Last week, Judge Paul Magnuson issued his ruling in Phase 2 of the Water Wars litigation His decision amounts to a major victory for us, and the first decision that has gone in Georgia’s favor. In this phase 2, Florida asked the court to require that we send more water across the state line into Florida to protect endangered mussels and sturgeon. LLA and Georgia lawyers argued against this, telling the...

Yesterday, Judge Paul Magnuson issued his ruling in Phase 2 of the Water Wars. His decision amounts to a complete victory for us. Read the 376 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER July 21, 2010 In this phase, Florida asked the court to require that we send more water across the state line into Florida in order to protect endangered mussels and sturgeon. We argued against this, and told the court that any harm to the protected...

As you know, several important seats are up for election this year, and the chosen candidates could have pivotal roles in the future of Lake Lanier. Several Congressional District 7 and 9 candidate position statements on Lake Lanier issues are on our web site, and we urge you to consider these positions in your candidate choice. Lake Lanier Association Executive Director It was with a very heavy heart that...

The Lake Lanier Association has decided to postpone its Gubernatorial Political Forum originally scheduled for Monday, June 21 at 5:30 pm at Legacy Lodge, Lake Lanier Islands, Buford. The association is now planning a Political Forum in October for federal and gubernatorial candidates as well as candidates for state house and senate in the districts surrounding Lake Lanier. During the event, the candidates will...

Tri-States Litigation Update Tomorrow our attorney will be presenting oral arguments in Phase 2 of the Tri-States litigation being heard by Judge Magnuson in federal court in Jacksonville.  If you have not had the chance to donate to our legal fund, please help us defray the costs of this expensive litigation and the expense of sending our attorney to Jacksonville to represent Lake Lanier in these important...

May 15 & 16, 2010 – Lake Lanier Islands and Resorts The Lake is Full! Join us at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort for a weekend of fun in the sun:  IN THE WATER BOAT SHOW. Join Atlanta’s leading boat dealers for Atlanta’s biggest dockside boat sale May 15 & 16 at the new Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Go aboard luxury cruisers, ski boats, runabouts, pontoons, deck boats, sport boats, water...

May 24 -8th Annual Lake Lanier Association Golf Tournament May 18, 2010  – Annual Lake Lanier Association membership meeting June 21, 2010 – Lake Lanier Association Political Forum

Clyde Morris, the attorney for the Lake Lanier Association, along with the attorneys for the State, metro Atlanta water supply providers, and Gwinnett County, has filed what we expect to be our last brief in Phase 2 of the Tri-State Water Rights Litigation. This brief responded to arguments raised by Florida, Alabama, and other parties regarding the Corps’ operation of the ACF facilities.  At issue is...

The Lake Lanier Association and the other Georgia Parties filed their second brief in Phase 2 last Wednesday, February 10. The brief focused on arguments that had been raised by opposing parties, primarily Florida, in the first round.  In essence, Florida had attacked the Biological Opinion, issued by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which found neither jeopardy to the species protected by the Endangered...

Letter sent to Georgia legislators from the districts around Lake Lanier on January 15, 2010 with copies to the governor, lieutenant governor, federal lawmakers and Corps officials. As the Georgia legislature begins its session this month, the members of the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) ask for your help in protecting Georgia’s finest natural resource. As the Tri-States water wars litigation and negotiations...