Georgia Water Coalition Media
2018
2018
December 13, 2018 Earth Justice New Report Documents Widespread Groundwater Contamination at Georgia Coal Ash Dumpsites https://earthjustice.org/news/press/2018/new-report-documents-widespread-groundwater-contamination-at-georgia-coal-ash-dumpsites-0
November 26, 2018, The Oconee Leader, "Water group puts spotlight on efforts to draw water from Apalachee River" By Wayne Ford .
November 20, 2018 - Athens Banner Herald, "Apalachee River plan makes ‘dirty’ list" by Wayne Ford. https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20181120/apalachee-river-plan-makes-dirty-list
November 18, 2018 - Saporta Report "Southwire’s future solar array so big it’s to cut costs for other Solarize partners " by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/southwires-future-solar-array-so-big-its-to-cut-costs-for-other-solarize-partners/
November 18, 2018 - Savannah Morning News, "Coast singled out in list of threats to Georgia’s water" by Mary Landers. https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20181118/coast-singled-out-in-list-of-threats-to-georgias-water
November 15, 2018 - Flagpole, "Athens-Area Reservoir Named to Georgia's 'Dirty Dozen'" by Lee Becker. https://flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/athens-area-reservoir-named-to-georgia-s-dirty-dozen
November 14, 2018 - The Cherokee Tribune Ledger, "Water coalition report: Coal ash dumping could threaten Georgia environment, citizen health" by Thomas Hartwell. https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/ledger/water-coalition-report-coal-ash-dumping-could-threaten-georgia-environment/article_a84edaca-e84f-11e8-9444-7b8401efb511.html
November 14, 2018 - AllOnGeorgia, "GA Water Coalition releases ‘Dirty Dozen’ report aimed at ‘dirty policy’ in GA" by Jeremy Spencer. https://www.allongeorgia.com/georgia-state-politics/ga-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen-report-aimed-at-dirty-policy-in-ga/
November 14, 2018 - Oconee County Observations Lee Becker https://mailchi.mp/mindspring/apalachee-river-intake-makes-georgias-dirty-dozen-list?e=a1cf0996c1
November 14, 2018 - WUGA, "Georgia Water Coalition's Dirty Dozen List Highlights Dirty Politics" by Alexa Ridley. http://www.wuga.org/post/georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen-list-highlights-dirty-politics#stream/0
November 14, 2018 - Saporta Report, "Dirty Dozen report focuses on ‘politics, policies, issues’ that pollute Georgia’s waters" by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/dirty-dozen-report-focuses-on-politics-policies-issues-that-pollute-georgias-waters/
November 14, 2018 - The Brunswick News, "'Dirty Dozen' list hits Rayonier AM, Sea Island, spaceport" by Wes Wolfe. https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/dirty-dozen-list-hits-rayonier-am-sea-island-spaceport/article_c365f52b-d827-5260-84d2-97771d3485b5.html
November 14, 2018 - Dawson County News, "Dawsonville chicken plant chemical spill makes “Dirty Dozen” list" by Allie Dean. https://www.dawsonnews.com/local/dawsonville-chicken-plant-chemical-spill-makes-dirty-dozen-list/
November 13, 2018 Northwest Georgia News, "Water pollution report highlights issues of regional concern" by Doug Walker. http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/water-pollution-report-highlights-issues-of-regional-concern/article_5cc4738c-e78a-11e8-821e-d769092c6ba0.html
November 13, 2018 - The Augusta Chronicle, "Water coalition is critical of Vogtle expansion" by Susan McCord. https://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20181113/water-coalition-is-critical-of-vogtle-expansion
November 13, 2018 - The Press Sentinel, "‘Dirty Dozen’ list includes Altamaha and coal ash". https://www.thepress-sentinel.com/news/%E2%80%98dirty-dozen%E2%80%99-list-includes-altamaha-and-coal-ash
November 13, 2018 - Albany Herald, "Annual List is Part of the Georgia Water Coalition Advocacy Campaign", Staff Reports. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen/article_77ce6756-af42-567e-bf82-955d514894be.html
November 13, 2018 - WALB News "Georgia Water Coalition identifies worst offenses to GA waterways" http://www.walb.com/2018/11/13/georgia-water-coalition-identifies-worst-offenses-ga-waterways/
November 13, 2018 - Southeast Green - "Georgia Water Coalition Releases 2018 Dirty Dozen Report" http://southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/17554-georgia-water-coalition-releases-2018-dirty-dozen-report
November 13, 2018 - AccessWDUN, "Dawson County Creek, Banks County Landfill on Georgia Water Coalition Dirty Dozen List" by staff reports. http://accesswdun.com/print/2018/11/734734/dawson-county-creek-banks-county-landfill-on-georgia-water-coalition-dirty-dozen-list
November 13, 2018 - GPB News, "Georgia Water Coalition Releases Dirty Dozen Report" by Ross Terrell. http://www.gpbnews.org/post/georgia-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen-report
November 13, 2018 - Rome News Tribune, "Georgia Water Coalition Releases Dirty Dozen Report" by Staff Reports. http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/news/state/georgia-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen/article_d0ccca44-5091-5394-b94b-779919a75827.html
November 13, 2018 - McDuffie Progress, "Georgia Water Coalition Releases Dirty Dozen Report" by Staff Reports. https://www.mcduffieprogress.com/news/state/georgia-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen/article_3218ca86-b13e-5ac5-9bef-90eb9fdbe734.html
November 10, 2018 - The Albany Herald. "‘Dirty Dozen’ river report coming" Staff Reports. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-briefs/article_b69d462c-f326-534e-9671-a148f7402877.html
October 3, 2018 - AJC, "Clayton County named ‘Clean Water Hero’ by Georgia Water Coalition" by Pamela Miller. https://www.myajc.com/news/local/clayton-county-named-clean-water-hero-georgia-water-coalition/7U2t3jCyE77nymjXTwtd3I/
September 26, 2018 - WSB-TV "Local county honored for rejuvenating a metro drinking water source" by Katie Walls. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/local-county-honored-for-rejuvenating-a-metro-drinking-water-source/842054075
September 24, 2018 - The Saporta Report, "Dismantling a dam, improving Middle Oconee River for wildlife, recreationalists " by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/dismantling-a-dam-improving-middle-oconee-river-for-wildlife-recreationalists/
September 24, 2018, The Moultrie Observer, "Water group honors UGA facility in Camilla for irrigation improvements " http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/water-group-honors-uga-facility-in-camilla-for-irrigation-improvements/article_8ed1aef4-c056-11e8-a219-dbd81e60a969.html
September 21, 2018, The Savannah Morning News - "‘Clean 13’ honors efforts to protect Georgia’s waters" http://www.savannahnow.com/news/20180921/clean-13-honors-efforts-to-protect-georgias-waters
September 21, 2018 - The Floor Daily, "Interface Recognized as Clean Water Hero by GA Water Coalition" https://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/interface-recognized-as-clean-water-hero-by-ga-water-coalition
September 20, 2018 - GPB News, "Georgia Water Coalition Releases 'Clean 13' Report" By Ross Terrell. http://www.gpbnews.org/post/georgia-water-coalition-releases-clean-13-report
September 20, 2018 The Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Georgia Water Coalition issues 'Clean 13' report" by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2018/09/20/georgia-water-coalition-issues-clean-13-report.html
September 20, 2018 - The Brunswick News, "Georgia Water Coalition acknowledges local efforts in clean water advocacy" by Wes Wolfe. https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/georgia-water-coalition-acknowledges-local-efforts-in-clean-water-advocacy/article_dee38d14-1148-5efc-9941-25b82cf81001.html
September 19, 2018 - Rome News Tribune, "Riverview Farm one of Georgia's Clean 13 " by Doug Walker. http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/riverview-farm-one-of-georgia-s-clean/article_1987ecca-bc60-11e8-884f-93394c7611e7.html
September 19, 2018 - The Northside Woman, "Georgia Water Coalition releases ‘Clean 13’" by Terry Lewis. https://www.northsidewoman.com/news/state/georgia-water-coalition-releases-clean-report/article_249b860f-cfb4-5003-b6cd-34c334a936d5.html
September 19, 2018. The Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Environmental activists honor Riverview Farms in Gordon County, Georgia" by Tyler Jett. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2018/sep/19/ranger-georgifarm-honored-environmental-activ/479407/
September 19, 2018 - The Saporta Report, "Georgia Water Coalition honors 13 for cleaning waterways, including Interface carpets" by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/georgia-water-coalition-honors-13-entities-for-cleaning-waterways-including-interface-carpets/
September 19, 2018 - The Albany Herald "Georgia Water Coalition releases 'Clean 13' report" by Terry Lewis. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-water-coalition-releases-clean-report/article_0b669b47-d10f-5d48-9645-5e0897aaf2a5.html
September 19, 2018, Access WDUN, "Water protection group's 2018 clean water 'heroes' include ACF Stakeholders" http://accesswdun.com/print/2018/9/715171/water-protection-groups-2018-clean-water-heroes-includes-acf-stakeholders
September 13, 2018, UGA News, "UGA programs, faculty recognized by state water conservation group" https://news.uga.edu/uga-programs-faculty-recognized-by-state-water-conservation-group/
September 12, 2018 - The Brunswick News "Study shows dramatic reduction in industrial water use" by Wes Wolfe. https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/study-shows-dramatic-reduction-in-industrial-water-use/article_57fdc10a-7185-5971-9213-ea449ff9e3d5.html
September 11, 2018 - The Albany Herald, "Stripling Research Park included in Georgia Water Coalition Clean 13 Report by Clint Thompson. https://www.albanyherald.com/features/stripling-research-park-included-in-georgia-water-coalition-clean-report/article_26111988-c571-55d9-b23d-4724b1cb13a6.html
July 30, 2018 - WTOC "Flint Riverkeeper Meetings Begin Today" by Dave Miller. http://www.wtoc.com/story/38705535/flint-riverkeeper-hosts-meetings-on-sewer-concerns
May 2, 2018 - Herald Newspapers, "Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy Holds Annual Parks Symposium". https://www.northfulton.com/community/chattahoochee-parks-conservancy-holds-annual-park-symposium/article_f689b5c8-4e23-11e8-b9f7-87d432a439c1.html (does not mention GWC)
April 24 ,2018. Valdosta Daily Times, "GA-FL at a Glance". http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/ga_fl_news/ga-fl-at-a-glance/article_5a1bf998-47d0-11e8-b5ec-f325599e6720.html
April, 2018 - Macon Water Authority Report, "Clean 13", pg 10.
