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Alabama Gov. Wants To Talk Water With Georgia
Alabama’s new governor says he’s ready to meet with Governor Nathan Deal to talk about water. Read More 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Report by Clyde Morris re: Phase 2 Oral Argument
Judge Paul Magnuson heard oral argument in Phase 2 of the Water Wars on Tuesday, June 8. The issues involved the Revised Interim Operations Plan (RIOP) implemented by the Corps of Engineers and the Biological Opinion issued by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and especially whether the RIOP complied with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Most LLA members will recall that the original version of the RIOP - the IOP - was the principal cause of the draw-down of Lake Lanier to its lowest point in history during the 2006-2007 drought. Read More 2010 Political Forum Postponed
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. Read More 