The Georgia Water Coalition has released a “Dirty Dozen” list of projects across the state that it says would wreak havoc on the environment. The consortium of more than 180 organizations criticized two proposed reservoirs aimed at providing additional water supplies to the region’s growing population.
According to a report released by the coalition, the Dawson Forest Reservoir, which would be built on up to 2,200 acres of property in Dawson County owned by the city of Atlanta, would shift huge quantities of water out of the Etowah River basin into the Chattahoochee River system, affecting the flow of water to downstream communities including Rome, Ga.
The proposed Glades Reservoir in Hall County would have the same effect on the Chattahoochee by removing water from that river system immediately upstream of Lake Lanier, according to the report.
The coalition suggests putting greater focus on water conservation and efficiency. Supporters of the reservoir approach counter that conservation and efficiency alone would not save enough water to ensure adequate supplies.
To read more click here, or see the attachment from the coalition further detailing their viewpoint on the matter.
Georgia Water Coalition targets reservoir projects
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