March 31, 2018 - The Brunswick News, "State legislators can't always get what they want" by Wes Wolfe. https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/state-legislators-can-t-always-get-what-they-want/article_e80e1e31-0af1-5681-9333-883807594924.html
March 27, 2018 - Savannah Now. "Backers of Trust Fund Bill Call on Cagle for Help" http://www.savannahnow.com/news/20180327/backers-of-trust-fund-bill-call-on-cagle-for-help
March 27, 2018 - Southeast Green. "Ladybug Farm GA's 2017 Clean 13 Awards" http://southeastgreen.com/index.php/greenmedia/georgia-water-coalition-awards/17343-ladybug-farms-ga-s-2017-clean-13-awards
March 26, 2018 - AJC. "Atlanta Watershed Management honored by Georgia Water Coalition", by Pamela Miller.
March 26, 2018. Cision PR Newswire. "Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management Wins Environmental Impact Bond Challenge for Green Infrastructure and Resilience Projects on the City's Westside" https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atlantas-department-of-watershed-management-wins-environmental-impact-bond-challenge-for-green-infrastructure-and-resilience-projects-on-the-citys-westside-300619657.html
March 16, 2018 - Calhoun Times, "Rep. Meadows recognized for water protection work" http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/rep-meadows-recognized-for-water-protection-work/article_c4a25dc8-2932-11e8-a062-bfce5a93b932.html
March 16, 2018 - Cartersville Patch, "Projects Recognized for River Protection Efforts" https://patch.com/georgia/cartersville/projects-recognized-river-protection-efforts
March 15, 2018 - Coosa Valley News, "Locals Recognized for River Protection Efforts" http://coosavalleynews.com/2018/03/locals-recognized-for-river-protection-efforts/
March 5, 2018 - The Brunswick News, "Coal ash bills not asking much of companies". https://thebrunswicknews.com/opinion/daily_editorial/coal-ash-bills-not-asking-much-of-companies/article_8846b634-be44-57d8-a9e5-1c8ab0f26618.html
March 2, 2018 - The Brunswick News, "Coal ash pit dewatering bill survives crossover deadline" by Wes Wolfe. https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coal-ash-pit-dewatering-bill-survives-crossover-deadline/article_7b7da339-de60-59b1-8fa9-dc185e1628b7.html
March 1, 2018, E&E News - "Offshore Drilling: Enviros plead with Ga. governor to 'stand up for our coast'", by Kristi E. Swartz. https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060075135
March 1, 2018 - Southeast Green, "Voters Roll Into Capitol, Advocate for Truth in Government and Seek Protection from Offshore Drilling". http://southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/17326-voters-roll-into-capitol-advocate-for-truth-in-government-and-seek-protection-from-offshore-drilling
February 25, 2018 - Athens Banner Herald, "Amendment might use fees to cleanup toxic sites", by Lee Shearer. http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180223/amendment-might-use-fees-to-cleanup-toxic-sites
February 21, 2018, - Rome News Tribune, "Locals call for legislators to vote on dedicating extra fees, fines for intended purposes", by Diane Wagner.
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/locals-call-for-legislators-to-vote-on-dedicating-extra-fees/article_7687d366-1762-11e8-89c4-5fc0554ba8f6.html
February 20, 2018 - Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Georgia's Toxic Sites Await CleanUp While Funds are Diverted". http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/feb/20/georgias-toxic-sites-await-cleanup-funds-are-diverted/464126/
February 20, 2018 - The Arkansas Gazette, "The Nation in Brief". http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/feb/20/giuliani-s-remarks-put-off-netanyahu-ho/
February 19, 2018 - Columbus Ledger Enquirer, "Georgia's Toxic Sites Await CleanUp While Funds are Diverted". http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/business/article200909759.html
February 19, 2018 - Brunswick News, "Georgia's Toxic Sites Await CleanUp While Funds are Diverted".
February 19, 2018 - San Francisco Chronicle, "Georgia's Toxic Sites Await CleanUp While Funds are Diverted".
February 15, 2018 - Saporta Report. "Clean Water Coalition to honor 13 entities that protect water; five are in Atlanta", by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/clean-water-coalition-honor-13-entities-protect-water-five-atlanta/
February 10, 2018 - Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Toxic sites await cleanup while Ga. diverts intended funds elsewhere", by By Richard Belcher and Terah Boyd. http://www.myajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/toxic-sites-await-cleanup-while-diverts-intended-funds-elsewhere/yQgIcSIh6SqCYD7dXySZfO/
February 9, 2018 - Savannah Morning News, "Think you know how your Georgia fees are being spent? You’re probably wrong" by Mary Landers. http://savannahnow.com/news/2018-02-09/think-you-know-how-your-georgia-fees-are-being-spent-you-re-probably-wrong
February 7, 2018 - "Old landfills to closed dry-cleaners: Hundreds of hazardous waste sites await cleanup in Georgia", by Richard Belcher. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/2-investigates/old-landfills-to-closed-dry-cleaners-hundreds-of-hazardous-waste-sites-await-cleanup-in-georgia/695943717
January 23, 2018 - "Lawmaker: State Shouldn't Bait and Switch Use of Fees" The Moultrie Observer and Dalton Citizen, by Jill Nolin. http://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/lawmaker-state-shouldn-t-bait-and-switch-use-of-fees/article_0e64ace8-00b3-11e8-91d9-6b595cfb6e67.html
2017
2017
December 6, 2017 - The Brunswick News, "Hercules responds to ‘Dirty Dozen’ report", by Wes Wolfe. http://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/hercules-responds-to-dirty-dozen-report/article_dc7a3f18-e79b-566b-a84c-8bbf010be410.html
December 5, 2017 - Columbus Ledger-Inquirer, "Substantive change or just semantics in state water regulations rewrite?", by
By Dusty Nix. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article188178484.html#storylink=cpyhttp://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article188178484.html
December, 2017 - Georgia Trend Magazine, "Trendsetters: Water Warriors", by Mary Ann DeMuth. http://www.georgiatrend.com/December-2017/Trendsetters-Water-Warriors/
November 27, 2017, - Rome News Tribune, "EPD needs the resources to do its job right" by Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/columns/epd-needs-the-resources-to-do-its-job-right/article_00cb8f8c-d22f-11e7-93f2-13b3ce38c877.html
November 27, 2017 - Saporta Report, "New national water policy could emerge in 2018; depends on SCOTUS, Trump", by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/new-national-water-policy-emerge-2018-depends-scotus-trump/
November 25, 2017 - Brunswick News, "Hercules cleanup could hinge on saltwater presence", by Wes Wolfe. http://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/hercules-cleanup-could-hinge-on-saltwater-presence/article_c432bac6-11d6-5edf-ba2e-c26dbeed6793.html
November 23, 2017 - Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Group blames low EPD funding for Georgia’s water pollution problems" by Maya T. Prabhu. http://www.myajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/group-blames-low-epd-funding-for-georgia-water-pollution-problems/sztkszUWx4zKppQ9RyyEqK/
November 22, 2017 - Connect Savannah, "The latest news—good and bad—affecting Georgia’s environment", by Jessica Leigh Lebos. https://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/a-landscape-of-hemispheric-importance-and-its-threats/Content?oid=6337972
November 21, 2017 - WALB, "Water Wars Issues Improving, But Still Pose Challenges", by Mike Fussell. http://www.walb.com/story/36900683/report-water-wars-issues-improving-but-still-pose-challenges
November 18, 2017 - The Brunswick News, "Dirty Dozen water issues demand our attention", http://thebrunswicknews.com/opinion/daily_editorial/dirty-dozen-water-issues-demand-our-attention/article_afc140dc-7cf5-5a7b-b8c5-ad075059df72.html
November 15, 2017 - The Brunswick News, "Coastal Georgia sites named to 'Dirty Dozen' report", by Tyler Jones. http://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coastal-georgia-sites-named-to-dirty-dozen-report/article_274183c0-74b3-5f3c-8369-d1762ff81f84.html
November 15, 2017 - Southeast Energy News, "Pipeline opponents flood FERC with requests for new hearings",by Brye Steeves. http://southeastenergynews.com/digests/pipeline-opponents-flood-ferc-with-requests-for-new-hearings/
November 14, 2017 - Rome News Tribune, "Coosa River Makes Dirty Dozen List - Twice", by Diane Wagner. http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-river-makes-dirty-dozen-list-twice/article_6ee27d6e-c9a1-11e7-b813-a7f0fa19f387.html
November 14, 2017 - Savannah Morning News, "'Dirty Dozen' list highlights Georgia's water pollution issues" by Mary Landers. http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/news/2017-11-14/dirty-dozen-list-highlights-georgia-s-water-pollution-issues
November 14, 2017 - WALB TV, "Georgia Water Coalition releases 'Dirty Dozen' report", by Re-Essa Buckels, Reporter. http://www.walb.com/story/36846041/georgia-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen-report
November 14, 2017 - WSAV TV, "Dirty Dozen Report cites Rayonier permit, Plant Vogtle and Elba Island", by JoAnn Merrigan. http://wsav.com/2017/11/14/dirty-dozen-report-cites-rayonier-permit-plant-vogtle-and-elba-island/
November 14, 2017 - Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Georgia Water Coalition report targets Trump EPA", by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/11/14/georgia-water-coalition-report-targets-trump.html
November 14, 2017 -Jacksonville Times, "Brunswick creeks among Georgia Water Coalition’s Dirty Dozen", by Terry Dickson. http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2017-11-14/brunswick-creeks-among-georgia-water-coalition-s-dirty-dozen
November 13, 2017 - "GPB Cleaning up Georgia's Coal Ash" http://gpbnews.org/post/cleaning-georgias-coal-ash-ponds (Features Leadership Team members)
November 12, 2017 - Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS) website: http://secassoutheast.org/newsroom
November 12, 2017 - The Albany Herald, "Georgia Water Coalition Issues Report on Ag Water Consumption", by Jon Gosa. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-water-coalition-issues-report-on-ag-water-consumption/article_ed0153ff-ae75-572f-acea-d7de6b3fe1c1.html
November 10, 2017 - UGA Extension, Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast, UGA Crop and Soil Sciences Department, "New Report on Georgia Water Resources", by Pam Knox. https://blog.extension.uga.edu/climate/2017/11/new-report-on-georgia-water-resources/
November 9, 2017 - Savannah Business Journal, "Georgia Water Coalition Releases Water and Agriculture in Georgia Report". https://savannahbusinessjournal.com/news-categories/agribusiness/7337-nov-9-georgia-water-coalition-releases-water-and-agriculture-in-georgia-report.html
November 9, 2017 - Brunswick News, "Further Changes Sought for Coal Ash Plan", by Wes Wolfe. (*Leadership Team Members quoted) http://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/further-changes-sought-for-coal-ash-plan/article_47194b61-c189-5540-8cb6-20fed25d8110.html
November 8, 2017 - Politico Florida, "Georgia Groups say state must curb farm water use to avoid future fights with Florida," by Bruce Ritchie. https://www.politicopro.com/states/florida/story/2017/11/08/georgia-groups-say-state-must-curb-farm-water-use-to-avoid-future-fights-with-florida-115564
September 28th, 2017 - Georgia CEO, "Leading Water Protection Coalition Announces Clean Water Heroes". http://romeceo.com/news/2017/09/leading-water-protection-coalition-announces-clean-water-heroes/
September 25, 2017 - Ledger-Inquirer, "Many Georgia Water Coalition ‘Clean 13’ efforts focused on Chattahoochee", by Dusty Nix. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article175332326.html
September 24, 2017 - Savannah Morning News, "Georgia Water Coalition honors green innovators who make a difference" by Mary Landers. http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-09-24/georgia-water-coalition-honors-green-innovators-who-make-difference
September 22, 2017 - The Daily Citizen, "Meadows says fracking regulation vital to protect drinking water" by Charles Oliver. http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/local_news/meadows-says-fracking-regulation-vital-to-protect-drinking-water/article_c75f4722-3c14-5146-86ee-f668909c4d45.html
September 9, 2017 - Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Clean 13' honored for protecting waterways", by Kristina Torres.
