San Diego Union-Tribune

Hike of the week: The paved path around Santee Lakes is ideal for birding and fresh air

The walk around Santee Lakes isn’t much of a hike, but it still makes for a pleasant way to get outdoors without venturing off the beaten path. When I arrived, though, I wasn’t convinced; it seemed ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Santee Lakes opens again for walking, biking and camping

SANTEESANTEE — Shuttered for two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve and Campground is in its second month of reopening, including rental of its 10 popular ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve to Add New Bar, Grill and Dining Deck in 2021

A brand-new grill and a dining deck with lakefront views are being built in San Diego’s East County as part of a plan to keep a Santee landmark fresh over the next 20 years. Over at Santee Lakes ...
The Times and Democrat

Sterile grass carp battle Santee Cooper Lakes hydrilla

MONCKS CORNER — This spring, Santee Cooper is stocking lakes Marion and Moultrie with 109,000 sterile grass carp in a renewed strike against hydrilla. Hydrilla is a non-native aquatic weed that is ...
The Times and Democrat

Santee Cooper says it's working to keep up lake levels despite drought

Water levels on lakes Marion and Moultrie are declining as the hot, dry weather continues. Lake Marion is receiving inflows of 1,200 to 1,500 cubic feet per second, instead of the typical summer ...