The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District announced Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that they will initiate lower lake level restrictions until a long-term solution is developed to resolve the worsening seepage of the Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike on Hartwell Lake. Water is seeping through parts of
Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeast’s most beautiful recreational lakes, spanning the Georgia–South Carolina border and supporting fishing, boating, and wildlife habitat. But beneath its calm waters, an ecological threat continues to grow: invasive aquatic plants. These non-native species can quickly take over coves, choke out native vegetation, and
For more than 35 years, the Lake Hartwell Association (LHA) has worked to preserve the beauty and health of Lake Hartwell through community action and membership support. This fall, that tradition continued with the Fall 2025 Splash Away the Trash Clean-Up Event, held Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to
For more than 35 years, the Lake Hartwell Association (LHA) has worked to preserve the beauty and health of Lake Hartwell through community action and membership support. This fall, the tradition continues with the Fall 2025 Splash Away the Trash Clean-Up Event on Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to
Lake Hartwell is a boater’s paradise, but you don’t need a boat to soak up everything this beautiful lake has to offer. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are plenty of fun, relaxing, and memorable ways to enjoy the lake from shore. Here are five great ways to
For information regarding amoeba from the recent incident on Lake Murray, please refer to the following CDC website: 🔗 Naegleria fowleri Infection: Preventing Brain Infection When Swimming.
