Worried about the future of our clean water supply?

Given the current drought and its impacts across the state, it is more important than ever to look at how we use water.

A series of public meetings are being held to help you learn about Georgia's proposed Statewide Water Plan: what's in it, what's missing, and what you should do about it! 

UPCOMING MEETINGS IN NORTH GEORGIA
1. CLARKESVILLE AREA

Monday, November 19th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Clarkesville Public Library

178 E Green St, Clarkesville, GA 30523

Sponsored by local Georgia Water Coalition partners: Rabun Green and the Soque River Watershed Association.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions directly following the presentation, given by April Ingle, executive Director of the Georgia River Network.

2. DAHLONEGA AREA

Monday, November 19th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Lumpkin County Park and Recreation Center

365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA

Sponsored by the North Georgia Sierra Club, the Lumpkin County Republican and Democratic Parties, the Lumpkin Coalition, and the Lumpkin County Homeowners Association.

Participants include Lumpkin Co. Comm. Chr. Steve Gooch, Rep. Amos Amerson, Dahlonega Mayor Gary McCullough, Don Seabolt of Emergency Services, Michael Lapina of the US Army Corp of Engineers and Becky Champion of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.  Agriculture Comm. Tommy Irvin, Sally Bethea of the Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper and Joe Cook of the Coosa River Basin Initiative will also be on hand. Ron Jones of the North Georgia Sierra Club will moderate the discussion. Written questions will be taken from the audience.

NO MEETING IN YOUR AREA?
The below info and links will help bring you up to speed.
 
Background:

The public comment period on the first draft of EPD's Water plan was from October 1-30.  The EPD then revised the plan and submitted a second draft to the Georgia Water Council which reviewed the revisions on November 9.  Another public comment period will take place but dates have not been announced as of this alert.  Dates will likely be announced after the next Water Council meeting on November 28.  

To learn more, visit the Georgia Water Coalition at:
http://www.garivers.org/gawater/waterplanindex.html

Or, visit the Georgia Water Council, the coordinating committee for the Statewide Water Plan

http://www.georgiawatercouncil.org