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On groundhogs and water levels: What will reservoirs look like on Memorial Day?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

February has arrived and Groundhog Day has come-and-gone. So this makes me a little late in giving my annual prediction on how the three Corps of Engineers’ Savannah River reservoirs will begin the 2015 tourist season. Now whether my prognostication … Continue reading →

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Hartwell overcomes dry season with above average rainfall, Thurmond, Russell near average

Posted on November 5, 2014 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

October marks the traditional dry season for the Savannah River Basin reflected by typical lower precipitation recorded at Thurmond and Russell sub-basins compared to other months in the year.

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