September 9, 2017 - Calhoun Times, "Rep. Meadows lands on inaugural Clean 13 Report for work in protecting Georgia’s waterways" http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/rep-meadows-lands-on-inaugural-clean-report-for-work-in/article_1ad2a6fa-94b2-11e7-b13e-83fa2e3f1e90.html
September 7, 2017- Rome News Tribune, "2 NW GA initiatives make state 'Clean 13' list." http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/nw-ga-initiatives-make-state-clean-list/article_99cfd74c-9391-11e7-aabc-e3b9eb9ffc74.html
September 6, 2017 - AccessWDUN, "Two area businesses garner Ga. Water Coalition 'Clean 13' award" by Marc Eggers. http://accesswdun.com/article/2017/9/578902/two-area-businesses-garner-ga-water-coalition-clean-13-award
September 6, 2017 - WGXA, "Macon Water Authority recognized for efforts to protect Ocmulgee River" by Katherine Shepherd. http://wgxa.tv/news/local/macon-water-authority-recognized-for-efforts-to-protect-ocmulgee-river
September 6, 2017 - The Gainesville Times, "Maker of Flat Creek litter trap named ‘clean water hero’ " by Nick Bowman. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/maker-flat-creek-litter-trap-named-clean-water-hero/
September 6, 2017 - The Daily Citizen, "Lawmaker honored as 'water hero'; fracking legislation to resurface in 2018" by Jill Nolin. http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/local_news/lawmaker-honored-as-water-hero-fracking-legislation-to-resurface-in/article_ad12d0a3-0cf2-549d-be44-1ec01e42097a.html
September 6, 2017 - The Albany Herald, "Clean 13 Report Recognizes ASU's Mark Masters", by Jon Gosa. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/clean-report-recognizes-asu-s-mark-masters/article_4dc40458-5949-565d-9c0b-f957a8ad2f45.html
September 6, 2017 - Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Clean 13 lauded by environmental and conservation groups in Georgia" by Kristina Torres. http://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/clean-lauded-environmental-and-conservation-groups-georgia/CqsdCQTfiPZ4eAmQjKerrL/
September 5, 2017 - The Telegraph, "Sewer pipe along Macon's Ocmulgee river catches eye of Georgia water watchdog" by Liz Fabian. http://www.macon.com/news/local/article171266862.html
August 11, 2017 - Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Dumping Grounds: Florida, Carolinas send coal ash to Georgia" by Lindsey Conway and Andrew Fisher. http://www.myajc.com/news/state--regional/dumping-grounds-florida-carolinas-send-coal-ash-georgia/QRbUFY9IJwYgDu534UA2RJ/
July 17, 2017 - Albany Herald, "Environmental Groups Want More Protection For Georgia Drinking Water" by Jon Gosa. http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/environmental-groups-want-more-protection-for-georgia-drinking-water/article_f5608952-398b-5a45-b8d4-1c2ce7e13f49.html
April 13, 2017 - Miltech, "Community calls for new permit at Plant Hammond that protects Floyd Countys public health, environment" by Melissa Williams. http://www.military-technologies.net/2017/04/13/community-calls-for-new-permit-at-plant-hammond-that-protects-floyd-countys-public-health-environment/
April 7, 2017 - Southeast Green - "Legislators protect water, property rights, but concerns remain about coal ash waste, other clean water protections" http://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/16896-legislators-protect-water-property-rights-but-concerns-remain-about-coal-ash-waste-other-clean-water-protections
April 5, 2017 - Savannah Morning News - "Wayne County Landfill Drops its Coal Ash Plans" by Mary Landers http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-04-05/wayne-county-landfill-drops-its-coal-ash-plans
April 5, 2017 - Saporta Report - "Georgia Legislature Takes A Pass On Coal Ash, Protects Land owners from Petro Pipelines" by David Pendered http://saportareport.com/georgia-legislature-takes-pass-coal-ash-protects-landowners-petro-pipelines/
March 28, 2017 - Savannah Morning News - "Editorial: Base shoreline rules on science, not politics" http://savannahnow.com/opinion/editorial/2017-03-28/editorial-base-shoreline-rules-science-not-politics
March 27, 2017 - Northside Neighbor - Georgia Water Coalition Seeks Nominations for Clean 13 Awards". http://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/northside_sandy_springs/georgia-water-coalition-seeks-nominations-for-clean-awards/article_fd61bae4-127e-11e7-8477-6730168d2a8f.html
March 24, 2017 - Savannah Morning News, "Shore Protection Act Tabled After it Stalls in Senate, " by Mary Landers. http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-03-26/shore-protection-act-tabled-after-it-stalls-senate
March 24, 2017 - The Newnan Times Herald, "Toxic Dumping Into Waterways Raises Concerns", by Kandice Bell. http://times-herald.com/news/2017/03/toxic-dumping-into-waterways-raises-concerns
March 20, 2017 - WALB News in Albany, "Georgia Water Coalition Seeking Nominations from Green Organizations ". http://www.walb.com/story/34958956/georgia-water-coalition-seeking-nominations-from-green-organizations
March 20, 2017 - Albany Herald, "Thumbs Up! Good News to Start the Week". http://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/thumbs-up-march/article_a805569d-3b05-504c-8ec2-4cb6d05c5919.html
March 16, 2017 - Albany Herald, "Georgia Water Coalition Accepting Clean 13 Nominations" http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-water-coalition-accepting-clean-nominations/article_854f2583-44d1-56b7-bd4b-9274796357b9.html
March 15, 2017 - Connect Savannah, "Keeping a Green Eye on the Coast", by Jessica Lebos. http://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/keeping-a-green-eye-on-the-coast/Content?oid=4240859
March 11, 2017 - Atlanta INtown, "Above the Waterline: Water Coalition Defends Environment at State Capitol", by Sally Bethea. http://atlantaintownpaper.com/2017/03/waterline-water-coalition-defends-environment-state-capitol/
March 11, 2017 - The Albany Herald, "Georgia River Network Lauds Passage of HR 281". http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-river-network-lauds-passage-of-hr/article_4c2c07a8-b76a-51f4-a37a-19fcb778da68.html
March 10, 2017 - The Newnan Times Herald, "Toxic Dumping Into Waterways Raises Concerns" by Kandice Bell. http://times-herald.com/news/2017/03/toxic-dumping-into-waterways-raises-concerns
March 6, 2017 - Atlanta Progressive News, "Georgia Legislature Fails to Act, Again, on Toxic Coal Ash." https://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2017/03/06/georgia-legislature-fails-to-act-again-on-toxic-coal-ash/
March 5, 2017 - Saporta Report, "Tighter Coal Ash Rules Stall in Legislature" https://saportareport.com/tigher-coal-ash-rules-stall-legislature-coal-ash-pond-near-smyrna-drained/
March 3, 2017 – Savannah Morning News, “Lawmakers avoid public notice on coal ash dumping” https://savannahnow.com/news/2017-03-02/lawmakers-avoid-public-notice-coal-ash-dumping#
March 1, 2017 - AJC " Georgia Activists Seek Honest Use of Funds" by Michelle Baruchman. http://www.myajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/tired-misappropriation-georgia-activists-seek-honest-use-funds/h18cerzVscUMq5DveU80eJ/
February 18, 2017 – Savannah Morning News, “Coastal residents lobby for green at Capitol” By Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2017-02-18/coastal-residents-lobby-green-issues-capitol
February 18, 2017 – Rome News Tribune, “Public Hearing Set for Plant Hammond Wastewater Discharge Permit” https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/public-hearing-set-on-wastewater-permit-set/article_0d05b948-f59f-11e6-964a-b3846649fd5d.html
February 15, 2017-WTOC.com,” Coastal River advocates return from trip to State house” Posted by: WTOC staff. https://www.wtoc.com/story/34516662/coastal-georgia-advocates-return-from-trip-to-state-house
February 13, 2017- Northwest Georgia News,” Conservation rally set for Wednesday” By: Diane Wagner. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/conservation-rally-set-for-wednesday/article_d1716e30-f1ad-11e6-984f-df10e1295785.html
February 10, 2017 - The Daily Citizen, “News Briefs, Tornado Relief effort, Capitol Conservation Day” By: Unlisted. HYPERLINK: https://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/local_news/news-briefs-tornado-relief-effort-capitol-conservation-day/article_298807c5-753b-55d4-ba47-1233b2e78d23.html
January 31, 2017-Ledger- Enquirer,” Rearranging the dirt, so to speak”, By: Dusty Nix. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article129839559.html
2016
2016
November 30, 2016 - Athens Banner-Herald, "Georgia should stop diverting hazardous waste cleanup funds, group says" by Lee Shearer. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2016-11-30/georgia-should-stop-diverting-hazardous-waste-cleanup-funds-group-says#
