Dear List Members, The Lake Lanier Association will hold its annual membership meeting on May 5 at the Lakeview Center in Dawsonville.  The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments, and the program will start at 6:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Pete Taylor, who is chief of staff at the Mobile Corps office, and he will address the updates on the Water Control Manuals for the ACF River Basin. The Water...

Corps announces moratorium on new dock permit applications at Lake Lanier.

Comment on Corps’ draft environmental assessment for Gwinnett pipeline.

Corps extends moratorim on new dock permits.

Article by Chris Lovelady, Chief Ranger One of the purposes of the new Shoreline Management plan is to assure the protection of Lake Lanier’s Shorelines and the public lands adjacent to the lake. In this month’s column, we’ll address some of the issues related to underbrushing, vegetation and reforestation on public lands, offering a guidelines for property owners along the lake. Note that...

Article by Chris Lovelady, Chief Ranger In 2004 the Corps finalized an updated Lake Lanier Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Shoreline Management Plan (SMP).  At the Lake Lanier Association’s invitation, I will be addressing specific elements of the revised SMP in Lanier Outlook. We receive many calls at the Corps office about community docks.  As you probably know, the new SMP limits the total amount...

Article by Chris Lovelady The facilities inspection program is designed to correct and prevent unsightly private facilities along the shoreline of Lake Lanier on public lands. This program will be rolled out over the next several years as we renew dock permits and conduct inspections. As you know, all permitted facilities must be operated, used and maintained by the permit holder in a safe, healthful condition...

Article by Chris Lovelady, Chief Ranger One of the purposes of the new Shoreline Management plan is to assure the protection of Lake Lanier’s Shorelines and the public lands adjacent to the lake. In this month’s column, we’ll address some of the issues related to underbrushing, vegetation and reforestation on public lands, offering a guidelines for property owners along the lake. Note that...

Article by Chris Lovelady, Chief Ranger When the lake water levels are lower than normal, the Corps of Engineers offers recommendations to help visitors and residents safely enjoy the lake. From the best way to move docks to advice about boating safety, here are ways that you can continue to use Lake Lanier and its resources this summer. Docks Many people move their docks out when the water levels drop. This...

Article by Chris Lovelady, Chief Ranger At the current rate, it’s possible that the final dock permit at Lake Lanier may be issued within the next few years. As the Shoreline Management Plan update and Environmental Impact Statement were completed just over a year ago, the Corps of Engineers also conducted a Private Boat Dock Carrying Capacity Study. This study examined the relationship between private boat...