Monthly Archives: May 2014

Our outlook on summer reservoir levels

Posted on May 29, 2014 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

While summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, to most of us in the Savannah River Basin, it feels like summer is already here. Temperatures are heating up, the ground is drying, and the trees are lush and green as … Continue reading →

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The best piece of advice this Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 21, 2014 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Before you head out for a day on the lake, make sure you have life jackets for everyone—and wear them. On average, nine out of 10 people who drowned at a Corps of Engineers lake or river project didn’t wear … Continue reading →

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Nature Conservancy examines ecosystem flow needs for Comp. Study

Posted on May 13, 2014 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Editor’s Note: This article is authored by Eric Krueger, director of science and stewardship with the Nature Conservancy South Carolina field office. Eric and his team are working on an ecosystem flow study that will be incorporated into the ongoing … Continue reading →

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Corps to close portions of lock and dam due to safety concerns

Posted on May 8, 2014 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District and the City of Augusta, Georgia, will close all access to a portion of the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam on May 15 due to safety concerns with the aging structure. … Continue reading →

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April brings above-average rainfall throughout Savannah River Basin

Posted on May 6, 2014 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

For the first month since December, the Savannah River reservoirs recorded above-average rainfall in April. The Hartwell sub-basin received 112 percent of normal rainfall for April; Russell got 124 percent of normal, and Thurmond ranked the highest with 125 percent … Continue reading →

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