Monthly Archives: January 2016

Irrigation prohibition suspended until further notice

Posted on January 20, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

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 →

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When it comes to rainfall, 5 feet is no small feat

Posted on January 19, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

The Savannah River Basin rang in the new year with a bang, but instead of watching the ball (or peach) drop, it basked in the El Niño-inspired, recording-breaking precipitation. Thurmond led all revelers with its 11.1 inches in December, which … Continue reading →

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Corps responds to shoreline management concerns

Posted on January 12, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

As we expected, the original post last week generated significant attention here on the blog and through email directed to our office. Five issues seemed to stand out which I will address.

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Changes affect shoreline uses at Hartwell, Thurmond

Posted on January 8, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Often laws and regulations go into effect at the beginning of a new year. The Savannah District started three more this Jan. 1. All deal with shoreline management at Corps of Engineers’ reservoirs on the Savannah River. Two stirred little … Continue reading →

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