Controlled hunts thin out deer Nov 9, 2008
If it seems like there are fewer deer crossing the highways within Savannah River Site, there are. The reason is controlled hunting through huge dog drives that have become almost legendary since their inception in the 1960s. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Barack is newby, but not in Augusta Nov 7, 2008
The Parrott Heads of the Savannah River send greetings from Key West, Fla. And "The Kids" from Briar Creek in Burke County send a postcard from Clayton, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Regatta returns to Augusta Nov 7, 2008
will descend on the Savannah River on Saturday for the 12th annual Head of the South Rowing Regatta ... WHAT: A full day of rowing competition held on the Savannah River. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Truck fire on I-20 Nov 5, 2008
A burning tanker truck is shutting down Interstate 20 traffic between Martintown Road in Aiken County and the Savannah River Bridge, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol. From the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
JROTCs excel in community service Nov 5, 2008
As lake levels continue to fall, and the Army Corps of Engineers mulls a plan to reduce flows into the Savannah River, drought problems are taking center stage with lake residents. Next week, during a public meeting arranged by Friends of the Savannah River Basin and U.S. Rep ... One of the presenters will be Col. Edward J. Kertis, the commander of the corps' Savannah District, which is in charge of drought-management policies, lake-level predictions and the ongoing environmental assessment that... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Public gets say on nuclear growth Nov 4, 2008
Lisa Kishoni told the Public Service Commission that the additional Savannah River water the two new reactors would need will threaten lakes Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond, where recreation business is already smarting from a four-year drought. "The future of the reservoirs is drying up before our eyes," said Ms. Kishoni. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia Power nuclear plans praised, panned Nov 4, 2008
The two planned reactors would not only be huge Savannah River water users after they re built, but before, argued Lisa Kishoni, a property owner on Lake Hartwell, which is at the upper end of the river. Georgia Power wants the Savannah River dredged for the first time in years, to allow barges to ferry huge reactor parts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
PSC opens hearings on nuclear plant expansion Nov 4, 2008
Other opponents warned that an expanded Plant Vogtle would suck up huge quantities of water from the Savannah River system, which is already being affected by the drought that began two years ago. But supporters said the amount of water the plant would use would be a pittance compared to the total flow in the system. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Aiken man dead after morning wreck Nov 3, 2008
Jessie Aaron Petoskey, 29, was killed after he slammed into the guard rail on the Savannah River Bridge and was ejected from the car shortly after 1 a.m., according to Richmond County Sheriffs Maj. Richard Weaver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cleaning Heavily Polluted Water At A Fraction Of The Cost Nov 3, 2008
Clemson University researchers, in conjunction with the Savannah River. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Nuclear power bad on so many levels Nov 1, 2008
Two nuclear plants are located in coastal Georgia s watersheds: Plant Hatch in Baxley, along the Altamaha River, and Plant Vogtle near Augusta, on the Savannah River ... At Vogtle, a proposed doubling of the number of reactors in use at the site would mean an additional 65 million gallons a day taken from the Savannah River, two-thirds of which would be lost to vapor in the cooling process. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Plan to cut flow of water delayed Nov 1, 2008
The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday backed off efforts to fast-track a plan to further reduce minimum flows from Thurmond Dam into the Savannah River. Through the proposed reduction, officials had hoped to conserve more water in the corps' three reservoirs -- lakes Thurmond, Hartwell and Russell -- while still meeting the needs of the downstream users and environment. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Problems go beyond bad smell Oct 31, 2008
The creek and its lakes are home to bream and largemouth bass that yielded concentrations of heavy metals far greater than those found in the nearby Savannah River, into which Rae's Creek eventually empties. "I see people fishing in a lot of areas, and in some cases they are probably eating those fish," she said, adding that mercury levels were high enough to possibly warrant consumption advisories. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Groups object to dredging river Oct 29, 2008
The effects of dredging the Savannah River to accommodate shipments of reactor components for Plant Vogtle's proposed expansion must be explored before permits for the project can be considered ... "The Savannah River has not been used for navigation in three decades," Ms. Barczak said in a Tuesday news release. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Trash in waterways surprises organizer Oct 29, 2008
