Resource Assessments Summary
Georgia Environmental Protection Division with the assistance of other state agencies, the University System of Georgia and other research institutions, the U.S. Geological Survey and contractors is conducting water resource assessments to determine Surface Water Availability, Groundwater Availability, and Suface Water Quality. The assessments include modeling, monitoring, and the compilation and management of data. Assessments are being provided to each regional water planning council as a starting point for the development of a recommended Water Development and Conservation Plan.
In January and February 2010, EPD conducted Joint Meetings of the Regional Water Planning Councils to: 1) deliver the preliminary results of the draft baseline resource assessments to the regional water planning councils; and, 2) provide representatives of each council with the first opportunity to exchange information with representatives of the other councils with whom they share water resources.