Author Archives: Kyle
Bassmaster Classic Returns to Lake Hartwell
Greenville and Lake Hartwell, located in the upstate region ofSouth Carolina popularly known as The Upcountry, have been selected as the sites for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic. B.A.S.S. and South Carolina officials, including Gov. Nikki R. Haley, made the announcement today in Greenville. Feb. 20-22 will be the competition dates for the field of anglers … Continue reading
Corp To Collect Christmas Trees
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will collect used, natural Christmas trees(no artificial trees) to enhance fish habitat at the lakes. The trees will be tied in bundles, weighted with concrete anchors, and submerged in various locations marked with buoys. The submerged trees provide cover for fish and enhance nursery habitat for juvenile fish, according … Continue reading
Water Management 101
The need for water puts great demands on the Savannah River Basin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District coordinates water management efforts with federal and state natural resource agencies to balance the needs of the Savannah River’s upstream and downstream users. We operate and maintain the Hartwell, Richard B. Russell and J. Strom … Continue reading