"You have to wonder what they were thinking," said Dr. Carl, the director of Savannah Riverkeeper Inc. and an organizer of last weekend's annual Rivers Alive cleanup ... The cleanup, organized by Community Partners for Clean Waterways, targeted litter in the Savannah River, along with portions of Lake Olmstead, the Augusta Canal, Rae's Creek, Butler Creek and Rocky Creek. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Across the area Oct 29, 2008
Ticket proceeds will benefit the Savannah River Sail and Power Squadron scholarship funds, and auction proceeds will benefit the Metro Adult Literacy Council and Augusta State University's Born to Read Literacy Center. For tickets, call (706) 737-8113. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Decision could come this week on SC-Ga. water flow Oct 28, 2008
GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Army Corps of Engineers could decide as early as Friday whether to restrict water flow in the Savannah River Valley. Corps spokesman Billy Birdwell says the corps has received about 250 comments from the public on a plan by South Carolina and Georgia to reduce water flow through Thurmond Lake. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Expanding beaver numbers create problem for forestry, farming Oct 28, 2008
Over the past two decades, he said the animals have gradually migrated from their original habitat location in the Savannah River Basin. The beavers were trapped by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the time and relocated to the Pee Dee River area of the state. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hartwell shrinks to fill Thurmond Oct 28, 2008
AUGUSTA - Lake Hartwell on the Savannah River is shrinking to record low levels as the Army Corps of Engineers lets more of its water flow downstream to shore up drought-stricken Thurmond Lake ... Under corps policy, Thurmond Lake must - for now - maintain minimum flows of 3,600 cubic feet per second into the Savannah River to accommodate drinking water intakes, industries and waste treatment plants in Augusta and downstream to Savannah ... The corps is mulling a plan to reduce the minimum flows... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Burke County foresees jobs, business boost Oct 27, 2008
Today, the plant is relatively quiet, tucked within 3,100 wooded acres along the Savannah River ... - The Plant Vogtle site, 26 miles from Augusta, occupies 3,100 acres on the Savannah River ... - The new reactors, manufactured by Westinghouse, would be shipped by barge up the Savannah River, which would require dredging to accommodate the vessels. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MAU founder hits his targets Oct 27, 2008
I think that's helped us today," Randy said. Though the business celebrated its major international contract, they faced challenges on the home front in 1980. The Hatchers lost a large contract with Savannah River Site because it was taken away and given to a minority firm. Bill knew that his grandfather was full-blooded Native American, but he "never really thought anything more about it," Randy said. When clients heard what had happened, they encouraged him to apply for minority-owned business... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obama's access should concern you Oct 26, 2008
My sister and I both were employed by DuPont at Savannah River Site during both the construction and operation phases back in the 1950s and were required to be "Q" cleared to ensure our employment and toallow us access to any classified documents required in our jobs. The "Q" clearance meant that we had to have our backgrounds checked out by the FBI, which in those days did a thorough job. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mom killed by boy moving car Oct 24, 2008
Tony Craps, a neighbor, said he was returning home from his job at Savannah River Site when he saw several police and emergency vehicles two doors from his residence near Collier Street and East Pine Log. "I was wondering what was going on. We just thought it was another car accident. It's a very busy intersection. The neighbors later explained what happened," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgians brace for economy to force bills to rise Oct 24, 2008
Rising job losses mean many people will scramble to enroll in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program when applications start in the coming weeks, according to Gloria Lewis, executive director of the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority. The authority administers the LIHEAP program in Richmond, Columbia, Burke and 10 other Georgia counties. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Clark to bring songs to stage at Newberry Oct 23, 2008
The health physicist at Savannah River Site was there on a business trip. There will be a memorial Mass by the Rev. Tim Donahue at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Augusta at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Disbelief at ouster of Red Cross leader Oct 22, 2008
