Our economic growth and development has been deemed the fastest in the south. But we are not without the growing pains that accompany this development.
Water is an important part of our daily lives whether it be for personal or agricultural use.
Georgia's water has been the focus of several studies in recent months and the following is an update on the status of these studies. Passed this year as a result of Alabama and Florida's complaint that Georgia's water allocation formula for surface water crossing the state line into the above mentioned states were not enough to satisfy their needs. This legislation now awaits approval of Congress after having passed all three state legislatures. The ACF compact involves the Appalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint River Basins and requires cooperation between all three states. The ACT compact involves the Alabama, Coosa and Tallapoosa River Basins and only requires cooperation between Georgia and Alabama.