Monthly Archives: February 2016

Keeping it fresh

Posted on February 16, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Water managers have added new features to the Savannah District’s Water Management page.

Posted in Water Management |

Status update for ongoing Corps studies

Posted on February 10, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

In December, we asked for feedback on topics you’d like to read more about on Balancing the Basin. Several readers responded, so throughout 2016 we’ll be incorporating those questions and comments into posts. Excerpt from Ferris’ comments: “… I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish and Wildlife, Flood Risk Management, Savannah Harbor, Studies, Water Management |

High praise for below average performance

Posted on February 3, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

For all the hubbub this year’s strong El Niño has generated among forecasters, January’s precipitation, which delivered about 80% of the average at each sub-basin, felt more underwhelming than the numbers suggest. It’s like when LeBron James only scores 20 … Continue reading →

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It’s hopper season

Posted on February 1, 2016 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Outer harbor dredging for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) kicked into second gear when hopper dredging operations began in late December. (The above video, courtesy of Jan de Nul Group, shows how hopper dredges work.) Hopper dredges are more mobile … Continue reading →

Posted in Navigation, Savannah Harbor, Videos |