New Priorities for Corps’ Park Rangers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on Lake Lanier, in response to several fatal accidents and low water levels on the lake, made two announcements. As of May 20, 2012, the Corps will suspend the review of upgrades to existing private docks and permit requests for new …

Applications for Lake Lanier Dock Permits

High and Dry — Robert J. Sutherland The Army Corps of Engineers is once again reviewing applications for the limited number of docks allocated to Lake Lanier. The process was halted when the lake’s levels dropped precipitously in 2007.  In 2010, permits were reviewed for …

Lake Lanier Water Levels — First Day of Spring 2012

Lake Lanier rowing venue — Robert J. Sutherland “Spring is sprung. Da lake is riz. I wonder where da boaters is?” (We are a freelance writer.  We are not a poet.  Sorry.) Winter is officially behind us.  Today is the first day of spring — …

Storms Raise Lake Lanier’s Levels

The storms in early March brought tragedy to many communities and families in the South.  We send our condolences to all who suffered losses.  Lake Lanier was the beneficiary, however, of quite of bit of rainfall.  For that, we are thankful. On Sunday, March 4th, …