What are the different zones, red, yellow, and green mean?
Actually there are four zones, orange, red, yellow, and green that are outlined on maps of Hartwell Lake to regulate uses of the various sections of shoreline. These maps can be viewed at the Corps of Engineers office and the zones are defined in the Shoreline Management Plan. Orange zones are prohibited access areas where public boating and pedestrian access is not allowed. Less than 1 percent of the shoreline is zoned orange. Red zones are recreation areas designated for public use such as Federal, State, and other public use such as concession areas. No private uses or activities such as boat docks, underbrushing, etc., are permitted in red zones. Approximately 24 percent of the shoreline is designated as red zone. Yellow zones are protected shoreline areas where limited private activities are permitted, such as some underbrushing and bank stabilization. Boat docks, utilities, and walkways are not permitted in yellow zones. About 26 percent of the shoreline is designated as yellow z
