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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has removed overgrowth of trees and plants as well as excess sediment from Ditch No. 5, shown here. This ditch is a part of the island’s drainage system designed to efficiently channel excess water away from vulnerable areas, preventing flooding, saltwater intrusion, water stagnation and minimizing soil erosion.

    Corps of Engineers’ drainage project nears completion at Fort Pulaski

    Situated on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River, and designated a national monument in 1924, Fort Pulaski has suffered extensive flooding due to storms and heavy rain over the years, which prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, and the National Park Service to collaborate and find a way to manage drainage of the excess water.
  • Joseph Drawdy, a safety specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District is shown wearing the new safety helmet. As part of a USACE-wide mandate, the Savannah District is implementing the new helmets to enhance employee safety and mitigate workplace injuries.

    USACE Savannah District Implements Modern Safety Helmets

    In a measure aimed at enhancing worker safety and mitigating the risk of workplace injuries, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has initiated the replacement of traditional hard hats worn by its personnel with more modern safety helmets. Mandated USACE-wide, this strategic update is designed to offer better protection for employees while working on construction sites.
  • Jason Mock Bailey, volunteer campground park attendant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, stationed at the Watsadler Campground located in Hartwell, Georgia, found a renewed sense of purpose and self-worth working as a volunteer after he suffered life-threatening injuries from a terrible accident in 1991.

    From Injury to Inspiration: How One Volunteer Found Renewed Purpose

    In May of 1991 Jason Mock Bailey’s life was changed forever after he was electrocuted and fell to the ground from the highest arm of an electrical transmission tower.
  • The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, held a hurricane tabletop exercise in preparation for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season at the Juliette Gordon Low Building, March 28, 2024.

    Savannah District Prepares to Weather Hurricane Season with Exercise

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, held a hurricane tabletop exercise at the Juliette Gordon Low Federal Building, March 28, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Commander Col. Ron Sturgeon and Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Alex Duffy signed the 2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month Proclamation March 28, 2024, to begin April's observance of SAAPM at the Savannah District. For this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, the U.S. Army’s campaign theme is “Change Through Unity: Empower. Protect. Prevent.” The campaign highlights the importance of eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment by working together to build a respectful workplace environment for all. From left: USACE, Southwestern Division, sexual assault response coordinator, Mercedes Dayao; Savannah District, Commander Col. Ron Sturgeon; Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Alex Duffy and Savannah District, victim advocate, Gerard Leo.

    Empowerment in Action: Savannah District Leaders Sign Sexual Assault Prevention Proclamation

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Commander Col. Ron Sturgeon and Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Alex Duffy, signed the 2024 USACE Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation, March 28, 2024, affirming the district's obligation to maintain a culture of safety, justice, and inherent dignity of every person.