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Author Archives: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
The season of ‘nothing stays the same’
The Savannah River Basin continued to bolster the prevailing theme for 2020: Change is the new routine. April and May are normally the start of the drier season where our water managers must contend more sharply with increases in demand … Continue reading
4 dredges work in concert as SHEP begins final push
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The deepening of the Savannah harbor has set a new precedent with four dredges in the harbor simultaneously, the Army Corps of Engineers announced. The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) includes two dredges keeping the channel at … Continue reading
Posted in Savannah Harbor, SHEP, Videos
Tagged Georgia Ports Authority, Gov. Brian Kemp, GPA, Griff Lynch, J.S. Chatry, Savannah District, Savannah River, SHEP
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Hartwell Lake closes Singing Pines boat ramp
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Corps of Engineers officials at Hartwell Lake have closed all access at Singing Pines Recreation Area, including the roadway leading to the boat ramp parking area, in response to repeated trespassing of the adjacent closed day-use area … Continue reading
Phased reopening begins at Thurmond and Hartwell
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Phased reopening of Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and additional boat ramps at reservoirs along the Savannah River will take place May 15 and May 18. The gradual reopening will vary based on the ability to ensure … Continue reading
Can’t stop, won’t stop (the rain)
As the coronavirus brought the world to a halt the last two months, another force of nature refused to slow down: rainfall along the Savannah River Basin. The basin continued its above-average climb as spring began its full swing. With … Continue reading
Posted in coronavirus, Rainfall Update
Tagged Hartwell, Hartwell Lake, rainfall, Russell Lake
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Thurmond closes 3 boat ramps
J. Strom Thurmond Lake has closed an additional three boat ramps in cooperation with local law enforcement to help achieve the national individual distancing standards set by the government. Officials previously closed the visitors’ center and all restrooms, campgrounds and … Continue reading
Boat ramp rodeo
We’ve been fielding a lot of calls and direct messages regarding our boat ramps recently. Here’s the scoop – the current list is accurate as of Friday, April 3 at noon, HOWEVER, things can change rapidly.
Posted in Recreation
Tagged boat ramps, COVID19, Hartwell Lake, Russell Lake, Thurmond Lake
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Corps recreation areas closing nationwide
In order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corps of Engineers is implementing restrictions on campsite and day-use area availability nationwide. The restrictions apply to Hartwell, Richard. B Russell and J. Strom Thurmond reservoir projects in the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged COVID-19, COVID19, Hartwell Lake, Richard B. Russell Lake, Savannah District, Savannah River Basin, Thurmond
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The fix is in for the water manager’s page
We truly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we’ve been diligently working through the IT issues associated with our water manager’s page. After more than a few hiccups, we’re happy to report the page is up and our lakes are … Continue reading