I am not only speaking as a volunteer that has been involved in the majority of all major county disaster responses over the past 22 years but also from the perspective of a 21-year captain/paramedic with the Savannah River Site Fire Department, chairman of the Greater Edisto Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (GEVOAD) and the S.C. United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) disaster coordinator. I am well trained in professional emergency and disaster preparedness/response and I... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cleaning Up Iraqi Nuclear Facilities, Radioactive Waste Oct 22, 2008
6, 2005) Tanks containing radioactive waste at the U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site, a nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina, should not necessarily be sealed as soon as the bulk of the. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Alabama and Georgia anglers win Oct 22, 2008
Tournament anglers were from the BFL's Choo, Choo, Everglades, Savannah River and Piedmont divisions. The Post-Searchlight 2008. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Hammond's Ferry houses new designs Oct 20, 2008
From one of the higher rooftops in the developing Hammond's Ferry community in North Augusta, project director Turner Simkins can see the completed structures of the development's first phase, the turned earth and rough dirt roads for the next phases, the Savannah River, the Confederate powderworks smokestack and the Bon Air Hotel. He also believes he can see a new future, inspired by the past. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Aiken: home of hydrogen fuelbanner Oct 20, 2008
Earlier this decade the Department of Energy named the Aiken County-based Savannah River National Laboratory as one of 12 national labs to develop alternative fuels. The SRNL is focusing on hydrogen fuel and currently has the nation's largest pool of hydrogen scientists and engineers, many of whom work at the nearby Center for Hydrogen Research. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rants and raves Oct 18, 2008
There is nothing wrong with the Savannah River. So what are the engineers doing about it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Microbes Useful For For Environmental Cleanup And Oil Recovery Oct 17, 2008
16, 2008) A unique, patent-pending collection of microbes that can be used both for cleaning up the environment and addressing our energy needs has earned the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River National Laboratory kudos from a newsletter covering the rapidly expanding field of nanotechnology ... Clemson University researchers, in conjunction with the Savannah River. (Science Daily)
Corps to cut flow in effort to save water Oct 16, 2008
The Army Corps of Engineers will fast-track a plan to further reduce minimum flows from Thurmond Dam into the Savannah River in efforts to slow the drought-induced decline of upstate reservoirs ... Although the proposed flow reduction could theoretically complicate Augusta's ability to pump drinking water and dilute treated sewage, the main impact is likely to be less water in the Augusta shoals -- home to many important fish and plants, according to Frank Carl, executive director of Savannah... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Water wars in South becoming the norm? Oct 15, 2008
Won t be long before Atlanta tries to build a pipeline to Savannah River, S.C. official says ... It won t be long before Atlanta tries to build a pipeline to the Savannah River ... Tennessee and South Carolina worry Atlanta may look to the nearby Tennessee or Savannah rivers for relief. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Bass tourney begins Thursday Oct 15, 2008
In the boater division, top anglers from the league's Choo, Choo, Everglades, Savannah River and Piedmont divisions will be competing for a $60,000 prize package that includes a new Chevrolet truck and Ranger 519VX boat powered by an Evinrude or Yamaha motor. In the co-angler division, top co-anglers from the various divisions will be competing for a $40,000 Ranger 519VX boat powered by an Evinrude or Yamaha motor. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Candidates share priorities on education Oct 14, 2008
Employment: Savannah River Site, environmental engineer. Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, master's degree from Auburn University. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Start now to get holiday job Oct 13, 2008
Kelvin Collins is president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia and the CSRA Inc., serving 41 counties in Central Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area. From the Monday, October 13, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Edgefield Democrats aim to get seat back Oct 13, 2008
Mr. Massey: "We can't just say drill and that's it. We've got to invest in the research and development of alternative energy sources. We have a huge advantage right here to do that. The Savannah River Site is right down the road." Mr. Massey says more state dollars should be directed toward alternative fuel programs at The Center for Hydrogen Research, The South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance, Clemson University, University of South Carolina and South Carolina State University. Q:... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lab takes reins in hydrogen research Oct 11, 2008
