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Georgia's trout stream buffer program assessment

... EPD Frank Green, Associate Chief, Georgia Forestry Commission Larry Hedges, NonPoint Source P... more ... EPD Frank Green, Associate Chief, Georgia Forestry Commission Larry Hedges, NonPoint Source Program Manager, Georgia EPD Jan Sammons, NonPoint Source ... portion of the state (Figure 1). Due to cold-water discharges from deep-water intakes in Lake Lanier and Lake ...

Georgia's Trout Stream Buffer Program Assessment

Athens Georgia, Carl Vinson …, 2005

Evolving Eastern Water Allocation Policies: The Conflict Between Public Interest and Market Mechanisms Relating to Water Allocation in Georgia

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… , Georgia, Carl Vinson …, 2005

Water is an essential resource. It is used for domestic purposes, such as drinking water and hous... more Water is an essential resource. It is used for domestic purposes, such as drinking water and household uses, as well as in the manufacture of goods and provision of services. In addition, water is a necessary input for food and fiber production. Water in the region's rivers and streams also serves instream uses, such as hydroelectric power production, navigation and aquatic life support. States in the Southeast face several challenges in managing their water resources. Although most people consider this region to be water rich, competition for water resources has rapidly increased due to growth in population, water-dependent industrial and commercial development, and irrigated agriculture. This rivalry has been intensified by periods of water scarcity, limited availability of groundwater in some parts of the region, and water quality concerns. The population in the southeastern states increased by 91 percent from 1960 to 2000. This increase has not been uniform across the region. Population increases in certain areas, such as highly urbanized areas and coastal counties, pose complex water resource management challenges. Increases in population have caused withdrawals for public water supply and domestic use to more than double over the 40-year period. As the population continues to grow, water suppliers will have to seek an estimated 200 gallons per day for each person. Conservation may decrease this amount. Additional water will also be needed to provide the goods and services to support the increased population. In many areas, commercial, industrial and agricultural water use has also increased substantially. State economies have expanded significantly. Regional water supplies support petroleum refining, chemical and primary metals manufacturing, pulp and paper production and automobile fabrication. Irrigated agriculture has almost become an essential practice. Increases in irrigated acreage can be attributed regionally to (1) establishment of dependable and timely water supplies, (2) improvements in centrifugal pumps, and (3) competitive trends toward higher productivity over dryland farming and through practices such as double cropping. Demands for greater instream flows also occur. These flows support navigation, hydroelectric power generation, boating and recreation, and wetlands and wildlife habitat. Water quality conditions also pose problems for water resource management. Despite the progress made in regulating discharges from point sources, all southeastern states have surface waters that do not meet water quality standards. Some of these impairments are the result of nonpoint source pollution. The number and diversity of pollution sources create unique challenges for state water quality control programs. States are rising to meet these challenges. As the common law riparian rights doctrine ceases to address water allocation issues effectively, states are adopting statutory management schemes to address disputes involving competing uses, allocation during times of shortage, and to ensure protection of the public interest in water resources. Even states that have not adopted Responsible agency: The Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for permitting the withdrawal, diversion and impoundment of surface waters. (O.C.G.A. §12-5-21(b)) Decision maker: The director of the GAEPD issues permits under the Act. (O.C.G.A. §12-5-31(a)) The Board of Natural Resources sets agency policy and adopts rules and regulations. Regulatory/management requirement: The Act requires persons withdrawing, diverting or impounding surface waters to get a permit, unless exempted. (O.C.G.A. §12-5-31(a)) Scope: The requirement to get a permit applies statewide. (O.C.G.A. §12-5-31(a))

Can we move from conflict to cooperation

Georgia's trout stream buffer program assessment

Georgia's Trout Stream Buffer Program Assessment

Athens Georgia, Carl Vinson …, 2005

Evolving Eastern Water Allocation Policies: The Conflict Between Public Interest and Market Mechanisms Relating to Water Allocation in Georgia

… , Georgia, Carl Vinson …, 2005

Can we move from conflict to cooperation