4 Feb 2025

USACE timber salvage in full swing after Hurricane Helene's fury

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, sustained severe damage to its forested areas as Hurricane Helene traveled across Georgia and South Carolina on September 27, 2024.

18 Dec 2024

USACE Occupational Health Nurse certifies employees on life-saving procedures

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Diane Barbour, the Occupational Health Nurse for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, conducted life-saving training for the Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Branch of the Engineering Division in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 16, 2024.

2 Dec 2024

USACE Emergency response missions, different but the same

When a disaster happens, one can usually count on seeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the scene, assisting residents to get back to normalcy as quickly and safely as possible. From supporting relief efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to supporting the current Hurricane Helene mission in the agency’s Savannah District, USACE’s role in a disaster remains consistent as it adapts to ever-changing demands of each mission.

2 Dec 2024

Safety First: USACE's number one priority during disaster response

Before its employees set foot on a disaster response mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has already established a safety framework emphasizing its number one principle: safety, the number one priority of USACE.

26 Nov 2024

Corps of Engineers to remove Helene debris in 10 Georgia counties

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene unexpectedly wreaked havoc on parts of The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District’s area of responsibility, leaving behind a magnitude of debris, resulting in the Federal Emergency Management Agency tasking the District with a debris removal mission for 10 Georgia counties.

21 Nov 2024

Behind the scenes: The unsung heroes of a USACE disaster response mission

When disaster strikes, the nation’s engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) often receives a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), activating the agency to begin planning and activating to provide disaster support, ranging from debris removal to roofing.

28 Oct 2024

USACE partners with Fort Pulaski to celebrate its centennial anniversary

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently participated in the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Fort Pulaski as a national monument, in Savannah, Georgia.

18 Oct 2024

Savannah District kicks off 2024 Combined Federal Campaign, $20K Goal set

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District kicked off its 2024 Combined Federal Campaign with a Walking Tacos event at the Juliette Gordon Low Building in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 15, 2024.

1 Oct 2024

USACE Savannah District and Georgia DNR stock Richard B. Russell Lake with largemouth bass

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Richard B. Russell Lake, commonly referred to as Russell Lake, is situated between the states of Georgia and South Carolina. In a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Resources Division, juvenile largemouth bass were recently introduced into the lake to combat ecological damage from invasive fish species.

26 Sep 2024

USACE Real Estate Division Chief celebrates 36-year career

Ralph Werthmann, Real Estate Division chief for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, celebrated his 36-year career with the Corps during a retirement ceremony, Sept. 25, 2024.

27 Aug 2024

USACE Savannah District talks about programs at Georgia Environmental Conference

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, participated in the 17th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center Aug. 21-23, 2024, sharing ideas and concerns about environmental activities impacting Georgia and the Southeast region.

21 Aug 2024

After four decades of service, Marty Rahn retires as a beloved colleague and trailblazer

Marty Rahn, a program analyst with the Civil Works Programs and Project Control Branch at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service. Affectionately known as "The Goat" by his colleagues, Rahn's retirement symbolizes both the end of an era and the celebration of an extraordinary career.

2 Aug 2024

From the bottom up: USACE constructs island for birds using dredge material

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, used dredged sediment from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to create a two-acre artificial island for birds along the East River.

31 Jul 2024

Legacy of love: How one man continues to volunteer in honor of his late wife

Randy and Lisa Smith dedicated nearly two decades of their lives volunteering together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, assisting rangers at campgrounds, lakes and day use areas. Their journey began in 2004 when they first volunteered with USACE at the Mill Creek Campground at Berlin Lake in Ohio. Their volunteer work continued with USACE, Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in South Carolina.

26 Jul 2024

Balancing Contracts and Contests: The Dual Life of a Bodybuilding Mom

Glenda Canty effortlessly balances two distinct roles with precision: by day, she oversees the allocation of Civil Works contracts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District as a Contracting Officer and the Civil Works Section Chief. However, as the sun sets, Canty shifts her focus to a markedly different arena: competitive women’s figure bodybuilding.

1 Jul 2024

Savannah District team members gear up for hazardous materials training

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel recently, participated in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Technician training course, at the District’s headquarters building in Savannah, Georgia.

27 Jun 2024

USACE Design Branch Chief earns Connolly Award

SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Design Branch Chief, Kate Dixon,

26 Jun 2024

Savannah District advances safety initiatives with CE-SOHMS progress

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District has reached a major milestone with the completion of phase two of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS).

12 Jun 2024

USACE Master Sgt. reflects on how his military career was a perfect fit for growth, maturity

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Shermaine Malone, a contract specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, viewed joining the military not just a career choice, but an opportunity to travel the world.

29 May 2024

Aquatic planting initiative nurtures Thurmond Lake ecosystem

SAVANNAH, Ga – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, began its aquatic planting season this month at J. Strom Thurmond Lake to bolster biodiversity and prevent shoreline erosion.