In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at recreation areas nationwide, including Lakes Lanier and Allatoona in the metro Atlanta area.
The waiver, for Saturday, Sept. 28, “does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters,” according to the announcement. “Other agencies and partners that manage recreation areas located on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to comply with this waiver of day use fees in the areas they manage.”
Also, volunteers participating in Corps Public Lands Day activities will receive a fee-free coupon if the site is participating in the coupon program. The coupon is valid for one year and can be used for one day of entrance or day use fees.
Volunteers will be planting trees, controlling erosion, stabilizing banks, building trails, restoring recreation areas, picking up trash, removing invasive and non-native plants, improving wildlife habitats, harvesting prairie plant seeds and rehabilitating playgrounds, the Corps said. Information: https://bit.ly/2kJa9po
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