November 21, 2016 - Bloomberg BNA, "Regulate Fracking Before It Starts in Georgia, Group Says" by Chris Marr. https://www.bna.com/regulate-fracking-starts-n73014447500/
November 21, 2016 - Saporta Report, "Annual list of Georgia's 'Dirty Dozen' waters cites categorical threats, five victories" by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/annual-list-georgias-dirty-dozen-waters-cites-categorical-threats-five-victories/
November 21, 2016 - CleanEnergy Footprints, ""Dirty Dozen" 2016 presents yet another strike against coal-fired Plant Hammond" by Adam Reaves. https://blog.cleanenergy.org/2016/11/21/dirty-dozen-2016-presents-yet-another-strike-against-coal-fired-plant-hammond/
November 20,2016 - The Dalton Daily Citizen, "Advocates want limits on drilling in northwest Georgia" by Jill Nolin. https://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/local_news/advocates-want-limits-on-drilling-in-northwest-georgia/article_218b0b42-a8e4-55d1-9829-a7e73c0397db.html
November 18, 2016 - Cartersville Patch, "'Dirty Dozen' Report Criticizes NW Georgia Fracking" by Kristal Dixon. https://patch.com/georgia/cartersville/dirty-dozen-report-criticizes-nw-georgia-fracking
November 18, 2016 - The Valdosta Daily Times, "WWALS Watershed Coalition protests pipeline" by Derrek Vaughn. https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/wwals-watershed-coalition-hold-demonstration/article_f508df7c-6451-51b5-bc41-44800b48767b.html
November 18, 2016 - The News (GoldenIsles.news), "Public outcry over coal ash must continue." https://goldenisles.news/opinion/daily_editorial/public-outcry-over-coal-ash-must-continue/article_13fd61f6-860b-51d6-be7f-2faf2a0aedc1.html
November 17, 2016 - The Florida Times-Union (jacksonville.com), "Georgia River Network's 'Dirty Dozen' includes proposed Camden Spaceport, Broadhurst Landfill, offshore oil-gas exploration" by Terry Dickson. https://jacksonville.com/news/2016-11-17/georgia-river-network-s-dirty-dozen-includes-proposed-camden-spaceport-broadhurst
November 17, 2016 - Waterkeeper Alliance, ""Dirty Dozen" Calls Out Most Threatened Waters in Georgia" by Waterkeeper Alliance Guest Contributor. https://waterkeeper.org/dirty-dozen-calls-out-most-threatened-waters-in-georgia/
November 17, 2016 - Northwest Georgia News, "Dirty Dozen reflects concerns with coal ash, fracking." https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/dirty-dozen-reflects-concerns-with-coal-ash-fracking/article_798f6ce4-ac84-11e6-86cb-7fbd7ec4894c.html
November 17, 2016 - Georgia Health News, "Water Coalition lists 'Dirty Dozen' in Georgia." https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2016/11/water-coalition-lists-dirty-dozen-georgia/
November 17, 2016 - Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Georgia Water Coalition releases 'Dirty Dozen' list" by Amy Wenk. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/11/17/georgia-water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen-list.html?ana=RSS%26s%3Darticle_search&%3Butm_source=dlvr.it&%3Butm_medium=twitter
November 17, 2016 - Politico Florida, "Sabal Trail spill, protests across U.S. spur debate over natural gas pipeline in Florida" by Bruce Ritchie. https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2016/11/sabal-trail-spill-and-protests-across-the-nation-reignite-natural-gas-pipeline-debate-in-florida-107382
November 16, 2016 - WABE 90.1 (www.wabe.org), "Ga. Environmentalists Say Trump Won't Affect Water Agenda" by Molly Samuel. https://news.wabe.org/post/ga-environmentalists-say-trump-wont-affect-water-agenda
November 16, 2016 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Coalition links energy efforts to endangered Georgia waterways" by Dan Chapman. https://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional/coalition-links-energy-efforts-to-endangered-georg/ns84F/
November 16, 2016 - Savannah Morning News, "'Dirty Dozen' includes exploring for oil off Georgia coast" by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2016-11-16/dirty-dozen-includes-exploring-oil-georgia-coast
November 16, 2016 - Gainesville Times, "Environmental report criticizes possible nuclear power plant on Chattahoochee" by Jeff Gill. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/120311/
November 16, 2016 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Conservation groups release 'dirty dozen' Georgia waterways" by Dan Chapman. https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/conservation-groups-release-dirty-dozen-georgia-waterways/qZsYYcDlalUFVCObWl8CqN/
November 16, 2016 - WALB News 10, "Environmentalist raise awareness about Sabal Trail Pipeline" by Ashlyn Becton. https://www.walb.com/story/33728969/environmentalist-raise-awareness-about-sabal-trail-pipeline
October 22, 2016 - The Albany Herald, "Ash pond closure method safety called into question by environmental groups" by Job Gosa. https://www.albanyherald.com/
October 14, 2016 - Golden Isles News, "Georgia Power provides update on coal ash ponds excavation and closures" by Deborah Bayliss. https://goldenisles.news/news/
September 2, 2016 – Northwest GA News, “Silent spill: Jet fuel reached river, but accident went almost unnoticed” by Andy Miller. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/news/national/silent-spill-jet-fuel-reached-river-but-accident-went-almost/article_42bd3fd8-7139-11e6-9aff-878bc6252f89.html
August 26, 2016 – “Gil Rogers to head environmental law group” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/08/26/gil-rogers-to-head-environmental-law-groups.html
August 13, 2016 – The Brunswick News, “Group says plans for coal ash storage does not constitute clean-up” by Deborah Bayliss. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/group-says-plans-for-coal-ash-storage-does-not-constitute/article_5b74b0f6-ff2e-57fd-8290-923cbef4521c.html
July 26, 2016 – AJC, “Transport of tons of coal ash to Georgia landfills worries neighbors” by Dan Chapman. https://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/transport-of-tons-of-coal-ash-to-georgia-landfills/nr5Yd/
July 8, 2016—Savannah Morning News, “Test Wells shows arsenic at Plant McIntosh in Rincon,” July 8, 2016, by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/effingham-now-news/2016-07-08/test-well-shows-arsenic-plant-mcintosh-rincon
June 2016 – Georgia Trend, “Sustainable Georgia: Collecting Water,” by Ben Young. https://www.georgiatrend.com/June-2016/Sustainable-Georgia-Collecting-Water/
May 27, 2016 – Savannah Morning News, “Georgia’s new EPD director light on environmental experience,” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2016-05-27/georgias-new-epd-director-light-environmental-experience
May 9, 2016 – WALB, “Flint Riverkeeper among group demanding regulatory change,“ by: Mike Fussell. https://www.walb.com/story/31929917/flint-riverkeeper-among-group-demanding-regulatory-change
April 6, 2016 – Atlanta Progressive News, “For several Georgia Counties, An Invisible Flint-Level Water Crisis,”by staff. https://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2016/04/06/for-several-georgia-counties-an-invisible-flint-level-water-crisis/
March 28, 2016 – WABE 90.1 FM (NPR), “Ga. environmental bills had wins, losses in 2016 legislature,” by: Molly Samuel https://news.wabe.org/post/ga-environmental-bills-had-wins-losses-2016-legislature
March 23, 2016 - Connect Savannah, “Multiple victories for the environment: GA Senate pushes back the pipeline, feds drown offshore drilling proposal” by Jessica Leigh Lebos, https://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/multiple-victories-for-the-environment/Content?oid=3302494.
March 22, 2016 – AJC, “Georgia house defeats bill to grant easements for S. Georgia pipeline,” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-house-defeats-bill-to-grant-easements-for-/nqqdd/
March 21, 2016 – WABE 90.1FM (NPR), Closer Look, “Protecting Georgia’s Water; And More,” by: Mary Claire Kelly https://news.wabe.org/post/closer-look-protecting-georgias-water-and-more
March 18, 2016 – Fayette Citizen, “Concerned about Clean water,” by: staff. https://thecitizen.com/community/concerned-about-clean-water
March 10, 2016 – The Telegraph, “Preservationists critical of new road bill” by Maggie Lee. https://www.macon.com/news/politics-government/article65278642.html.
March 9, 2016 – Gainesville Times, “Bill would exempt DOT from environmental reviews” by Joshua Silavent. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/115607/
March 9, 2016 – Georgia Nonprofit Now, “Protecting Georgia’s water quality – both above-ground and below” by Guest Contributor. https://www.gcn.org/blog/Nonprofit-Voice/Nonprofit-Voice-Protecting-Georgia’s-water-quality-–-both-above-ground-and.
