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WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it will waive all day use fees from Aug. 1-9, 2009 at its more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation sites nationwide. This will include Corps-operated sites at Lakes Thurmond and Hartwell in the upper Savannah River Basin.
Lake Hartwell Continues to Rise
The latest Corps projection shows Lake Hartwell rising to over 657' (ie: within 3' of full pool) in late June.
Lake Hartwell Stimulus Projects
The United States Army Corps of Engineers today released a listing of Civil Works projects to be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
For the Savannah District, the legislation funds nearly $94.3 million in construction and operations and maintenance projects. $11,202,000 to be spent on Lake Hartwell.
Additional Hartwell Lake campgrounds and Recreation Areas open May 1.
Reservations for campsites and picnic shelters located within day use areas can be made by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service toll free at 877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov . For more information regarding camping or day use areas at Hartwell Lake, contact the Hartwell Lake Operations Manager’s Office at 888-893-0678 or go to www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell
Hartwell Lake campgrounds and day use areas open April 1.
Reservations for campsites and picnic shelters located within day use areas can be made by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service toll free at 877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov . For more information regarding camping or day use areas at Hartwell Lake, contact the Hartwell Lake Operations Manager’s Office at 888-893-0678 or go to www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell
The Glass is Half Full
Col. Edward J. Kertis Jr. urged residents to talk more positively about the situation at Hartwell Lake in the press, saying such a change might lead to increased tourism.
Discharges of 3,600 cfs Resumed
On Feb. 1, the US Army Corps of Engineers will resume discharges of 3,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the current 3,100 cfs out of the J. Strom Thurmond Dam near Augusta, Ga