Savannah River National Laboratory has been chosen to lead a consortium of universities and corporations in efforts to develop hydrogen vehicles that will reduce dependence on gasoline ... The Savannah River lab's selection was announced Thursday ... - Savannah River National Laboratory (Aiken). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tornadoes, drought warnings play havoc Oct 11, 2008
" In the article, he named Decatur County as one of the 24 counties with abnormally dry conditions for this time of year. He listed 13 counties in mild drought, which usually is seen every seven years; 15 counties in moderate drought, which on average occurs every 10 years. He said Atlanta, Columbus, Macon and Rome are experiencing severe drought, which typically occurs every 20 years. And extreme drought, which typically occurs every 50 years, is in effect for Athens, Augusta, Blairsville,... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Community Calendar Oct 11, 2008
Thursday, Oct. 16 BFL Savannah River Regional, Boat Basin ... Friday, Oct. 17 BFL Savannah River Regional, Boat Basin. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Lake Seminole Tournament set Oct 8, 2008
Top anglers from the league's Choo, Choo, Everglades, Savannah River and Piedmont divisions will compete for a $60,000 prize package that includes a new Chevrolet truck and Ranger 519VX boat powered by an Evinrude or Yamaha motor in the boater division and a $40,000 Ranger 519VX boat powered by an Evinrude or Yamaha motor in the co-angler division. Forty boaters and 40 co-anglers from each division have qualified for the tournament for a total field of 160 anglers. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
SRS group hopes to share history Oct 4, 2008
Savannah River Site's valuable history is best collected while the people who lived it are still around to share the details, according to the director of the SRS Heritage Foundation. The nonprofit organization will hold a heritage day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11, during which volunteers will record oral and video histories and scan and return old photos and documents. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New Fish Species May Emerge Because Of How Females See Males Oct 3, 2008
20, 2000) Two researchers at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory have used a computer model to look at the question of what females really look for in a mate. What the researchers found was that in their. (Science Daily)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Augusta The annual fall pilgrimage down the Savannah River is set for Oct. 3-6. The Island Explorer floats down 180 miles of meandering river where sailors may see egrets, jumping sturgeon and barn owls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2 new plans floated for lot Sep 25, 2008
Two more organizations, M Projects and Goodwill Industries, have offered proposals to the Georgia State Properties Commission concerning the best use for 17 acres of state-owned property along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta ... Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area submitted a proposal to the GSPC for development of the land that would not include a baseball stadium. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MOX facility official to speak at S.C. State Sep 23, 2008
Shaw Areva MOX Services, based out of the Savannah River Site, was designed to build and operate a mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility. Over the last 33 years, Stinson has gained broad experience in the government and commercial sectors. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Joint port project on track Sep 23, 2008
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has written a letter to Jasper County residents saying a project to build a port owned by Georgia and South Carolina along the Savannah River is on track. The Beaufort Gazette reports that Sanford s letter last week said the next step is for a committee of officials from both states to choose a company to make preliminary plans and oversee studies that must be done. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Pharmacist with a heart Sep 22, 2008
His father was a chemical operator for Dupont at Savannah River Site. He retired after 40 years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Redcliffe Plantation will hold event Sep 21, 2008
Archaeologists from the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and members of the Augusta Archaeological Society will be part of the program and will talk about archaeology on both sides of the Savannah River. The event is free, but tours of the house are not included in the archaeology program. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stadium proposal heads to Atlanta Sep 19, 2008
Mayor Deke Copenhaver and others have presented detailed plans for a public-private venture to develop property once occupied by the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens next to the Savannah River. The ballpark would be the home field of the Augusta GreenJackets, this year's South Atlantic League champions who play at Lake Olmstead Stadium. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A beautiful new mosaic Sep 18, 2008