March 8, 2016 – WABE, “Ga. Road construction bill could threaten archaeological finds” by Molly Samuel. https://news.wabe.org/post/ga-road-construction-bill-could-threaten-archaeological-finds
February 26, 2016 – Atlanta Progressive News, “Two bills would protect Georgia’s bodies of water” by Gloria Tatum. https://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2016/02/26/two-bills-would-protect-georgias-bodies-of-water/
February 25, 2016 - First Coast News, “Federal agency to investigate Waycross cancer in March” by Kenneth Amaro. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/consumer/on-your-side/federal-agency-to-investigate-waycross-cancer-in-march/56330252
February 23, 2016 – Georgia Pol.com, “Protecting the Florida Aquifer – with Guest Editorial” by Lawton Sack. https://www.georgiapol.com/2016/02/23/protecting-the-florida-aquifer-with-guest-editorial/
February 22, 2016 - Dalton Citizen Wire, “Lawmakers want uniform waterway standards” by Jill Nolin. https://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/lawmakers-want-uniform-waterway-standards/article_a45d5adc-d915-11e5-9f75-f70d49fd1480.html
also found at:
https://myinforms.com/en/a/24922586-lawmakers-seek-uniform-waterway-standards/
February 22, 2106 - E Metro Times, “Georgia Water Coalition Celebrates Capitol Conservation Day with Visit to State Capitol” by e Metro Times. https://www.emetrotimes.com/georgia-wter-coalition-celebrates-capitol-conservation-day-with-visit-to-state-capitol/
February 18, 2016 - Athens Banner-Herald, “Conservation Day activists get unplanned bonus” by Walter C. Jones. https://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-02-18/conservation-day-activists-get-unplanned-bonus
February 17, 2016 – CBS46.com, “Jackson Lake popular destination for Atlanta trash, litter” by Dante Renzulli. https://www.cbs46.com/story/31247649/jackson-lake-popular-destination-for-atlanta-trash-litter
February 17, 2016 – Jacksonville.com, “Environmental advocates celebrate bills on Conservation Day at the state Capitol” by Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2016-02-17/story/environmental-advocates-celebrate-bills-conservation-day-state-capitol
also found at:
February 15, 2016 – Saporta Report, “Ga. Water Coalition urges legislators to protect Georgia’s water” by Chris Manganiello https://saportareport.com/ga-water-coalition-urges-legislators-to-protect-georgias-water/
also found at:
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/opinion/article61159072.html
January 31, 2016 – SavannahNow, “Editorial: Altamaha River – color it too polluted” by unknown. https://savannahnow.com/opinion/2016-01-31/editorial-altamaha-river-color-it-too-polluted
January 24, 2016 – Rome News-Tribune, “CRBI keeping an eye on natural gas activities in Armuchee” by Kristina Wilder. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/crbi-keeping-an-eye-on-natural-gas-activities-in-armuchee/article_64c0af2c-c269-11e5-8da6-bfe25cc32516.html
2015
2015
November 24, 2015 – First Coast News, “Waycross residents living in fear of a cancer cluster” by Ken Amaro. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/health/2015/11/24/it-is-terrifying-it-is-terrifying/76316652/
November 24, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Water Coalition meets in Richmond Hill” by ‘For Bryan County Now.’ https://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-11-24/water-coalition-meets-richmond-hill#
November 21, 2015 - Rome News-Tribune, “Groups call for closure of Plan Hammond; Georgia Power says it has no plans to shut it down” by Staff. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/groups-call-for-closure-of-plant-hammond-georgia-power-says/article_3652c60a-901b-11e5-8ad8-37e99427b8a1.html
November 20, 2015 – Media Matters for America, “State Newspapers Highlight Dangers of Green-Lighting Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic Ocean” by Kevin Kalhoefer. https://mediamatters.org/research/2015/11/20/state-newspapers-highlight-dangers-of-green-lig/207004
November 20, 2015 – CleanEnergy.org, “Don’t care about climate? 3 reasons to shut down this Georgia coal plant anyway” by Amelia Shenstone. https://blog.cleanenergy.org/2015/11/20/dont-care-about-climate-3-reasons-to-shut-down-this-georgia-coal-plant-anyway/
November 18, 2015 – Gainesville Times, “Business says its litter trap could clean up Chattahoochee in Helen” by Clark Leonard. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/m/section/6/article/113521/
November 18, 2015 – The Press Sentinel, “’Dirty Dozen’ Includes three local concerns” by Derby Waters. (no link to provide)
November 17, 2015 – Access WDUN, “Helen officials hear about litter trap for Chattahoochee River” by Rob Moore. https://accesswdun.com/article/2015/11/350459/helen-officials-hear-about-litter-trap-for-chattahoochee-river
November 12, 2015 - WABE Atlanta, “GA. EPD Director Pushes Back On River Quality Report” by Denis O'Hayer. https://news.wabe.org/post/ga-epd-director-pushes-back-river-quality-report
November 11, 2015 - Times-Georgian, “River advocates target Atlanta's Chattahoochee 'grab'” by Winston Jones. https://www.times-georgian.com/news/river-advocates-target-atlanta-s-chattahoochee-grab/article_2f8ef1e6-8822-11e5-a5d3-6337de7ec391.html
November 8, 2015 – The Newnan Times-Herald, “Threats to Chattahoochee listed among ‘Dirty Dozen’” by Sarah Fay Campbell. https://times-herald.com/news/2015/11/threats-to-chattahoochee-listed-among-dirty-dozen
November 6, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Dirty Dozen list features several coastal concerns” by Anna Hall. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/dirty-dozen-list-features-several-coastal-concerns/article_2344b14e-0320-573f-b332-b9b989298ed3.html
November 6, 2015 – Creative Loafing, “First Slice 11/6/15: Georgia Water Coalition names 12 worst threats to state’s waterways” by Meagan Mastriani. https://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2015/11/06/first-slice-11-6-15-georgia-water-coalition-names-12-worst-threats-to-states-waterways
also found at:
November 5, 2015 – WGAU, News Makers with Tim Bryant, radio interview with Chris Manganiello.
November 5, 2015 - Georgia Water Wire, “Georgia’s Dirty Dozen; Now a baker’s dozen” by Chris Managniello. https://gawaterwire.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/georgias-dirty-dozen-now-a-bakers-dozen/
also found at:
November 5, 2015 – The Valdosta Daily Times, “Sabal makes Georgia Water Coalition's Dirty Dozen” by Joe Adgie. https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/sabal-makes-georgia-water-coalition-s-dirty-dozen/article_2ce4528e-b8b7-579a-a1b5-f1251f859c8d.html
also found at:
https://www.ganewsfeed.com/valdosta/sabal-makes-georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen/
https://georgia.alltop.com/ (no longer listed on home page)
November 5, 2015 - First Coast News, “Waycross and Brunswick rank among most contaminated sites” by Ken Amaro. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/health/2015/11/04/they-need-to-clean-up-the-sites/75177674/
November 5, 2015 – 90.1 WABE, “Chattahoochee, Coosa River’s Water Quality at Risk in GA” by Tasnim Shamma. https://news.wabe.org/post/chattahoochee-coosa-rivers-water-quality-risk-ga
November 5, 2015 – WSAV-TV, “Dirty Dozen Report, Deal Gets Praise for Objecting to Palmetto Pipeline,” JoAnn Merrigan, https://wsav.com/2015/11/05/dirty-dozen-report-deal-gets-praise-for-objecting-to-palmetto-pipeline/
November 4, 2015 - Covington News, “Bear Creek makes Dirty Dozen list” by Sandra Brands. https://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/200113/
also found at:
https://us.geosnews.com/p/us/ga/newton-county/covington/bear-creek-makes-dirty-dozen-list_1784221
https://bearcreek.lakesonline.com/
https://www.newsjs.com/
November 4, 2015 - Rockdale Citizen, “Bear Creek on Georgia Water Coalition's 'Dirty Dozen'” by Alice Queen. https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/nov/04/bear-creek-on-georgia-water-coalition8217s/
also found at:
https://myinforms.com/en/a/18799383-d12-dirty-dozen-video/
https://www.journauxmondiaux.com/Journaux/Rockdale_Citizen__The__Conyers.asp?IDRSS=1037
November 4, 2015 - Savannah Now, “'Dirty Dozen' environmental threats include trio of coastal Georgia issues” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2015-11-04/dirty-dozen-includes-trio-coastal-issues
also found at:
https://gadiversityrss.blogspot.com/2015/11/dirty-dozen-environmental-threats.html
https://www.loganmartin.info/News/
https://www.facebook.com/savannahriverkeeper/
https://whistlerstation.com/tag/dirty-dozen-includes-trio-of-coastal-issues
https://twitter.com/marylanderssmn
https://www.scoopnest.com/user/SavannahNow/662284707980181504
https://www.blufftontoday.com/aggregator
https://us.mooskite.com/department-of-fisheries-new-brunswick
November 4, 2015 - AccessWDUN, “Two N. Ga. Waterways on watchdog group's annual 'Dirty Dozen' list” by BJ Williams. https://accesswdun.com/article/2015/11/347385/two-n-ga-waterways-on-watchdog-groups-annual-dirty-dozen-list
also found at:
https://www.facebook.com/accessnorthga/?sk=app_294627540601598
November 4, 2015 - Gainesville Times, “Helen tourists' trash lands Chattahoochee on 'Dirty Dozen' list” by Jeff Gill. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/113221/”
also found at:
https://elatrad.wordpress.com/tag/helen-tourists-trash-lands-chattahoochee-on-dirty-dozen-list/
https://www.chattwhitewater.com/
https://www.lakeolivernews.com/
https://www.topix.com/wire/city/helen-ga
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November 4, 2015 - Rome News-Tribune, “Coosa River near Plant Hammond named NO.8 on Georgia Water Coalition's 'Dirty Dozen' for 2015” by D Walker. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-river-near-plant-hammond-named-no-on-georgia-water/article_7e625650-8304-11e5-ac95-e3057be1ad4c.html
also found at:
https://www.wopular.com/%E2%80%9Cdirty-dozen%E2%80%9D-pollution-sites-named-georgia-water-coalition
https://www.placekeeper.com/Alabama/Nixburg-156795.html
https://dota4.net/tag/what-is-a-palmetto-plant
November 4, 2015 – Saporta Report, “Ga. Water Coalition's annual 'Dirty Dozen' commends state for opposition to Palmetto Pipeline” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/ga-water-coalitions-annual-dirty-dozen-commends-state-for-opposition-to-palmetto-pipeline/
also found at:
https://www.facebook.com/pushbackthepipeline/
https://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/
https://www.newsjs.com/my/georgia-offense-ready-for-tough-test-against-florida-defense/
November 4, 2015 - WSAV, “Georgia Water Coalition names 2015 "Dirty Dozen"” by WSAV staff. https://wsav.com/2015/11/04/georgia-water-coalition-names-2015-dirty-dozen/
also found at:
https://50wire.com/georgia-water-coalition-names-2015-dirty-dozen-id-15422615025
https://www.onehundredmiles.org/about-us/newsroom/
https://www.facebook.com/ttalks/
https://www.lakeweiss.info/News/
https://www.ncsea.myindustrytracker.com/
https://twitter.com/rivernow53
https://whistlerstation.com/tag/dirty-dozen-includes-trio-of-coastal-issues
November 4, 2015 - Albany Herald. “Proposed Sabal Trail pipeline makes water coalition Dirty Dozen” by Brad McEwen. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/nov/04/proposed-sabal-trail-pipeline-makes-water/
also found at:
https://www.wwals.net/2015/11/04/sabal-sinkhole-trail-back-on-gwc-dirty-dozen/
https://50wire.com/proposed-sabal-trail-pipeline-makes-water-coalition-dirty-dozen-id-15422636990
https://www.getgasfl.com/press/media/tabid/681/Default.aspx
https://schema-root.org/commerce/services/transportation/pipelines/
November 4, 2015 - WALB, “GA Water Coalition names it's 'Dirty Dozen'” by Staff? https://www.walb.com/story/30435558/ga-water-coalition-names-its-dirty-dozen
November 4, 2015 - AJC.Com, “Group: Hey Chattahoochee tubers. You're messing up our river” by Willoughby Mariano. https://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2015/11/04/group-hey-chattahoochee-tubers-youre-messing-up-our-river/
also found at:
https://investigations.blog.ajc.com/
https://www.myajc.com/s/zzzz/investigations/
https://twitter.com/lilliangovus
https://af.wordpress.com/tag/environment/
https://atlanta.metrobugle.com/tag/environment/
November 4, 2015 – AJC.com, “Group identifies troubled water in Georgia,” by Kristina Torres. https://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/group-identifies-troubled-waters-in-georgia/npGLR/
November 4, 2015 - AJC.Com, “"Dirty Dozen" pollution sites named by Georgia Water Coalition” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/dirty-dozen-pollution-sites-named-by-georgia-water/npF9Y/
