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Welcome to the Georgia Conservancy's Water War Room - your resource for everything related to Metro Atlanta's use of Lake Lanier, and the TriState Water War. Click on the links below to stay informed about the important July court ruling and the Georgia Conservancy's work with state and congressional leaders to reach a solution before the 2012 deadline.
Where we stand: In the face of this water crisis, the Georgia Conservancy is committed to the implementation of a statewide water conservation plan that protects our core rivers, while ensuring water equity for all Georgians, upstream and downstream.
Visit our water program page for more information about the Georgia Conservancy's statewide approach to protect our water resources and information about collaborative partners.
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Historical perspective on the TriState Water Wars
"War Between the States" Executive Summary by Georgia Conservancy's Generation Green board member Jessica Lee Reece
"Wars Between the States in the 21st Century: Water Law in an Era of Scarcity" - Vermont Journal of Environmental Law. written by Smith Gambrell & Russell lawyers Stephen E. O'Day, Jessica Lee Reece, & Josie Krause Nackers
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Help spread the word
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Federal courts set a three-year deadline for Metro Atlanta
Read Judge Magnuson's July 2009 ruling: turns off water in 2012 if no agrement is reached by AL, Fl and GA
Georgia passes 2010 Water Stewardship Protection Act - Georgia Conservancy plays a "key leadership role"
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Governor's Office responds
Georgia Conservancy invited to 8/5 stakeholders meeting with governor to go over water plan: President Pierre Howard's report from Columbus
Governor Perdue's PowerPoint presentation that describes the governor's 4 point plan: click to download
Governors of Georgia, Alabama and Florida Agree to Water Wars Summit - Gov. Sonny Perdue's communications director Bert Brantley speaks with PBA Denis O'Hayer (click to listen)
Final Water Contingency Planning Task Force recommendations
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Leadership from the Georgia Conservancy
Pierre Howard names to Water Contingency Planning Task Force
As reported in the October ePanorama, Georgia Conservancy President Pierre Howard is one of four leaders from the environmental community appointed to the Governor's "Water Contingency Planning Task Force," who are working on a supply plan for metro Atlanta's drinking water needs, should legal and congressional reauthorization strategies fail. At the first meeting, Pierre was seated with Governor Sonny Perdue, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. Since that meeting, the Georgia Conservancy hosted a meeting with member organizations of the Georgia Water Coalition and key members of the Governor's task force to broaden the discussion on conservation priorities. The Georgia Conservancy will continue to use its seat at the table to represent your views and concerns, as well as to leverage our position to bring our partners into the decision making process.
Read Georgia Water Coalition recommendations to the Governors Water Contingency Taskforce.
Read the Georgia Conservancy's Principles for Sustainable Water Supply.
Georgia passes nation's premire water conservation package
Water Stewardship Act passes the State House and Senate
Water Stewardship Act a strong first step, more green steps needed - Will Wingate reports as a guest columnist for the Saporta Report.
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Media Coverage
Georgia tries goodwill to end water crisis. Associated Press
Can't Wash Our Hands of This: State's future depends on a treaty with Florida, Alabama over sharing Lake Lanier, and on better policies overall. The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, GA
"Water talks, water talks everywhere" - The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, GA
"Alabama worries Atlanta will solve water crisis by tapping Coosa River too deeply" (quote from GC's Will Wingate at end of article) - Birmingham News, Birmingham, AL
"Army commits to following court ruling on water supply for Alabama, Georgia, Florida" - The Birmingham News - Birmingham, AL
"State leaders must get serious about water conservation" -Savannah Morning News - Savannah, GA
"Behind closed doors, talk about the implications of state-owned reservoirs" - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Atlanta, GA
"Perdue pushes state unity on water battle" - Ledger-Enquirer - Columbus, GA
"Riley, Alabama delegation want water wars settled among governors" - The Birmingham News - Birmingham, AL
"Carter: States hunker down on water" - Savannah Morning News
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"Water wars threaten Gwinnett" - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Atlanta, GA
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