Author Archives: Kyle

As 2017 came to a close, the Savannah River Basin seemed much like folks looking back at the year that was: It definitely has been worse, but still could have been better. Building off a drought that started in January 2016 (which left the basin severely parched – Hartwell’s rain deficit was more than 19 … Continue reading »

What are you doing on January 1st? Come out and take a “dip,” a “Deer Dip”! In the grand tradition of the famed “Polar Bear Plunges”, join in the annual “Deer Dip” on New Year’s Day and be one of hardy-souled “Dippers” at Saddlers Creek State Park. And start your year off with a splash! … Continue reading »

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Project Office will accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 26, 2017, through Jan. 25, 2018. The recycled trees will be used as fish attractors in Hartwell Lake. Trees will be tied in bundles, weighted with concrete anchors, and then submerged in various locations marked … Continue reading »