Category Archives: coronavirus

The season of ‘nothing stays the same’

Posted on June 16, 2020 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

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 →

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Hartwell Lake closes Singing Pines boat ramp

Posted on May 21, 2020 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

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 →

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Phased reopening begins at Thurmond and Hartwell

Posted on May 14, 2020 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

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 →

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Can’t stop, won’t stop (the rain)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

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 →

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Thurmond closes 3 boat ramps

Posted on April 6, 2020 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

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 →

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