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Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, oversees a multi-million dollar military construction program at 11 Army and Air Force installations in Georgia and North Carolina and manages water resources across the Coastal Georgia region, including maintenance dredging of the Savannah and Brunswick harbors; operation of three hydroelectric dams and reservoirs along the upper Savannah River; and administration of the Regulatory stream and wetland permitting program within the state of Georgia. While this is an open forum, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines otherwise your message will be removed:

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🚧 Paving operations begin Oct. 26 at J. Strom Thurmond Lake!The Savannah District, will begin asphalt paving operations,...
10/21/2026

🚧 Paving operations begin Oct. 26 at J. Strom Thurmond Lake!

The Savannah District, will begin asphalt paving operations, as part of the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Oct. 26, 2026.

Work begins at Parksville Day Use Area, with additional locations scheduled through March 2027.

⚠️ Visitor safety reminder: Expect rolling closures as crews move between locations. Follow all posted signs, stay out of closed areas and maintain a safe distance from work zones. Dates are subject to change.

For the full press release:
https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/media/news-releases/article/4630266/thurmond-lake-campgrounds-day-use-areas-paving-operations-begin/

10/12/2026
Making the roundsCol. Rob Fairel, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, continued his battlefield c...
10/08/2026

Making the rounds
Col. Rob Fairel, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, continued his battlefield circulation this week with a two-day visit to Moody Air Force Base and Robins Air Force Base, Oct. 6-7.

Fairel received updates on a handful of current and future projects that will support warfighters at both military installations, and met with commanders, area and resident engineers and staff to continue building Savannah District's relationships with partners and key personnel.

| 116th Air Control Wing | | 23d Wing Commander | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters |

Corps of Engineers closes Bussey Point campsites for road repairs The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, a...
10/07/2026

Corps of Engineers closes Bussey Point campsites for road repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, at J. Strom Thurmond Lake has closed Bussey Point camping sites through the end of November 2026, weather permitting, for road repairs.

While the road repairs are underway, campsites 1-14 at Bussey Point are temporarily closed for the safety of visitors.

Scheduled hunts will not be impacted by the closure.

To check the status of the camping sites or to make a reservation, visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10056267

For the full press release:
https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/media/news-releases/article/4621136/corps-of-engineers-closes-bussey-point-campsites-for-road-repairs/

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National Public lands day at Hartwell LakeOn Sept. 26, Hartwell Project personnel joined approximately 155 volunteers fo...
10/07/2026

National Public lands day at Hartwell Lake

On Sept. 26, Hartwell Project personnel joined approximately 155 volunteers for the annual “Fall Splash Away the Trash” lake cleanup at Hartwell Lake.

Together, volunteers removed 8,332 pounds of trash and other non-natural debris from 35 miles of shoreline and islands — contributing 465 volunteer service hours valued at $16,805.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District was proud to partner with Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water and the Lake Hartwell Association for this annual cleanup. Our partners provided planning support, site captains, cleanup supplies and goodie bags featuring Corps Water Safety Campaign educational materials.

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped keep Hartwell Lake clean, safe and enjoyable for all! 💙



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Corps of Engineers sets 2nd virtual meeting to discuss Hartwell Lake levelsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah Di...
10/02/2026

Corps of Engineers sets 2nd virtual meeting to discuss Hartwell Lake levels

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District will host their second public meeting to discuss the drought and what the new full lake level target will be once the Savannah River Basin and Hartwell Lake receive enough rain, ending the drought conditions.

The meeting will take place virtually through a Microsoft Teams webinar Oct. 8, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m.

To join the meeting click on the link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993339955532p=vGnq8DVFXYOaZxpLiy.

For the full press release:
https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4617634/corps-of-engineers-sets-2nd-virtual-meeting-to-discuss-hartwell-lake-levels/

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Battlefield circulation on the Savannah River Col. Robert Fairel, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah Distr...
10/01/2026

Battlefield circulation on the Savannah River
Col. Robert Fairel, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, toured the downriver Dissolved Oxygen Plant and the Dredge Hampton Roads, Tuesday.

Fairel met with key personnel at each site to discuss operations and efficiencies. The Hampton Roads was conducting maintenance dredging on the Savannah River in the vicinity of U.S. Sugar.

📷 Jeremy Buddemeier, Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

More photos 👉🏽 https://www.flickr.com/photos/savannahcorps/albums/72177720335930158
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09/18/2026

Corps of Engineers sets meeting to discuss Clemson Saddle D**e & Hartwell Lake Level Restrictions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District will host the first public meeting in September to discuss Clemson Saddle D**e seepage issues, lake level restrictions, and other interim risk reduction measures at Hartwell Lake.

The meeting will take place virtually through a Microsoft Teams platform on Sept. 23, 2026, from 4:30-6 p.m

The meeting will take place virtually through a Microsoft Teams webinar Oct. 8, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m. To join the meeting click on the link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993339955532?p=vGnq8DVFXYOaZxpLiy

Dial in by phone +1 503-207-9433,,777483940 #

For the full press release:
https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4604910/corps-of-engineers-sets-meeting-to-discuss-clemson-saddle-dike-hartwell-lake-le/

09/17/2026

As part of this effort, $12M is being allocated to support shoreline protection for Tybee Island, Georgia.

USACE Prepares Next Generation of Leaders Twelve Savannah District employees recently graduated from the U.S. Army Corps...
09/10/2026

USACE Prepares Next Generation of Leaders

Twelve Savannah District employees recently graduated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Leadership Development Program II, a nine-month course designed to strengthen leadership and interpersonal skills and prepare employees for greater responsibility across USACE. The ceremony was held at district headquarters in Savannah, Georgia.

“Today we celebrated the successful completion of the Savannah District Leadership Program by 12 of our district teammates,” said Lt. Col. Vanessa Bowman, Savannah District deputy commander. “It was great to hear the graduates speak about how the program was beneficial to them.”

At its core, LDP II focuses on helping participants better understand themselves and how they work with others.

For the full article:
https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4595676/usace-prepares-next-generation-of-leaders/

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