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Tag Archives: recreation
Irrigation prohibition suspended until further notice
In response to a high volume of stakeholder feedback, as well as input from adjacent landowners in a recent meeting, officials from the Corps’ South Atlantic Division (SAD) have announced suspension of the new policy change prohibiting minor water withdrawals … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation, Water Management
Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Dam, Hartwell Lake, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, recreation, Richard B. Russell Lake, Russell Dam, Savannah River Basin, Thurmond Dam, Thurmond Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, water management
November rainfall continues October’s precedent
November rainfall at the projects has already exceeded the month’s averages on the heels of October’s record-setting pace. To date, Russell outpaces the others by more than doubling its average of 3.5 inches in 12 days. Russell captured 7.4 inches, … Continue reading
Reservoirs maxed out: Flood storage captures excess rainfall
The rain event that occurred Sunday, April 19, caused both Hartwell and Thurmond to exceed the limits of conservation storage (almost simultaneously) as water levels rose into flood storage territory. As of this writing, Hartwell’s elevation has climbed more than … Continue reading
Posted in Flood Risk Management, Hydropower, Rainfall Update, Water Management, Water Quality/Water Supply
Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, flood risk management, flood storage, Hartwell Dam, Hartwell Lake, rainfall, recreation, reservoir levels, Thurmond Dam, US Army Corps of Engineers, water management
Video: Corps awards Bassmaster competitor for saving a life
A drowning was prevented when a Bassmaster competitor pulled a man out of the frigid Hartwell Lake water. The below video shows Savannah District Commander, Col. Tom Tickner presenting the award at the Bassmaster weigh-in to David Walker for thinking … Continue reading
Public comments sought to update Thurmond Lake shoreline management plan
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, seeks public comments for an upcoming shoreline management plan update for the J. Strom Thurmond Lake project. The Corps will hold public workshops in three communities March 2-5 to … Continue reading
Hartwell Lake to usher in spring ‘Clean Up Green Up’
This spring, Hartwell Lake will host the “Clean Up Green Up,” a new cleanup initiative set to revamp the annual fall tradition. Typically held in conjunction with National Public Lands Day in September, the new cleanup initiative is scheduled for … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation, Uncategorized, Water Management, Water Quality/Water Supply, Water Safety
Tagged Chelsea Smith, Clean Up Green Up, cleanup, community, Earth Day, Hartwell Lake, initiative, Lake Hartwell Association, National Public Lands Day, natural resources, recreation, Savannah District, Savannah District Corps of Engineers, shoreline, spring, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE, visitors
Hartwell, Thurmond Lake Offices accept Christmas trees for recycling
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell and Thurmond Lake Project Offices will accept natural Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Feb. 15, 2015 at Hartwell and Dec. 20 through Jan. 8, 2015 at Thurmond.
Posted in Recreation, Water Management
Tagged boat ramps, Christmas tree, Coneross, fish habitats, garland, Georgia, Lake Hartwell, Lake Thurmond, lights, Mount Lebanon Elementary School, ornaments, recreation, recycling, Savannah District, South Carolina, tinsel, tree trimmings, Twin Lakes, US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE