New Water Councils Appointed for Georgia Water Management
Last week the Atlanta Journal Constitution ran an article on the creation of 10 new water councils all throughout the state. Each council will be made up of “farmers, government officials, businessmen and others” and will be tasked with determining how to divide rivers, lakes and underground aquifers.
Gov. Sonny Perdue, responsible for more than half the appointments, said in a statement that those chosen are “a diverse group of Georgians” who will “focus on water resource issues while also addressing the state’s economic needs.”
But leaders of the Georgia Water Coalition, a statewide group of environmental and civic organizations that advocates for clean water, immediately criticized the absence of environmentalists among the appointees.
Only one of the state’s eight Riverkeepers, Satilla Riverkeeper Gordon Rogers, was named to a council. Rogers will serve on the Suwanne-Satilla regional council in southeast Georgia.
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February 23rd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I was happy to hear that they were including farmers in the appointment of a water council as who needs more water than those whose entire lifestyle depends on it. It was a bit disappointing, however, to hear that environmentalists weren’t better represented. I think that the only sure fire way to guarantee that we will always have a fresh water supply is to appreciate and use the one that we already have in the most environmentally friendly ways possible.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Well, “Farmer” is a job description. “Environmentalist” is quality that people may have, regardless of their job description.
February 26th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
This seems a sensible idea,take the people who need the water and mix them with the people who can help with any problems that need financing.It would have made some sense to add in someone focussed on clean water as well as the users.
March 1st, 2009 at 4:27 pm
what is the latest status of the lake lanier level. someone let me know how i can check it.
October 24th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Water management policy suits the needs of farmers, industries, domestic households etc
October 8th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Water management policy suits the needs of farmers, industries, domestic households etc
March 24th, 2011 at 5:21 am
I would like to exchange ideas about water resources participatory management approaches and there-to case studies that proved to be successful.
June 8th, 2011 at 1:36 am
It would have made some sense to add in someone focussed on clean water as well as the users.
June 8th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
dont forget things… cause you will have to remember to care for your dog. Take out the trash and make sure you’re shoes are neatly in the closet.
June 14th, 2011 at 1:20 am
I really want to help with the World Water Crisis, and the countries that do not have potable water,because I think that everybody in the world deserves to be healthy and have the opportunity to have fresh and clean water .So what could be some ways that my community can help the world water crisis? Thanks
July 24th, 2011 at 7:36 am
It would have made some sense to add in someone focussed on clean water as well as the users.
July 30th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the hypocrites making a big show about “praying for rain” are the same people who have been raking in millions through deliberate overdevelopmt.
August 2nd, 2011 at 5:57 am
thanks for this nice information.it is really interesting.
August 10th, 2011 at 3:35 am
I found a good site about the drought. I dont think the prayer will lead to better management but God answers prayer and has sent rain. God answers prayer in spite of what naysayers think.
August 12th, 2011 at 3:25 am
It seems like the sensible thing to do to me – I can’t see the problem with hiring a diverse group of Georgians to help out.
August 25th, 2011 at 4:08 am
I think its the first duty of new water council to manage all the things related to public issues against water distribution.I just like the approach you took with this subject. It isn’t every day that you discover something so concise and enlightening.
September 1st, 2011 at 11:17 am
It’s really a good news.
September 1st, 2011 at 11:55 am
I read more about Georgia Water Management at here n online.I think its great news for people out there.Now they definitely will get rid of small problems.
September 1st, 2011 at 1:34 pm
It isn’t every day that you discover something so concise and enlightening.Thanks
September 7th, 2011 at 3:27 am
Instead, a special resolution proposed by Germany and Spain at the UN human rights council was stripped of references that recognized access to water as a human right. The countries also chose to scrap the idea of creating an international watchdog to investigate the issue, choosing instead to appoint a new consultant that would make recommendations over the next three years.
September 7th, 2011 at 3:28 am
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September 8th, 2011 at 4:00 am
i live in georgia. its been dry but its finnally starting to rain the past few weeks. i have 3 1 acre fields of timber that was cut a month ago waiting for it to decay. neighbors are shooting anything that walks fawns and 2 1/2 year olds that could be “wall hangars”. 2 people have killed 4 does and missed about 5 nice does and bucks since gun season.the spot where the deer have been killed has been traveled by timber equipment its covered in water.
September 14th, 2011 at 11:33 am
It is really a good news.
October 1st, 2011 at 12:40 am
If the apartment has been wet for more than 72 hours, you are living in mold. Take your copy of the lease to a free legal aid storefront and see if those living conditions will allow you to break the lease. You need to move out, fast.
October 1st, 2011 at 11:10 am
The countries also chose to scrap the idea of creating an international watchdog to investigate the issue
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:20 am
The word “dominion” in the Book of Genesis could be updated to “lominion,” the Loving Dominion we really want, by those asking for divine intervention (not just in Georgia) in our bad habits as poor caretakers of the environment.
October 4th, 2011 at 4:22 am
This is a much needed development.
October 14th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
I hope new water council will help people to live happily.Now its council’s duty to do best efforts for living people..
November 7th, 2011 at 4:35 am
Any Indian degree has around 400% more value than any other foreign degree, specially in US and Aust, So, u might have got an idea. water management specialisation U have to do masters in chemical science too.
November 8th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
It would have made some sense to add in someone focussed on clean water as well as the users. Thanks:)
November 8th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
The countries also chose to scrap the idea of creating an international watchdog to investigate the issue, choosing instead to appoint a new consultant that would make recommendations over the next three years.:)
November 22nd, 2011 at 4:23 am
Water management idea is really appreciable because many of the people are purchasing the botal of water in hight cost . People are unable to get drinking water in many locations so i think this affort is really awesome. In the time of farming we need water so we all should think and save the power and water. It’s my pleaser to here & for getting a chance to comment .
January 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 pm
nice post…thanks for sharing the post..
January 30th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
That’s a good news..now in future these type of problems if come then crucial decisions can be taken regarding to the future of Georgia.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:54 am
I think that the only sure fire way to guarantee that we will always have a fresh water supply is to appreciate and use the one that we already have in the most environmentally friendly ways possible.
February 7th, 2012 at 1:18 am
This is a nice decision taken by the government.Now the issues related to the lake can be solved with very less efforts.
February 8th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I hope new appointed water councils will take care of folk and from next time such problems will not occur.It make a huge impact on people.
March 2nd, 2012 at 11:54 am
one that we already have in the most environmentally friendly ways possible.
March 2nd, 2012 at 11:54 am
might have got an idea. water management specialisation U have to do masters in chemical science too.
March 3rd, 2012 at 4:32 am
We think this affort is really awesome. In the time of farming we need water so we all should think and save the power and water. please about your thinking………
March 6th, 2012 at 2:01 am
the Book of Genesis could be updated to “lominion,” the Loving Dominion we really want, by those asking for divine intervention (not just in Georgia) in our bad habits as poor caretakers of the environment.
March 12th, 2012 at 5:40 am
This is a good news that there is a new appointment for the Water council.Thanks for sharing the news.
March 12th, 2012 at 5:47 am
It is require to get a new council for the lake.Now these various issues will not takes place in the future.
May 9th, 2012 at 3:07 am
a special counsel could be appointed.Why not include the forged Selective Service SS card and use of someone else’s social security number SSN to a special counsel? Because the SS card forgery was committed before he was “elected”. I’m not a lawyer, so I can’t say whether or not Barry can still be indicted and prosecuted under federal law for forging his SS registration form
June 7th, 2012 at 1:38 am
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June 11th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
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June 11th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
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July 2nd, 2012 at 3:33 am
It would have made some feeling to add in someone concentrated on water that is fresh as well as the customers.
July 15th, 2012 at 6:17 am
I can’t say whether or not Barry can still be indicted and prosecuted under federal law for forging his SS registration form I can’t say whether or not Barry can still be indicted and prosecuted under federal law for forging his SS registration form
August 10th, 2012 at 12:27 am
I think that the only sure flame way to assurance that we will always have a drinking water is to appreciate and use the one that we already have in the most eco-friendly methods possible.
August 13th, 2012 at 12:00 am
Why do we need a right to water? What would be the benefits and contents of such a right? What mechanisms would be required for its effective implementation?
September 3rd, 2012 at 12:46 am
It would have created some sensation to add in someone focused on water that is clean as well as the clients.
September 4th, 2012 at 6:30 am
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October 4th, 2012 at 3:42 am
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October 5th, 2012 at 3:00 am
i am very happy to hear that farmers are also included in that council as they need more water as compare to others ….great idea to make a special council for saving water…….thanks
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