Author Archives: Kyle
Cleanup campaigns going on now at Corps lake near you
Looking for an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and give back to the community? How about volunteering for a lake cleanup campaign at a Corps lake near you? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District seeks volunteers to pick up trash along the shorelines and islands at lakes Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond. Volunteers … Continue reading
Corps alerts lakeside property owners of impacts, consequences of cutting trees on public lands
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office is investigating and pursuing restitution for seven cases of major destruction to public lands surrounding Hartwell Lake. The destruction cases represent an unprecedented increase in property owners illegally removing trees and vegetation along the lake’s shoreline, according to Sandy Campbell, Hartwell natural resource program manager. Consequences … Continue reading
July rainfall above average at Russell; below average at Hartwell and Thurmond
Observed rainfall totals for July ranked above-average at the Russell sub-basin and below average at the Hartwell and Thurmond sub-basins. The Russell sub-basin received 106 percent of normal rainfall for the month recording 4.7 inches. The average July rainfall at Russell is 4.3 inches. The Thurmond sub-basin received 74 percent of normal rainfall for the … Continue reading