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  • Buxton FUDS public meeting Nov. 4 at Fessenden Center - on-site excavations continue

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – As a reminder, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will host a public meeting at the Fessenden Center Nov. 4, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m., to provide information about establishing a Restoration Advisory Board as an option to keep community members updated on the actions taking place at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore of North Carolina.

  • USACE partners with Fort Pulaski to celebrate its centennial anniversary

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently participated in the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Fort Pulaski as a national monument, in Savannah, Georgia.

  • Safety concerns caused by Hurricane Helene close Thurmond Lake trails

    CLARKS HILL, S.C. – Due to Hurricane Helene impacts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project Office has closed all trails until further notice.

  • Camping, shelter reservations suspended for 2025 season at Thurmond Lake

    CLARKS HILL S.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has suspended all camping and shelter reservations at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake for the 2025 summer season from March 28 through Sept. 7, 2025, due to the severe impacts sustained from Hurricane Helene, causing the parks to be unsafe for use.

  • Thurmond Lake Visitor Center Closed on Weekends during winter season

    CLARKS HILL, S.C. –  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Visitor Center will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays through Feb. 23, 2025.

  • Buxton FUDS public meeting date set – cleanup continues at site

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has set the date, time, and location for a public meeting about the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites property as its response action continues at the beachfront property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore of North Carolina.

  • Savannah District kicks off 2024 Combined Federal Campaign, $20K Goal set

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District kicked off its 2024 Combined Federal Campaign with a Walking Tacos event at the Juliette Gordon Low Building in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 15, 2024.

  • Response action progressing at Buxton FUDS property in Dare County N.C.

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Excavation of petroleum-impacted soil continues as part of an ongoing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District phased response action at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore of North Carolina.

  • Thurmond Lake Update Following Hurricane Helene Impacts to Area

    Clarks Hill, SC. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Lake has experienced significant impacts, damage, and property loss in the area due to Hurricane Helene. The Corps currently has minimal staffing due to the storm, but available project staff are currently assessing all parks/project areas and prioritizing tree removal/cleanup.

  • USACE Savannah District and Georgia DNR stock Richard B. Russell Lake with largemouth bass

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – Richard B. Russell Lake, commonly referred to as Russell Lake, is situated between the states of Georgia and South Carolina. In a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Resources Division, juvenile largemouth bass were recently introduced into the lake to combat ecological damage from invasive fish species.