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Lake Lanier’s water levels are at a 6-year low. Here's why

Low water levels on Lake Lanier Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, along Pine Valley Road in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers

11022023LANIER WATER LEVEL — Low water levels on Lake Lanier Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, along Pine Valley Road in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers

Ben Anderson

FCN regional staff

Updated: Nov 9, 2023, 9:51 PM

Published: Nov 2, 2023, 12:00 PM

You may have noticed that Lake Lanier’s water levels are lower than usual.

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College rowing teams from around the country can be seen on Lake Lanier this week. Here’s why

College rowers from around North America spend their spring breaks training on Lake Lanier Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Many of the teams have come to Lake Lanier to spend time on the course which will play host to the John Ferriss Regatta this month and the NCAA Championships next year. - photo by Scott Rogers

03122025ROWING — College rowers from around North America spend their spring breaks training on Lake Lanier Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Many of the teams have come to Lake Lanier to spend time on the course which will play host to the John Ferriss Regatta this month and the NCAA Championships next year. - photo by Scott Rogers

Greg Finan Jr.

FCN regional staff

Published: Mar 13, 2025, 11:00 AM

Colleges from around the country are gearing up for the John Ferriss Lanier Sprints Regatta, set to take place on March 22 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

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