No Drought in South Carolina

The S.C. Drought Response Committee removes drought declaration for all South Carolina counties.

[ In Department of Natural Resources ]
Know Mimimum Age Requirements Before Operating a Vessel

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters under the age of 16 that there is a minimum age requirement to operate a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on public lakes and waterways. Young boaters can satisfy the minimum age requirements of this law by taking a boating safety course or by operating a boat under the supervision or in the accompaniment of an adult.

[ In Lake Hartwell ]
Lake Hartwell study begins

The study, called the Lake Hartwell Impact Analysis, is the result of the cooperative efforts of the six South Carolina and Georgia counties bordering Hartwell Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District.

[ In Lake Keowee ]
Dive trip to the Pump House on Lake Keowee!!!!

You must be at least open water certified. The cost of the trip is $30.00/diver. Please sign-up and pay at the store prior to the trip. Everyone will also be required to sign a waiver. Please, only exact change or checks the day of the charter. Space is limited to 10 divers max. Snacks, soda and water will be provided on the boat. If you would like to bring more things to eat there will be a cooler available.

[ In Department of Natural Resources ]
Celebrate National Fishing, Boating Week May 31–June 7 by getting outside!

National Fishing and Boating Week is an annual event coordinated by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation to help share the benefits of fishing and boating. Boating and fishing both offer valuable opportunities to reconnect with family and friends. Whether it is an afternoon full of excitement out on the water or a relaxing afternoon fishing from the pier, each year this annual event falls on the first week of June.

[ In Lake Hartwell ]
Hartwell is just one of competing interests

Recently Col. Edward Kertis Jr., commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District said that the Corps, which manages the lake and Savannah River system, must follow a number of federal laws and directives. It cannot make policy based on the needs of a specific lake or organization.

[ In Lake Hartwell Association ]
Members Update May 6, 2009

The primary focus of The Lake Hartwell Association is on the sustainability of Hartwell Lake's water - both quantity and quality.  At the same time, being realistic, we understand that our lake is part of a much larger system know as the Savannah River Basin. 

[ In Corps of Engineers ]
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.

[ In Lake Hartwell ]
Tugaloo SP Mega-Ramp - Site Preparation Photo 4/29

April 29, 2009 - Construction continues on a Lake Hartwell Mega-Ramp located at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia, Georgia. Bouy T-61

[ In Corps of Engineers ]
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.

[ In Lake Hartwell ]
"GOT LAKE" Kick-Off Meeting

The "GOT LAKE" Kick-Off Meeting will be at10AM on May 9th at the Lonnie R. Burns Fine Arts Center at the Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia

[ In Corps of Engineers ]
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
 

[ In Lake Hartwell ]
Lake Hartwell Continues to Rise

Recent rains have allowed area lakes to rise to near nomal levels.

[ In Lake Keowee ]
FOLKS Lake Keowee Lake Sweep 4/18 - 4/26

About 200 volunteers in 100 pontoon boats will cover the 300+ miles of Lake Keowee shoreline between April 18th and 26th picking up trash that has accumulated since the fall of 2008.

[ In Lake Hartwell ]
Construction Begins on Mega-Ramp

April 11, 2009 - Construction began last week on a Lake Hartwell Mega-Ramp located at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia, Georgia.