also found at:
https://www.wopular.com/%E2%80%9Cdirty-dozen%E2%80%9D-pollution-sites-named-georgia-water-coalition
https://twitter.com/GaGOP10/status/661973712837591040
https://twitter.com/gasierraclub
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https://www.wwals.net/about/news/
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https://it-it.facebook.com/gagop10/
https://nuzzel.com/story/11052015/ajc/dirty_dozen_pollution_sites_named_by_georgia_water_coalition (shared by 11 people)
November 4, 2015 – Coosa Valley News, “Georgia Water Coalition names ‘Dirty Dozen,’ Rome River on List,” by Tony Potts, https://coosavalleynews.com/2015/11/1-georgia-water-coalition-names-dirty-dozen-rome-company-on-list/
November 4, 2015 - Lake Lanier, “Georgia Water Coalition's 2015 Dirty Dozen Pollution issues” by Robert Sutherland. https://lakelanier.com/2015/11/georgia-water-coalitions-2015-dirty-dozen-pollution-issues/
November 4, 2015 - Lake Allatoona, “2015 Dirty Dozen Report Released by Georgia Water Coalition” by Robert Sutherland. https://lakeallatoona.com/201504/2015-dirty-dozen-report-released-by-georgia-water-coalition/
November 4, 2015 – WTOC, “GA Water Coalition names its ‘Dirty Dozen,’” https://www.wtoc.com/story/30435558/ga-water-coalition-names-its-dirty-dozen
September 8, 2015 - The Brunswick News, "Restoring habitat of the Northern Satilla River" by Donna Stillinger. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/life/restoring-habitat-in-the-northern-satilla-river-marshes/article_aafb73ed-0bb9-5f00-98e3-7ac5ebcaa844.html\
September 8, 2015 - The Brunswick News, "Aquifer test fails to meet hopes" by Gordon Jackson. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/aquifer-test-fails-to-meet-hopes/article_11649d17-279c-53f7-b24b-b97fed48cd25.html
September 8, 2015 - The Brunswick News, "State can't gamble on water" by Staff. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/opinion/editorial_columns/state-can-t-gamble-on-water/article_95e3f582-54e4-5776-812f-650f7827b4e4.html
July-September 2015 – GA AAS Newsletter, “Paddle Georgia 2015: The Ogeechee River” by Staff. https://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a689da5b10833f693bc1b1574&id=e581dc508d&e=b2088bb660
July 31, 2105 – SavannahNow.com, Letter to the Editor Thursday – “We need to protect our natural resources” by: Emily Markesteyn https://savannahnow.com/opinion/2015-07-30/letters-editor-thursday
July 10, 2015 - Online Athens, "Georgia aquifer test comes up dry" by Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-07-10/georgia-aquifer-test-comes-dry
July 9, 2015 - Savannah Morning News, "Georgia aquifer test comes up dry" by Walter Jones. https://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-09/state-underwater-aquifer-test-comes-dry
July 8, 2015 - The Brunswick News, "Money allocated for study on closing Noyes Cut" by Michael Hall. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/money-allocated-for-study-on-closing-noyes-cut/article_3acb95e3-26c0-5c57-9b1e-bded9f85e0f3.html
July 6, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Floridan aquifer concerns could affect Coastal Georgia” by Gordon Jackson. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/floridan-aquifer-concerns-could-affect-coastal-georgia/article_64660125-0481-54b3-91f4-65624cfe84ca.html
July 5, 2015 – Gainesville Times, “Georgia joins 8 other states suing for feds over new water regulations” by Staff. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110725/
July 1, 2015 – News 95.5, “Georgia seta water use limits for next drought” by Marcy Williams. https://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/state-regional/georgia-sets-water-use-limits-next-drought/nmpy4/
June 30, 2015 – Savannah Morning News, “Rules over lawn watering, car washing during next drought are approved” by Walter Jones. https://savannahnow.com/news/2015-06-30/rules-over-lawn-watering-car-washing-during-next-drought-are-approved
also found at:
https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2015-06-30/georgia-gets-new-outdoor-water-use-rules
June 17, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Lack of freshwater buffer could impact coastal wetlands” by Michael Hall. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/lack-of-freshwater-buffer-could-impact-coastal-wetlands/article_1f0f8b03-d127-56e3-9c9b-e78fc742f78d.html
June 15, 2015 – Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Georgia Supreme Court: Buffer rule doesn’t apply to marshes” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2015/06/georgia-supreme-court-buffer-rule-doesnt-apply-to.html
June 4, 2015 – GainesvilleTimes.com, “Politics shift rules: Competing interests sometimes spar over water regulations” by Joshua Silavent. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/110127/
also found at:
May 27, 2015 – GainesvilleTimes, “New Federal Water Rule Addresses Health of Streams, Other Wetlands” by Jeff Gill. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/109987/
May 17, 2015 – AJC, “An environmental tug-of-war along Georgia’s Coosa River” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/an-environmental-tug-of-war-along-georgias-coosa-r/nmHQd/
also found at:
May 16, 2015 – Canton-Sixes Patch, “Group Names Scot Turner ‘Clean Water Champion’” by Kristal Dixon. https://patch.com/georgia/canton-ga/group-names-scot-turner-clean-water-champion/
May 15, 2015 – TheBrunswickNews, “Coastal legislators recognized by Georgia Water Coalition” by ? https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coastal-legislators-recognized-by-georgia-water-coalition/article_d9478e0f-e1ed-5d38-a2eb-c1d3c4f46a17.html
April 30, 2015 – NorthWestGeorgiaNews.com, “Guest Column: Environmental wins, losses show need for citizen activists” by Joe Cook. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/opinion/columns/guest-column-environmental-wins-losses-show-need-for-citizen-activists/article_9940a41e-eef2-11e4-a433-7b6b5a516076.html
April 15, 2015 – Environmental Leader, “Georgia’s LEED Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature” by Staff. https://www.environmentalleader.com/2015/04/15/georgias-leed-ban-awaits-governors-signature/#ixzz3XsaXCumf
April 6, 2015 – WABE.org, “How Georgia’s Environment Fared Under the Gold Dome” by Molly Samuel. https://wabe.org/post/how-georgias-environment-fared-under-gold-dome
April 3, 2015 – JDSupra Business Advisor, “Georgia Governor Expected to Sign Overhaul to Soil and Water Commission (HB 397)” by Scott Hitch & Michelli Rivers. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/georgia-governor-expected-to-sign-overha-57839/
also found at:
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=397754f7-6819-4dbe-87b5-75181ba11dc8
March 29, 2015 – Saporta Report, “Georgia Legislature provides a few wins for environmentalists: Solor energy, plastic bags” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/georgia-legislature-provides-a-few-wins-for-environmentalists-solar-energy-plastic-bags/
March 29, 2015 – OnlineAthens, “Georgia House defeats bill preventing plastic bag bans” by Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-03-27/georgia-house-defeats-bill-preventing-plastic-bag-bans
March 28, 2015 – Oconee County Observations, “Oconee County’s Quick and Williams Cast Opposing Votes on Plastic Bag Bill” by Lee Becker. https://oconeecountyobservations.blogspot.com/2015/03/oconee-countys-quick-and-williams-cast.html
March 28, 2015 – WTVM, “GA House rejects plastic bag ban bill” by WTOC Staff. https://www.wtvm.com/story/28637781/ga-house-rejects-plastic-bag-ban-bill
March 27, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Georgia House Approves 25 foot buffer along marshes” by Walter Jones. https://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2015-03-27/georgia-house-approves-25-foot-buffer-along-marshes
March 27, 2015 – AJC, “Marsh buffer bill sent to governor” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/marsh-buffer-bill-sent-to-governor/nkgrH/
March 27, 2015 – AJC, “Georgia House votes down bill to bar local bans on plastic bags” by Jeremy Redmon. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-house-narrowly-votes-down-bill-to-bar-loca/nkghL/
March 27, 2015 – Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Georgia House favors turtles, local control” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2015/03/georgia-house-favors-turtles-local-control.html
March 27, 2015 – SavannahNow, “Plastic bag bill dies in House” by Walter Jones. https://savannahnow.com/news/2015-03-27/plastic-bag-bill-dies-house
March 27, 2015 – Jacksonville.com, “Georgia House rejects bill forbidding cities from banning plastic bags” by Walter Jones & Terry Dickson. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-03-27/story/georgia-house-rejects-bill-forbidding-cities-banning-plastic-bags
March 27, 2015 – WJBF, “Georgia House Rejects Plastic Bag Ban” by Associated Press. https://www.wjbf.com/story/28635947/georgia-house-rejects-plastic-bag-ban
March 27, 2015 – The Telegraph, “Georgia House defeats bill preventing plastic bag bans” by Associated Press. https://www.macon.com/2015/03/27/3664230_georgia-house-defeats-bill-preventing.html?rh=1
March 27, 2015 – GPB, “Plastic Bag Ban Defeated in House, Solar Panels Bill Headed to Deal” by Associated Press. https://www.gpb.org/news/2015/03/27/plastic-bag-ban-defeated-house-solar-panels-bill-headed-deal
March 26, 2015 - AJC, “Senate passes bill affecting state agency that just fired director” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-passes-bill-affecting-state-agency-that-jus/nkf3g/
March 26, 2015 – Jacksonville.com, “Governor gets more control of board members under reorganization of Soil and Water Conservation Commission” by Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-03-26/story/governor-gets-more-control-board-members-under-reorganization-soil-and
March 26, 2015 – Jacksonville.com, “Georgia House approves 25-foot buffer along marshes” by Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-03-26/story/georgia-house-approves-25-foot-buffer-along-marshes
March 26, 2015 – AJC, “House passes strengthened marsh buffer bill” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/house-passes-strenthened-marsh-buffer-bill/nkf2n/
March 26, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Former EPD Chief: Fix marsh-buffer bill” by Carol Couch. https://savannahnow.com/column/2015-03-26/carol-couch-former-epd-chief-fix-marsh-buffer-bill
March 26, 2015 – AJC, “Coastal development buffer bill divides Georgia environmental groups” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. https://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/coastal-development-buffer-bill-divides-georgia-en/nkc7C/
March 25, 2015 – OnlineAthens.com, “Georgia EPD produces drought rules to mixed reaction” by Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-03-25/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-mixed-reaction
also found at:
https://www.topix.com/forum/state/ga-gov/TO7UK8VRIHP8UIPSN
https://www.southcarolinasc.com/2015/03/georgia-epd-produces-drought-rules-to-mixed-reaction/
March 22, 2015 – AJC, “Few penalties lax oversight for chicken plants that pollute” by Shannon McCaffrey. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/few-penalties-lax-oversight-for-chicken-plants-tha/nkbWc/
March 22, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Coastal lawmaker tries to salvage marsh protections” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2015-03-21/coastal-lawmaker-tries-salvage-marsh-protections
March 18, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Tom Barton: Dead marsh walking” by Tom Barton. https://savannahnow.com/column/2015-03-18/tom-barton-dead-marsh-walking
March 15, 2015 – Saporta Report, “Georgia’s marshes are at risk if state bill requiring 25-foot buffer isn’t passed” by Robert Ramsay. https://saportareport.com/georgias-marshes-are-at-risk-if-state-bill-requiring-25-foot-buffer-isnt-passed/
March 13, 2015 – AJC, “GA Senate approves bill to protect the Floridan aquifer” by Janel Davis. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ga-senate-approves-bill-to-protect-the-floridan-aq/nkWcS/
March 13, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Marsh protection bill hijacked in Atlanta” by Megan Derosiers. https://savannahnow.com/column/2015-03-13/megan-derosiers-marsh-protection-bill-hijacked-atlanta
March 11, 2015 – TheDewAbides.com, “Stop Georgia House Bill 444” by Staff. https://thedewabides.com/stop-georgia-house-bill-444/
