Drought and Water Conservation Information

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What you need to know:
Corps Proposes New Water Plan
How Much Water Is Atlanta Losing?
Lake Allatoona Full After Recent Rains
Full Allatoona Does Not Break Drought
Will Drought Ease as Summer Approaches?
Officials Still Pitching State's Water Plan
Water Plan Still Debated For Georgia
Georgia House Approves Reservoir Funding Plan
Rome joins Floyd County in easing water restrictions
Lanier up 3/4 foot from Friday
Water usage measured
Silver lining in the storm
Public hearing set on 15% water rate increase
Lake Lanier Still Low after Recent Rain Activity
Lake Lanier Low Despite Rain
Athens-Clarke County Modifies Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
EPD Official Eases Water Restrictions Right Away
Counties Violating Order To Reduce Water Usage
Less Water Leaving Lake Lanier
Companies Get New Water Source
Dems Criticize Governors on Drought
Wet March, Drought Over?
Stressed Trees Fall In Metro Atlanta
Cobb Watering Restrictions Eased
Water Talks Fail, Case Moves to Court
Flint River Basin Not Under Severe Drought
Drought-weakened Trees Fall in Storms
Old Lakes Could Offer Ga New Water Supply
Perdue OKs Outdoor Water Use
Landscapers Applaud New Rules
Perdue Reduces Outdoor Watering Ban
Pools Allowed; Watering Restrictions Eased For Metro Atlanta
White Water Changes?
Water/Sewer Overhaul - On Schedule and On Budget
(Archives page 1, 2)

Drought Maps
MAP: Heavy demands on our water
MAP: Water watch: Tracking Georgia's water crisis

Current Restrictions
New Water Restrictions
Water-Saving Tips (Video)
Conserve water with our nine water-saving tips! (PDF)
To report water violators, call 404.982.1414 |Video: Violator Calls
Report Water Violators (Through out Metro Atlanta)
Drought Maps

Current Press Releases
Atlantans hit water conservation mark in December
Business, Government Leaders Discuss Water Conservation Efforts for Ga.
Officials: One Year of Water Left
Atlantans' Water Use Down In November
(Archives page 1, 2 )

City of Atlanta Videos
Water/Sewer Overhaul - On Schedule and On Budget
Large Change Must Come For Water
Conservation Key to Managing Drought
Water Conservation: “We Are All in This Together”
Mayor Franklin Unveils New Water Conservation Measures
Atlanta Offers Water-Saving Incentives
Atlanta suffering from drought Mayor Shirley Franklin on CNN 10/19/2007 Part 1
Atlanta suffering from drought Mayor Shirley Franklin on CNN 10/19/2007 Part 2
Mayor Franklin and Watershed Management Commissioner Rob Hunter to Discuss Drought Condition
"Our Water, Our Future"
Water-Saving Tips (Video)
History of Atlanta Water and Sewer
Customer Service

Newspapers (Local)
Atlanta Journal and Constitution (AJC)
MAP: Heavy demands on our water
(Archives page 1, 2 )

Newspapers (National)
New York Times
Drought-Stricken South Facing Tough Choices
New to Being Dry, the South Struggles to Adapt

Government Organizations

Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Home Page
Current News Releases
Citing Historic Drought, Georgia EPD Bans Most Outdoor Water Use in North Georgia 9/28/2007
Govenor Sonny Purdue Declares state of emergency in 85 North Georgia Counties | Video
(Archives page 1, page 2 )

Army Corps of Enginneering
Army Corps of Enginneering Home Page
(Archives page 1, page 2 )

Drought Unified Command Group (DRUC)
Drought Unified Command Group Launches Web Site
DRUC Reminds Georgians to Adequately Prepare for any Potential Disaster
News Release  Don't Make the Drought Worse, Protect Your Pipes From Freezing

Metro Atlanta Chambers of Commerce
Home page
(Archives page 1, 2 )


You can also visit these local news media sites for more drought information:

• NBC News 11Alive Drought Watch
• ABC News WSB-TV Channel 2 Drought Crisis Page
• Fox 5 News Drought Crisis Page
• CBS News 46 Georgia's Drought Page
• WSB 750 Water Watch

Local News Specials
11ALIVE VIDEO Dry Times, Troubled Waters: See the TV Special!
WSBTV VIDEO: Georgia's Water Crisis - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

10/23/2007
WSBTV VIDEO: Georgia's Water Crisis: The Next Step - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
Georgia's Water Crisis: Where We Are Now
Georgia's Water Crisis: Lake Lanier Effects
Georgia's Water Crisis: The Battle In Washington
Georgia's Water Crisis: Saving The Mussels


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WSBTV "Our Water, Our Future"

National News Coverage

ABC News
Will Atlanta Run Out of Water? Oct. 15, 2007 Video
Leaking Secrets: Neighbor Against Neighbor Oct. 17, 2007 Video
(Archives page 1, 2 )

CNN
Atlanta Drought Seach Results
Drought has economic impact Video
Corps could limit discharges from Georgia lake amid drought worries

CBS News
Georgia Drought Search Results

NBC
MSNBC Georgia Drought Search Results

Important Phone Numbers
DWM Public Relations / Public Outreach phone number 404.589.2683
News Media call Janet Ward 404.589.2691
To report water violators, call 404.982.1414 |Video: Violator Calls
To call customer service, call 404.658.6500


Links
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Georgia Drought
Lake Levels (Corps of Engineers)
Metro N. Georgia Water District
NOAA Drought Info Page
NOAA Rain Deficit Info Page
Red Cross Drought Information
Georgia’s Pollution Prevention Assistance Division (P²AD)
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)
The Water Council

Information and Downloads
Cobb Water Efficiency Audit
Household Water Assessment
100 Water Saving Tips
Conservation Fact Sheet
Every Drop Counts
National Drought Monitor
Conserve Water Georgia Web Site
"Low Flow" Shower Heads
EPA on High-Efficiency Toilets
Water-Saving Tips

This is consolidated drought information that is being disseminated by the governmental, news and business groups.  We will include information from the City of Atlanta; EPD, News Media and Army Corps of Engineering and others. This section will include links to select weblinks, video clips, PDF documents, PowerPoint Presentations and Maps.
Dislaimer: This page may not contain all available or most current information.