lake hartwell shoreline management plan 2020

Lake Hartwell Shoreline Management Plan 2020

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The newly approved Shoreline Management Plan for the lake is now in effect. Arron Wahus, Hartwell Operations Manager stated “We felt the previous Plan served the project well but needed minor clarification of some requirements. Also, this updated plan incorporates information provided by residents, state agencies and others to set a more sustainable path for
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“Adopt-A-Shoreline”

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What is “Adopt-A-Shoreline”? The Corps of Engineers has established an ongoing trash pick-up program that assigns segments of the shoreline to volunteers. This program helps ensure that the more impacted areas are covered and that there is less confusion and overlap of assigned areas. It also allows those participating to be recognized and rewarded. The
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Lake News November Rain

No Matter How Slight, November Rain is a Welcome Sight

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From the US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District SAVANNAH, Ga – If not for three light days of rain in November, the Savannah River’s sub-basins would have none. For yet another month, Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond seemed to almost dodge showers. The sub-basins only collected measurable rain on Nov. 13 (0.17
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Lake News Upper Savannah Drought

Upper Savannah Reservoirs Enter Drought Level 1

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From the US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District SAVANNAH, Ga. – The three reservoirs on the Savannah River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entered the first drought level today when pool elevation at Lake Thurmond dipped below 326 feet above mean sea level (ft-msl). Entering Trigger Level 1 activates the Corps’
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