Augusta Canal RelicensingComments by Joe Brenner, LHA past president, that were sent to FERC regarding the Augusta Canal relicensing.
Organization Unites Lake AssociationsThe Lake Hartwell Association (LHA) is participating with a number of other lake organizations along the upper Savannah River Basin in advocating higher water in the lakes. The organization is called "Save Our Lakes Now" and represents residents, businesses, municipalities and organizations from Lakes Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond.
Corps temporarily stops Lake Hartwell outflowsNo releases are currently scheduled from Hartwell at least through Friday 3/13
LHA Letter to Representative Gresham Barrett, by LHA past president Mike Massey Mr. Massey provides excellent and interesting comments on the Corps of Engineers decision, and how these decisions relate to the protection of endangered fish, such as the short-nosed sturgeon.
LAKE HARTWELL ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS BOAT RAMP PROJECTThe Corps has said they would be able to get to three to five ramps this season. Those ramps are, in order of priority, Broyles Landing, Big Oaks, Friendship Landing, Hatton’s Ford and then either Green Pond or River Fork. Work is currently being done at Broyles Landing.