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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Drought closes mega-boat ramps near Augusta

Wildwood Park in Columbia County, near Augusta, announced today that it has closed its six mega-boat ramps on Lake Thurmond. The closures come as the worsening drought brings a continuing drop in lake levels. The drought is threatening several major fishing tournaments scheduled this fall on the lake, according to media reports.

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