Named for the Westo Indians' word for the Savannah River, the 10-day festival will be a breathtakingly sweeping celebration of the visual, musical and performing arts ... Westobou is creating new events, but just as importantly is enhancing existing ones and breathing new life into arts organizations throughout the Central Savannah River Area. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Advocates to refine proposal for center Sep 16, 2008
Since the initial proposal, the city has introduced a new master plan, which carves out space for an arts center along the Savannah River. The center would back a river harbor created by cutting into the levee across from Augusta Common, although that, said Augusta Tomorrow President Robert Osborne, is just one possible location for an arts center. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Palmetto State good to UGA Sep 16, 2008
"We've never had a lot of total numbers, but the question is, 'Do you go across the Savannah River to sign a player that's going to pick splinters out of his rear end, that's going be a bench warmer?' " said Georgia defensive ends coach Jon Fabris, who recruits the state. "You can go down the road 25 miles from here and have people happy that he's signing with the home state.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Upcoming Events Sep 16, 2008
Oct. 16-18: BFL Savannah River Regional, Boat Basin. Oct. 24-25: Georgia Literary Festival. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Riverfront plan remains stalled Sep 15, 2008
The developer of a highly anticipated Savannah riverfront office-condominium-hotel-retail project has said he has yet to buy the six acres of riverfront property from the city -- a $1 ... The planned $100 million condominium-office-hotel-retail project along the Savannah River is considered a centerpiece of downtown redevelopment, the final piece of the city's 1982 master plan, but it has been stalled by a slumping housing market. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Quail Unlimited born in Augusta in 1981 Sep 14, 2008
RIVER VOYAGE: The Savannah Riverkeeper group is gearing up for its annual fall pilgrimage down the Savannah River and still needs a few more sailors willing to make the 180-mile voyage. Between Augusta and Savannah lies a wild, isolated river, a river whose history is as rich as the history of America, with Indian sites, ancient forests and abundant wildlife. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Inventory data reveal increase in emissions Sep 14, 2008
The primary pollutants released in Augusta also include nitrogen wastes emptied into the Savannah River in wastewater, according to the report ... Augusta's broad array of industries has a huge effect on the Savannah River -- and the city's economy, said Frank Carl, the executive director of Savannah Riverkeeper Inc.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Local volunteers ready, willing to help Gulf region Sep 14, 2008
Billy Robinson of North is a Savannah River Site employee who also coordinates a United Methodist Early Response Team. He says his group is registered with the Louisiana UMC disaster coordinator. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Park blazes two new trails for bicyclists Sep 12, 2008
For several years, the association has worked with the U.S. Forest Service, the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation sm and other groups to secure grants to carve challenging mountain bike trails from federal lands along the Savannah River near Augusta ... (This is the first paved road on the right past the Savannah River bridge. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oil-eating Microbes Give Clue To Ancient Energy Source Sep 12, 2008
Clemson University researchers, in conjunction with the Savannah River. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Sonic Spotlight: Fred Williams Sep 11, 2008
DAY JOB: Engineering support specialist at Savannah River Site. PLAYS: Alto and soprano sax. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tournament Results Sep 11, 2008
Advertisements From Organization News Releases WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE100 boaters, 100 co-anglers, Savannah River Division, Sept. 6-7, Clarks Hill Lake, Appling, Ga. Boater Tim Rhyne of Inman, S.C., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Savannah River Division Super Tournament on Clarks Hill Lake with a two-day catch of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 4 ounces. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nuclear reprocessing: risky and impractical Sep 10, 2008
We can do it at the Savannah River Plant. Reports by the International Panel on Fissile Materials offer a thorough analysis of the French reprocessing industry. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Lake project could help fish Sep 9, 2008
"Even though it gives us a lot of capability to generate more electricity, we're required to send 3,600 cubic feet per second downstream (in the Savannah River) regardless," he said ... The system also is likely to have effects downstream in the Savannah River below the dam, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
