Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Elsa is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the greater Savannah region. Stay safe out there!

Looking for an opportunity to work for USACE and network with industry professionals? Join us tomorrow for Industry Day at US Army Fort Benning! For more details, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-benning-industry-day-host

Happy birthday, America! Cheers to 245 years.

ICYMI: Bobber the Water Safety Dog has a new 4th of July poster and coloring sheet! It's only available for a limited time, so download yours now: http://www.bobber.info/

We are so thankful for our community partners! The team at Hartwell Lake recently received a donation of XXL/XXXL Type III Life Jackets from the America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes in time for the July 4th weekend. These life jackets will be used in the Hartwell Lake Life Jacket Loaner Program and can be checked out for personal use at Corps managed campgrounds at Hartwell Lake.... Photo: Hartwell Park Ranger Scott Lusk with Ron Osburn and Ben Bee of the Sail & Power Squadron.

We've had several drownings at #CorpsLakes this year. 100% of victims were not wearing a life jacket. 100% were male between the ages of 30-60. Almost all incidents involved alcohol. Be safe this July 4th weekend and wear a life jacket when you're on or near the water, Please Wear It.

With the rain from Tropical Storm Danny, pool levels are looking good for the holiday weekend. Check out the data on this week's water management declaration!

Congrats to Hartwell Lake for earning the #20 spot on the Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes list!

Welcome to the team, Col. Jeremy Chapman! https://www.facebook.com/USACEMOBILE/posts/2927714664168524?__cft__[0]=AZUeDuFm_fH8SSOSiOc4B4PMQwKvn4gUnOEWJON7xrqzYfOphfjbzq9jHWGcGHw2rrk0G0g6wRxPv5Cs823bNpPXRWL9yCtU3U40p7nixz_Tt_FKAY2b3m0wNBnTTISqg9uzbbwyPgD3_8nGZEFkQSJW&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Teamwork makes the dream work! Col. Joseph Geary, Savannah District commander, Capt. Madison Schoen, project manager, Burton Moore, dredging section chief, and Kimberly Garvey, planning branch chief, met with Mayor Tybee Island Shirley Sessions and City of Tybee Island city manager Shawn Gillen today! Together, they discussed the Savannah District's ongoing partnership with Tybee Island as well as future opportunities for beneficial use of dredged material.

Join us at Industry Day! The event will include presentations focusing on upcoming USACE and US Army Fort Benning contract opportunities as well as a Q&A session and industry matchmaking. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-benning-industry-day-host

Teams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District are on the scene of the Surfside, Fla. condo collapse where more than 150 residents are still unaccounted for. Rescue crews have been working non-stop since the collapse early Thursday morning, with rescuers switching out over different shifts as weather and fires complicated their efforts. Photo by: Wilfredo Lee, AP

These anglers caught our gratitude! The Greenbrier Fishing Team worked with Thurmond rangers Saturday to build 40 bamboo fish habitat structures for placement in select locations around Thurmond Lake. The Corps and Greenbrier have been working together under a local partnership agreement for a couple of years on several conservation-related endeavors to enhance fisheries habitat lake-wide. ... These efforts provide volunteer support for the lake fisheries program and local anglers a quality fishing experience. Thanks again, Greenbrier High School Fishing Team! Ken Boyd

Are we having 'fun' yet? Scientists discuss why similar activities during the pandemic just aren't the same https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21523704/fun-quarantine-home

This lake has always had a special place in our Hartwell

Have crane, will travel. The massive "cutting crane" VB 10,000 should arrive at St. Simons Island today to begin tackling the Golden Ray. http://ow.ly/u11Q50C3Y9X

More weather heading toward the Gulf Coast. Thinking about our sister districts US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

When it comes to perception, these animals smell AND take the cake http://ow.ly/YY4a50C094q

If "once in a blue moon" seems rare, consider that it's happening twice this month. Check it out: http://ow.ly/1E5650BYumy

Step outside tonight & bathe in the #Orionid meteor shower. Thurmond, Russell & Hartwell lakes are a great place to see the action. Details: https://earthsky.org/?p=27937

The meandering #Mississippi seen through a new set of eyes http://ow.ly/zMgW50BTFdL

Representing We had a great morning meeting with Ga. & S.C. leaders to discuss #SHEP's fish passage at the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam in Augusta. Col. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division commander, and Col. Daniel Hibner Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander, spoke with Augusta, Georgia Government Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. (left), along with City of North Augusta - Public Information Mayor Bob Pettit, Representative Bill H...ixon, Ga. Rep. Rick Allen and SC Rep. Joe Wilson. Russell Wicke

Happening now: Col. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division commander and Col. Daniel Hibner, Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander, meet with Reps Joe Wilson from S.C., and Rick Allen (pointing) of Ga., at the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam in Augusta, Ga., to discuss SHEP's fish passage. Russell Wicke

Reminder: On Oct. 1, we resumed collecting fees for day-use areas (which were suspended due to Covid-19 restrictions) Details: ow.ly/btnI30rclWu

"Come on in, the water's fine!" (said the alligator, trying to throw his voice) Mary Richards