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In response to overwhelming public demand and the bustling summer recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has announced an increase in staffing for its recreation areas, specifically hiring six more rangers for Lake Sidney Lanier. This decision comes even as the district is navigating a hiring freeze by securing necessary exemptions.
The Corps is also adding two rangers at Walter F. George Lake in Georgia, and two at the Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes in Alabama, along with six temporary summer rangers to ease the load. Despite recent limited access and temporary closures in some recreation zones due to staffing shortages, the surge of public outcry and support from elected officials played a crucial role in obtaining these exemptions. Dustin Gautney, the Corps’ chief of Public Affairs, expressed gratitude for the public's involvement and acknowledged that while staffing expansions are underway, patience will be required as new hires undergo training.
Celebrating the Corps' positive steps forward, day-use fees across more than 2,600 recreation areas will be waived on selected dates, marking occasions such as the Corps' birthday and Juneteenth. This initiative includes fees for boat ramps and swimming beaches at Corps-operated parks nationwide.
For further details and to keep updated on the developments, visit the original article at [WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta](Source).
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expands Ranger Staff at Lake Lanier Amidst Staffing Challenges
In response to overwhelming public demand and the bustling summer recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has announced an increase in staffing for its recreation areas, specifically hiring six more rangers for Lake Sidney Lanier. This decision comes even as the district is navigating a hiring freeze by securing necessary exemptions.
The Corps is also adding two rangers at Walter F. George Lake in Georgia, and two at the Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes in Alabama, along with six temporary summer rangers to ease the load. Despite recent limited access and temporary closures in some recreation zones due to staffing shortages, the surge of public outcry and support from elected officials played a crucial role in obtaining these exemptions. Dustin Gautney, the Corps’ chief of Public Affairs, expressed gratitude for the public's involvement and acknowledged that while staffing expansions are underway, patience will be required as new hires undergo training.
Celebrating the Corps' positive steps forward, day-use fees across more than 2,600 recreation areas will be waived on selected dates, marking occasions such as the Corps' birthday and Juneteenth. This initiative includes fees for boat ramps and swimming beaches at Corps-operated parks nationwide.
For further details and to keep updated on the developments, visit the original article at [WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta](Source).