Water Quantity
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Neighbors cautiously eye Deal’s reservoir push
Gov. Nathan Deal’s plans for new reservoir development have people downstream of metro Atlanta wondering what it means for them, including Alabama's governor who said no new reservoirs should be built until the two states reach a settlement. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Lake Lanier group ramps up push for higher full pool level](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Lake Lanier group ramps up push for higher full pool level
Raising maximum level 2 feet would add 26 billion gallons of water, advocates say. A Gainesville-based advocacy group isn't backing off its push for a fuller Lake Lanier, an issue it first raised in 2007. Read More![Thumbnail for the article The Flint as Focal Point](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
The Flint as Focal Point
In the course of detailing the history and development of that young Riverkeeper organization, the story inevitably hits on the two major policy issues of the day in the state: the aforementioned matter of IBT policy, and Governor Deal’s proposal to fund water supply development in otherwise tight-belted times. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Georgia adopts rules meant to restrict water transfers](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Georgia adopts rules meant to restrict water transfers
Facing a court ruling that could severely restrict Atlanta's water supply, Georgia officials adopted new environmental rules Wednesday meant to strengthen the state's hand in a long-running water dispute, a conflict Gov. Nathan Deal doesn't think will be won in court. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Homeowners group wants Lanier’s level higher](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Homeowners group wants Lanier’s level higher
A homeowners group is renewing its campaign to raise the level of Lake Lanier 2 feet so the lake can store another 26 billion gallons of water to quench the demand of a metro area that grows thirstier by the day. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Deal’s New Reservoir Deal](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Deal’s New Reservoir Deal
Georgia’s new governor – Nathan Deal – has an ambitious plan: Georgia will finance and build new reservoirs to enhance municipal water supplies. What is less clear is where the projected $300 million in state funding will come from. Read More![Thumbnail for the article 1071 Coalition Report Released](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
1071 Coalition Report Released
The report clearly documents the significant importance of Lake Lanier to the economy of the counties surrounding the lake as well as the entire Metro Atlanta Region. Equally important, it documents the economic impact of significant drawdowns to Lake Lanier as occurred during the drought of 2006 - 2008. In contrast to other economic impact studies, this report focuses on factors that have an annual impact and is based on solid data resulting from a yearlong research project. The Lake Lanier Association fully supports the findings of this report. It documents the importance of the lake to the region. Read More![Thumbnail for the article 1071 Coalition to Announce Results of Economic Impact Study](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
1071 Coalition to Announce Results of Economic Impact Study
The 1071 Coalition of Lake Lanier will announce the results of its economic impact study at a public meeting on Tuesday, December 7. The meeting will be held at Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, starting at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Chattahoochee: From Water War to Water Vision](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Chattahoochee: From Water War to Water Vision
This longstanding conflict, recently ratcheted up to new level of intensity by a severe drought and a judge's dramatic ruling, is the subject of a new documentary, Chattahoochee: From Water War to Water Vision, produced by Rhett Turner (Red Sky Productions) and Jonathan Wickham (Zo?TV). Read More![Thumbnail for the article Victory at last – Yes, but victories don’t come quick or cheap.](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Victory at last – Yes, but victories don’t come quick or cheap.
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. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Victory at Last!](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)
Victory at Last!
Yesterday, Judge Paul Magnuson issued his ruling in Phase 2 of the Water Wars. His decision amounts to a complete victory for us. Read More![Thumbnail for the article Report by Clyde Morris re: Phase 2 Oral Argument](https://lakelanier.org/wp-content/themes/lla/assets/images/global/thumbnail-default.gif)