March 9, 2015 – TheBrunswickNews.com, “Marshes must be protected” by James Holland? (not sure about the author). https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/opinion/daily_editorial/marshes-must-be-protected/article_59221c58-651e-50cd-bbd9-92e3b672bddc.html
March 4, 2015 – theBrunswickNews.com, “Local advocates voice concern on possible legislation to remove communities voice on banning plastics” by Anna Hall. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/local-advocates-voice-concern-on-possible-legislation-to-remove-communities/article_1ab68aa2-2bd1-538e-b22c-5725473d33bc.html
March 3, 2015 – The Washington Post, “A plastic bag lobby exists, and it’s surprisingly tough” by Jeff Guo. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2015/03/03/a-plastic-bag-lobby-exists-and-its-surprisingly-tough/
March 3, 2015 – Georgia Report, “House committee moves Senate bill to prohibit plastic bag bans” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2015/03/03/house-committee-moves-senate-bill-to-prohibit-plastic-bag-bans/
March 2, 2015 – 90.1 WABE (Atlanta’s NPR Station), “Georgia River Protections May Change” by Molly Samuel. https://wabe.org/post/georgia-river-protections-may-change
February 28, 2015 – SoutheastGreen.com, “Georgia Water Coalition Announces 2015 Legislative Priorities; Releases 2015 Recommendations” by Staff. https://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/12955-georgia-water-coalition-announces-2015-legislative-priorities-releases-2015-recommendations
February 26, 2015 – AJC, “Georgia Senate votes to prohibit cities from banning plastic bags” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-senate-votes-to-prohibit-cities-from-banni/nkKHq/
February 24, 2015 – Florida Times Union, “Key Senate committee approves bill establishing 25-foot buffer along Georgia marshes.” By Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-02-24/story/key-senate-committee-approves-bill-establishing-25-foot-buffer-along
also found at:
https://article.wn.com/view/2015/02/24/Key_Senate_committee_approves_bill_establishing_25foot_buffe/
https://www.news-spider.com/cities/FL/Jacksonville
February 23, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Marsh buffer bill takes shape” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2015-02-23/marsh-buffer-bill-takes-shape
February 18, 2015 – FL Times Union, “Conservationists rally against pumping treated surface water into Floridan aquifer, for coastal marsh buffers” by Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2015-02-18/story/conservationists-rally-against-pumping-treated-surface-water-floridan
also found at:
https://article.wn.com/view/2015/02/18/Conservationists_rally_against_pumping_treated_surface_water/
https://www.btconline.net/files/news2.php
https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Current+Affairs/Energy/Water
https://staugustine.com/aggregator/sources/6
February 18, 2015 – SoutheastGreen.com, “Georgia Water Coalition Capitol Conservation Day Highlights
Well Water and Buffer Protection” by Staff. https://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/12920-georgia-water-coalition-capitol-conservation-day-highlights-well-water-and-buffer-protection
SierraClub.org
February 17, 2015 – Savannah Business Journal, “Georgia Water Coalition hosts Capitol Conservation Day” by Chuck Mobley. https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/index.php/news-categories/politics-local-govts/4609-feb-17-%E2%80%93-georgia-water-coalition-hosts-capitol-conservation-day.html
February 17, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “Bill introduced that could re-establish marsh buffers” by Michael Hall. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/bill-introduced-that-could-re-establish-marsh-buffers/article_074ab681-0541-5435-9f0e-73f7d5e23818.html
February 17, 2015 – Jacksonville.com “Camden County Commission adopts resolution endorsing moratorium on aquifer storage” by Jared Keever. https://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2015-02-17/story/camden-county-commission-adopts-resolution-endorsing-moratorium
February 13, 2015 – Atlanta Progressive News, “Georgia would disband soil and water conservation agency, per Gov. Deal’s budget” by Staff. https://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2015/02/13/georgia-would-disband-soil-and-water-conservation-agency-per-gov-deals-budget/
January 29, 2015 – TheBrunswickNews.com, “Bill introduced again to stop aquifer storage” by Michael Hall. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/bill-introduced-again-to-stop-aquifer-storage/article_9e7a17a0-4b19-5f76-96d6-07369e02abcf.html
January 23, 2015 – Creative Loafing, “Soil conservation agency on state chopping block under Deals budget” by Maggie Lee. https://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2015/01/23/soil-conservation-agency-on-state-chopping-block-under-deals-budget
January 16, 2015 – NorthWestGeorgiaNews.com, “Environmental groups want changes at Plant Hammond sooner rather than later” by Jeremy Stewart. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/environmental-groups-want-changes-at-plant-hammond-sooner-rather-than/article_b9b61e80-9cf0-11e4-9bd4-bb0634ea7439.html
January 15, 2015 – Jacksonville.com, “Coastal legislators agree to require 25-foot buffers along saltwater marshes in Georgia” by Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2015-01-15/story/coastal-legislators-agree-require-25-foot-buffers-along-saltwater
January 12, 2015 – mdjonline.com, “Georgia Voices: More GOP skepticism, less Obama activism needed on economy” by Staff. https://mdjonline.com/printer_friendly/26354245
January 7, 2015 – SavannahNow.com, “Editorial: Fix Georgia’s marsh buffer rule” by ?. https://savannahnow.com/opinion/2015-01-07/editorial-fix-georgias-marsh-buffer-rule
January 6, 2015 – The Brunswick News, “State delegation wants to protect aquifer” by Mary Starr. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/state-delegation-wants-to-protect-aquifer/article_c88e8224-9a76-5b72-adac-1269d7e40664.html
January 4, 2015 – SaveJeckyllIsland.org, “Legislative fix proposed for marsh buffers” by Mary Landers. https://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/12920-georgia-water-coalition-capitol-conservation-day-highlights-well-water-and-buffer-protection
2014
2014
December 2014 – Big Blend Magazines, “2014’s Worst Offenses Against Georgia’s Water” by Daniel Parshley. https://en.calameo.com/read/0039965669d031d9709f7?page=35
December 14, 2014 – Saporta Report, “Gov. Deal creates water czar for water supply, litigation” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2014/12/gov-deal-creates-water-czar-for-water-supply-litigation/
November 27, 2014 - December 2014 Edition, Volume 36, No. 11 – Florida Specifier, “Georgia Water Coalition releases latest environmental issues list” by Prakash Gandhi https://www.enviro-net.com/file/fs201412
November 26, 2014 – WCTV, “New Sabal Trail Project has many South Georgia residents worried about eminent domain” by Winnie Wright. https://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/One-Year-After-Sabal-Trail-Announces-Pipeline-Plans-Activists-Begin-Monthly-Protests-279974602.html
WWALS.net - https://www.wwals.net/2014/11/27/sabal-trail-gwc-dirty-dozen-contamination-sinkholes-aquifer-wctv/
November 24, 2014 – WaterOnline.com, “Environmental Group Names ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Water Offenses” by Sara Jerome. https://www.wateronline.com/doc/environmental-group-names-dirty-dozen-list-of-water-offenses-0001
November 16, 2014 – BlogTalkRadio, “Environment, Birds, Cooking, Natural Health & Travel” by Daniel Parshley. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blend-radio/2014/11/16/environment-birds-cooking-natural-health-travel
November 15, 2014 – LaGrangeNews.com, “Report cites pollution for river’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ status” by Asia Ashley. https://www.lagrangenews.com/news/home_top-news/50677538/Report-cites-pollution-for-rivers-Dirty-Dozen-status
Reposted here: https://www.veooz.com/topic/dirty_dozen.html
November 9, 2014 – examiner.com, “Georgia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ filthiest waterways put communities at risk,” by Tina Ranieri. https://www.examiner.com/article/georgia-s-dirty-dozen-filthiest-waterways-put-communities-at-risk
November 1, 2014 – Gainesville Times, “ Your Views: Water group’s concerns are only about wise policies, not politics” by Sally Bethea (letter to editor) https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/225/article/105653/
October 29, 2014 – Press-Sentinel, “Dirty Dozen includes two Wayne creeks” by Staff. (no webpage)
October 28, 2014 – The Press Sentinel, “New Dirty Dozen list should concern us all” by Staff? (requires login to view online)
October 27, 2014 – Brunswick News, “Legislators need to ask for evaluation of rivers” by Editorial Board
October 27, 2014 – The Douglas Enterprise, “Georgia Water Coalition Names 2014 ‘Dirty Dozen’” by Staff. https://www.douglasenterprise.net/articles/2014/10/27/top_stories/doc544e8316ab9d3312138065.txt
October 26, 2014 – The Daily Tribune News, “Georgia Water Coalition releases Dirty Dozen list” by Jason Lowrey. https://www.daily-tribune.com/view/full_story/26006735/article-Georgia-Water-Coalition-releases-Dirty-Dozen-list?instance=homesecondleft
October 23, 2014 – Albany Herald, “Flint Riverkeeper encouraging public to make their voice heard to protect Flint river,” Jennifer Parks, https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2014/oct/23/flint-riverkeeper-encouraging-public-to-make/
October 23, 2014 – Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Georgia Water Coalition names 2014 ‘Dirty Dozen’ offenses to state’s water” by Carla Caldwell. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2014/10/georgia-water-coalition-names-2014-dirty-dozen.html
also linked to from: Tech Investor News - https://www.techinvestornews.com/Green/Green-Energy/georgia-water-coalition-names-2014-dirty-dozen-offenses-to-states-water
WN.com (World News) - https://article.wn.com/view/2014/10/23/Georgia_Water_Coalition_names_2014_Dirty_Dozen_offenses_to_s/
Laserlenz - https://laserlenz.com/2014/10/23/georgia-water-coalition-names-2014-dirty-dozen-offenses-to-states-water/
October 23, 2014 – Rome News Tribune, “Coosa River back on Georgia Water Coalition’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ list” by Jeremy Stewart. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/coosa-river-back-on-georgia-water-coalition-s-dirty-dozen/article_68863b3c-5a77-11e4-ab34-0017a43b2370.html
October 23, 2014 – The Valdosta Daily Times, “Coalition: Sabal one of Dirty Dozen” by Joe Adgie. https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/coalition-sabal-one-of-dirty-dozen/article_ade70ef4-5a6d-11e4-a571-ef05bf3d5f07.html
October 23, 2014 – Florida Environments, “Seafood Industry Raises Concerns About Florida Inaction as Georgia Groups Knock Water Polices There,” by Bruce Ritchie, https://floridaenvironments.com/water/seafood-industry-raises-concerns-florida-inaction-georgia-groups-knock-states-water-policies/
October 23, 2014 – Brunswick News, “Coast makes splash on dirty water list,” by Michael Hall, https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/coast-makes-splash-on-dirty-water-list/article_78b195d5-6d64-541b-aad9-d03b63089690.html
October 23, 2014 – FOX31/WFXL, “The Dirty Dozen presents 2014 flint River threats,” by Kerri Copello, https://www.wfxl.com/news/story.aspx?id=1113854#.VEqSz_nF_kA
October 23, 2014 – Saporta Report, “Report: Stormwater runoff from industrial sites endangers Chattahoochee River basin,” by David Pendered, https://saportareport.com/blog/2014/10/report-stormwater-runoff-from-industrial-sites-endanger-chattahoochee-river/
October 23, 2014 – CBS46/WGCL-TV and WTVM 9, “Georgia Water Coalition names Chattahoochee River to ‘Dirty Dozen’ list,” by Tanita Gaither, https://www.wtvm.com/story/26876861/georgia-water-coalition-names-chattahoochee-river-to-dirty-dozen-list
Linked from World EIN News, https://world.einnews.com/article__detail/230795369?lcode=ZNMPIpmpqFzErZyO6UKQOED4l5jl5oB3nIxRHl6PXYk%3D
Linked from Chattahoochee River Whitewater News, https://www.chattahoocheeriverwhitewater.com/News/
Linked from Lake Eufaula News, https://www.lakeeufaula.info/News/
Linked from Lake Oliver News, https://oliver.uslakes.info/News/
Linked from Goat Rock News, https://goatrock.lakesonline.com/News/
October 23, 2014 – Coosa Valley News, “Coosa River Again Named on ‘Dirty Dozen’ List,” October 23, 2014, https://coosavalleynews.com/np109026.htm
October 23, 2014 – WYAY NewsRadio 106.7, Interview with Glenn Dowling.
