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Category: Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge Moved to February 6, 2016
Go jump in a lake during the 19th Annual Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge, on Saturday, February 6, 2016.
USACE Suspends Ban on Irrigation from Corps Lakes
News outlets are quoting Congressman Collins as saying the USACE reversed its policy on banning withdrawal of water from USACE lakes for irrigation. According to the USACE, the policy has been temporarily suspended.
Snow & Ice Have Closed Roads in North Georgia
Georgia DOT crews are treating several state routes in the region with a salt and gravel mixture. The weather has also caused some roads in the region to be closed “until the winter event is over.”
Gov. Deal Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice & Snow
On Tuesday evening, January 19, 2016, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in preparation to icy weather headed for North Georgia.
Volunteers Needed to Remove Debris at Lake Lanier Rowing Club
The Lake Lanier Rowing Club is calling for volunteers to help remove debris that washed ashore when the lake flooded the cove by their boathouse.
The Atlanta Boat Show ~ January 14-17, 2016
Looking for a cool deal on a spiffy boat in the middle of winter? Hit the Atlanta Boat Show!
USACE: Property Owners Cannot Use Lake Lanier for Irrigation
USACE Deputy of Public Affairs Lisa Parker released updated regulations forbidding the use of water from Lake Lanier for irrigation.
USACE Flood Control Update for Lake Lanier (1-7-16)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implemented flood control operations after portions of Alabama, Florida and Georgia received up to 15 inches of rain over 14 days, causing the rivers within the basins to rise rapidly.
Army Corps Raises Some Day-Use Fees for Lake Lanier
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages Lake Lanier, the shoreline, scores of boat ramps and dozens of day-use parks and campgrounds. That requires taxpayer dollars and user fees. So … USACE is raising some day-use fees for a day at the park or launching a …