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.

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.

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.

Lake Lanier Flood Risk Statement from Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers spokeswoman Lisa Parker released a flood risk statement on December 29, 2015, due to the potential for flooding from recent rains.

Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge Postponed

The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LLKC) has postponed its 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge previously scheduled for New Year’s Day 2016.

High Water on Lake Lanier Closes Parks

High water on Lake Lanier and debris floating into the lake are closing parks and endangering boaters.

Rain Fills Lake Lanier & Creeps Fill It With Trash

Yes, we need rain or everything but Justin Beiber and cockroaches will die.  I get it.  But when it rains for 14 of 15 days in Gainesville (October 26 – November 9, 2015), it’s time for some sunshine, please. Thankfully, Tuesday, November 10th was sunny …

USACE Extends Comment Period for Water Control Manual

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on November 6, 2015 that it will extend the comment period for the public to express its views on the proposed changes to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Draft EIS and Water Control Manual. The official notice of the time …