Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Officials announce master plan update comment period for Hartwell Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:28:00 GMT

The public may read and comment on a proposed master plan update for the Hartwell Lake project as officials consider changes to the current guidance on operation of the project’s recreational, environmental, land and wildlife management. The public comment period closes at 12 noon, May 28.

Corps of Engineers announces reduced park operations at Hartwell Lake in 2021

Press Operations — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:54:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today it will reduce park operations at Hartwell Lake beginning with the 2021 recreation season due to reduced federal funding for recreation. The Corps intends to lease five Corps-operated recreation areas to local municipalities to reduce the overall operation and maintenance footprint in an effort to maintain a sustainable level of recreation facilities within funding restraints. Reductions in service levels and increased volunteer efforts initiated and implemented throughout the past decade will also continue.

Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office accepts Christmas trees for recycling

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:11:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 26, 2020 through Jan. 26, 2021.

Hartwell Lake officials remind lake neighbors of upcoming electrical inspection requirement

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:47:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – With the new year quickly approaching, officials from the Hartwell Dam and Lake Project remind adjacent property owners who have a Shoreline Use Permit authorizing electrical service on public land/water of the upcoming Feb. 1, 2021 deadline.

Work to begin at former Camp Croft to find and remove WW II munitions

Press Operations — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:24:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will begin conducting field work associated with the remedial action for Project 07 at the Camp Croft Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) on Dec. 14, 2020. Project 07 consists of approximately 1,277 acres within Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Boundary line maintenance at J. Strom Thurmond Project begins

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:10:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Workers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Project have begun work to inspect and re-paint approximately 50 miles of the existing boundary line. R&D Maintenance Services, a contractor with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, uses bright orange paint to make boundary line “witness trees” more visible and easier to identify, as well as trimming heavy brush to clear the boundary line between witness trees. This routine boundary maintenance does not move present property lines. The work makes existing property lines more visible.

Hartwell Lake officials release new shoreline management plan

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:57:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the Hartwell Dam and Lake Project recently released the latest Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) for the reservoir.

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day cleanup on Russell Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:55:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Its clean up time on Russell Lake! Richard B. Russell Lake is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday September 26, by holding a lake wide clean-up event.

Hartwell Lake to open recreation areas for seasonal hunting

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:54:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today areas open to hunting at Hartwell Lake for the 2020-2021 Georgia and South Carolina seasons. Four areas in Georgia and nine areas in South Carolina will be open for hunting under hunting laws and regulations established by each state.

USACE Lake Lanier Advises Buford Dam Road To Close July 14 for Road Repairs

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project office at Lake Sidney Lanier wishes to advise the public that Buford Dam Road will be closed for roadway maintenance from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th.

Fireworks prohibited on Corps lands and waters

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:48:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – With Independence Day approaching, Corps of Engineers officials remind visitors, campers and private dock owners that using fireworks on Corps lands and waters is prohibited by long-standing regulations.

Savannah harbor deepening sets precedent; four dredges in harbor simultaneously

Press Operations — Sun, 31 May 2020 17:43:00 GMT

The deepening of the Savannah harbor has set a new precedent with four dredges in the harbor

Corps of Engineers to reopen its Savannah River recreation areas

Press Operations — Thu, 14 May 2020 11:46:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Phased reopening of campgrounds and additional boat ramps at reservoirs owned and operated by the Army Corps of Engineers along the Savannah River will take place May 15 and May 18, 2020. Playgrounds, beaches, shelters and life jacket loaner stands will remain closed until further notice. Visitor centers at all three projects will remain closed to the public.