s the only small business specialist) but Leila Hollis packs a big punch when it comes to giving small companies an edge in working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. So much so, her management of a $600 million program earned her a 2017 Women of Color Technology All Star award.

9 Aug 2017

Primitive weapon deer hunts return to Thurmond this autumn

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Muzzleloader and archery hunters can participate in primitive weapon deer hunts at Bussey Point Management Area located in Lincoln County, Georgia, this autumn.

9 Aug 2017

Primitive weapon deer hunts return to Thurmond this autumn

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Muzzleloader and archery hunters can participate in primitive weapon deer hunts at Bussey Point Management Area located in Lincoln County, Georgia, this autumn.

1 Aug 2017

National Public Lands Day cleanup date set; Corps of Engineers seeks volunteers

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks volunteers for the annual Thurmond Lake cleanup campaign on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30, 2017. Scouting groups, civic organizations, sports clubs, church groups, businesses, families and individuals can participate.

28 Jul 2017

National Public Lands Day cleanup date set; Corps of Engineers seeks volunteers

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks volunteers for the annual Thurmond Lake cleanup campaign on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30, 2017. Scouting groups, civic organizations, sports clubs, church groups, businesses, families and individuals can participate.

27 Jul 2017

Archaeologists to speak on recovery of Civil War Confederate ironclad from Savannah River

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Two renown underwater archaeologists will present information on the latest efforts

24 Jul 2017

Harbor expansion advances: 1st construction feature completed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District announced today the Savannah Harbor Expansion

20 Jul 2017

Lake Springs boat ramp on Thurmond Lake to close for upgrades

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Lake Springs boat ramp on Thurmond Lake will close Monday – Thursday, July 31 –

6 Jul 2017

Corps to host Drought Contingency Plan public workshop in N. Augusta July 12

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will hold a workshop on proposed changes to the Savannah River Basin Drought Contingency Plan on July 12 in North Augusta, South Carolina.

30 Jun 2017

Lifejackets worn … Nobody mourns

SAVANNAH, Ga. – More public recreation fatalities occur in July than any other month, so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) asks the recreating public to play it safe while on, in, or near the water because drowning is a leading cause of death this time of year. USACE public recreation fatality statistics show that 88 percent were male, 89 percent were not wearing a life jacket, and 47 percent were swimming in areas not designated as a swimming area.

13 Jun 2017

Corps to host Hartwell Lake water management workshop June 26

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will hold a workshop on water management and water levels at Lake Hartwell on June 26 in Toccoa, Georgia.

23 May 2017

Corps releases public notice on proposed modifications to McCoys Cut flow re-routing feature of SHEP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA)

22 May 2017

Corps of Engineers, Georgia and South Carolina DNRs to hold pre-Memorial Day water safety opportunity

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the South Carolina Department

25 Apr 2017

Corps seeks input on future of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Studies are underway to determine a solution for the future of the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public input.

21 Apr 2017

Thurmond Lake officials announce rolling ramp closures for repairs

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials at the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake announced a rolling closure of boat ramps at the reservoir in order to restripe and repave the ramps before the main recreation season opens. In all cases the ramps will be open on weekends.

13 Apr 2017

Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby kicks off April 22 at Russell Lake

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The 29th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby promises to give area youth an opportunity to spend a morning vying for bragging rights April 22 at the Blue Hole Recreation Area at Richard B. Russell Lake.

13 Mar 2017

Workshops to offer information on Hartwell Lake’s proposed shoreline management, take suggestions from the public

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The public can offer opinions and gain information on the proposed new shoreline management plan for Hartwell Lake during three upcoming workshops sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. The Corps will hold public workshops in three communities March 21-23.

23 Jan 2017

Grass carp, herbicides to treat deadly threat to Thurmond bald eagles

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Integrated biological and chemical treatments to diminish the prevalence of hydrilla, an invasive waterweed and menace to the bald eagle population at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, awaits congressional approval, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report.