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News Articles: Army Corps of Engineers

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Army Corps revokes approval of mining near Okefenokee

The US Army Corps of Engineers on Friday reversed its approval of a mining project threatening the Okefenokee Swamp.

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A loggerhead sea turtle on the beach near the water line

Judge Blocks Dredging During Sea Turtle Nesting Season

A judge ruled that an Army Corps of Engineers plan to dredge while sea turtles are nesting poses too great a risk to the turtles.

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a loggerhead sea turtle on the beach near the waterline

Spring Dredging Plan Raises Sea Turtle Worries

The Army Corps of Engineers said its plan to dredge during sea turtle nesting season is an effort to protect right whales, but environmental groups don't buy it.

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Some of the land in Southeast Georgia that Twin Pines Minerals wants to mine for zinc and other heavy minerals, near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Environmental Groups Set To Continue Fighting Mine Near Okefenokee

Despite a federal rule change that removes a major hurdle for a mine near the Okefenokee, environmental groups say they're pursuing options to block the mining operation.

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The proposed mining site near the Okefenokee.

Comment Deadline Extended For Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers extended the deadline for public comment on a proposal to mine for heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife...

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The site of a proposed heavy mineral mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Comment Deadline Monday For Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday was considering whether to extend the public comment period for a proposal to mine for heavy minerals near the...

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Corps of Engineers Savannah District Commander Col. Daniel Hibner shakes hands with Congressman Buddy Carter (right) and Tybee Mayor Jason Buelterman

Tybee Island To Get More Sand For Beach, Dunes

The mayor of Tybee Island and the Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement Thursday to pump more sand onto the Tybee beach.

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Hydrogeologist Bob Holt discusses how a proposed mine would affect underground water near the Okefenokee.

150 Attend Information Session On Mining Near Okefenokee

Close to 150 people turned out Tuesday night for an information session on the proposed Twin Pines Minerals mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife...

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A rendering shows the proposed mine site, in pink, relative to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Army Corps Extends Comment Deadline On Mining Near Okefenokee

The Army Corps of Engineers is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposal to mine for minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife...

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A rendering shows the proposed mining area, in pink, relative to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Corps Of Engineers Seeks Public Comment On Okefenokee Mining

A company from Alabama wants to mine for heavy minerals in South Georgia, near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The Army Corps of Engineers is...

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A rendering from the application shows the proposed mining area, in pink, relative to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Mining Proposed Near Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

An Alabama company wants to mine for heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Georgia. The proposal from Twin Pines...

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Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon grow To 14 feet, 800 pounds during 60-year life span.

Savannah Harbor Expansion Puts Fish, People At Odds

For years, the deepening of the harbor in Savannah has been one of the most eagerly awaited boosts to Georgia’s economy. With a deeper harbor comes more...

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Lower water levels leave boat docks resting on mud flats along Savannah River in Augusta

Augusta Previews Life With Lower Savannah River Levels

This week, the water level of the Savannah River in Augusta is lower than it’s been in recent memory. The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a...

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The dissolved oxygen injection system is designed to replenish the river's oxygen level, to offset the effects of deepening the harbor. Dissolved oxygen is important for marine life in the river.

Additional Federal Funds Keep Savannah Harbor Expansion On Track

The Army Corps of Engineers this week announced additional funding for the expansion of the Savannah harbor, bringing this year’s total to about $85...

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The Chattahoochee River is one of the waterways at the center of a water crisis in the Southeast.

Tri-State Water Wars Overflow Into Tennessee

Georgia has been at war with Alabama and Florida over tri-state water use for decades . More recently, Tennessee entered the mix . The legal dispute...

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