October 23, 2014 – WGAU AM, Newsmakers with Tim Bryant, Dirty Dozen radio interview with Chris Manganiello and Glenn Dowling (1:40 to 8:00 mark), https://wgauam.media.streamtheworld.com/audio/newsmakers_with_tim_102761531.mp3
October 22, 2014 - Savannah Business Journal, “Georgia’s leading water coalition named its “Dirty Dozen” for 2014 today, highlighting 12 of the worst offenses to Georgia’s waters” by Philip Schweier. https://savannahbusinessjournal.com/index.php/news-categories/non-profit-organizations/4335-oct-22-georgia-water-coalition-names-2014-%E2%80%9Cdirty-dozen%E2%80%9D-of-the-worst-offenses-to-georgia%E2%80%99s-water.html
October 22, 2014 – WSAV TV, “Savannah River Among Dirty Dozen, Group Blasts Governor Deal's Policies” by JoAnn Merrigan https://www.wsav.com/story/26863950/savannah-river-among-dirty-dozen-group-blasts-governor-deals-policies
October 22, 2014 – AJC, “Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ list takes aim at Georgia” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/annual-dirty-dozen-list-takes-aim-at-georgia-pollu/nhprd/
also titled “Environmental group names Georgia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ threats to water” https://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/environmental-group-names-georgias-dirty-dozen-thr/nhp5q/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_politics_sfp
Reposted/linked by veooz.com - https://www.veooz.com/news/IHdOir0.html
October 22, 2014 - WALB News 10, “GA Water Coalition names “Dirty Dozen” river woes” by David Miller. https://www.walb.com/story/26857785/ga-water-coalition-names-2014-dirty-dozen-river-woes
WCSC 5, https://www.live5news.com/story/26857785/ga-water-coalition-names-2014-dirty-dozen-river-woes
also linked to by WTOC News 11 - https://www.wtoc.com/story/26857785/ga-water-coalition-names-2014-dirty-dozen-river-woes
October 22, 2014 – Gainesville Times, “Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ report calls out governor’s water supply program” by Jeff Gill. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/105424/
October 22, 2014 – LakeLanier.com, “Georgia Water Coalition Releases 2014’s Dirty Dozen Issues” by Robert Sutherland. https://lakelanier.com/2014/10/georgia-water-coalition-releases-2014s-dirty-dozen-issues/
October 22, 2014 – scribd.com, “Dirty Dozen 2014” by Liz Howell. https://www.scribd.com/doc/243994428/Dirty-Dozen-2014 (only a link to the report)
October 22, 2014 – Florida Times Union, “Sites in Ware, Glynn counties made Georgia Water Coalition’s Dirty Dozen” by Mike Morrison. https://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-10-22/story/sites-ware-glynn-counties-made-georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen
also link to from schema-root.org and Glynn County news - https://schema-root.org/region/americas/north_america/usa/states/georgia/counties/glynn/
October 22, 2014 – YouTube, “Sites in Ware, Glynn counties made Georgia Water Coalition’s Dirty Dozen” by BGTy232. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhX316bPNZU
October 22, 2014 – JohnDruckenmiller.com, “Coosa River ranked fifth in latest ‘Georgia’s Dirty Dozen’ report from the state water coalition” by John Druckenmiller. https://johndruckenmiller.com/coosa-river-ranked-fifth-in-latest-georgias-dirty-dozen-report-from-the-state-water-coalition/
October 22, 2014 – Albany Herald, “Proposed gas pipeline, Flint make Dirty Dozen list” by Jennifer Parks. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2014/oct/22/proposed-gas-pipeline-flint-make-dirty-dozen-list/
October 22, 2014 – SavannahNow.com, “Georgia Water Coalition’s Dirty Dozen 2014” by Staff. https://savannahnow.com/georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen-2014 (only a link to the report)
October 22, 2014 – SavannahNow (Savannah Morning News) – “Savannah River among ‘dirty dozen,’” by Mary Landers, https://m.savannahnow.com/news/2014-10-22/savannah-river-among-dirty-dozen#gsc.tab=0
October 22, 2014 – Environment Georgia, “Georgia Water Coalition names 2014 ‘Dirty Dozen’; Efforts to Derail EPA’s Clean Water Rule 1 to 12 Georgia Water Offenses” by Jennette Gayer. https://www.environmentgeorgia.org/news/gae/georgia-water-coalition-names-2014-%E2%80%9Cdirty-dozen%E2%80%9D
October 22, 2014 – IndependentMail.com, “Georgia watchdog attacks plan to add nukes along the Savannah; Corps downplays effect on river” by Michael Eads. https://www.independentmail.com/news/georgia-watchdog-attacks-plan-to-add-nukes-along-the-savannahcorps-downplays-effect-on-river-signs_65658215
also found on thestate.com - https://www.thestate.com/2014/10/22/3762535/georgia-watchdog-attacks-plan.html
October 22, 2014 – WWALS, “GWC DD#9: Sabal Trail pipeline threatens Withlacoochee River and Floridan Aquifer” by John Quarterman. (just link to the report) https://www.wwals.net/2014/10/22/gwc-dd9-sabal-trail-pipeline-threatens-withlacoochee-river-floridan-aquifer/#comments
October 22, 2014 – The Georgia Report, “Georgia Water Coalition lists its ‘Dirty Dozen,’ previews legislation” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2014/10/22/georgia-water-coalition-lists-its-dirty-dozen-previews-legislation/
October 20, 2014 – CleanEnergy.org, “Advisory: Georgia Water Coalition to Release 2014 ‘Dirty Dozen’ Report” by Staff. https://www.cleanenergy.org/advisory-georgia-water-coalition-to-release-2014-dirty-dozen-report/
August 26, 2014 – OnlineAthens, “State environmental chief advises delay on water buffer rules” by: Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2014-08-26/state-environmental-chief-advises-delay-water-buffer-rules (found in 2 other locations)
June 27, 2014 – AccessNorthGA.com, “ Hawkins receives Georgia Water Coalition Aware” by Staff. https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=276551
June 26, 2014 – Examiner.com, “Water Coalition Honors State Representative with 2014 Clean Water Champion Award” by Linda Spector Boehringer. https://www.examiner.com/article/water-coalition-honors-state-representative-with-2014-clean-water-champion-award
June 23, 2014, syndicated radio interview with Martha Zoller, with Gordon Rogers.
June 22, 2014 – LakeNews.com & Talk 750 WSB, “The Politics of Water: Epic Battles & Endeavors to Protect Georgia’s Water” by Staff https://www.lakenews.com/News.asp?ID=97371008-C921-4F8D-9E8E-93AF8770A795&SiteID=GA019
June 19, 2014 – AJC.com, “County by County News for Friday” by Staff. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/county-by-county-news-for-friday/ngPBp//
June 15, 2014 – SaportaReport, “Chattahoochee River Past, Present: Two Speakers part of Paddle Georgia” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2014/06/chattahoochee-river-past-and-present-two-speakers-part-of-paddle-georgia-event/
May 24, 2014 - Savannah Morning News, "Editorial: Coastal counties must do the EDP's job". https://savannahnow.com/opinion/2014-05-24/editorial-coastal-counties-must-do-epds-job#.U4Smtfk7uSo
May 15, 2014, GA Times Union, “Corps shows interest in repairing Noyes Cut, Water Coalition Dirty Dozen item of 2012” by Terry Dickson. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-05-15/story/corps-engineers-says-there-federal-interest-reversing-damage-caused
May 7, 2014, SavannahNow.com, “Nukes Thirst for Savannah River water” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/share/blog-post/mary-landers/2014-05-07/nukes-are-thirsty#.U3ppqfldXiW
May 7, 2014, Augusta Chronicle, “Environmental Group Opposed Plant Vogtle Plan to Draw Water from Savannah River“ by Meg Mirshak. https://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2014-05-07/environmental-groups-opposed-plant-vogtle-plan-draw-water-savannah-river
April 25, 2014, The Brunswick News, “EPD changes state buffer requirements” by Staff.
April 23, 2014, Brunswick News, “Policy change causes environmental uproar” by Michael Hall.
April 23, 2014, The Georgia Report, “EPD has Earth Day surprise, strips coastal marsh buffers” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2014/04/23/epd-has-earth-day-surprise-strips-coastal-marsh-buffers/
April 23, 2014, The Associated Press, “GA Agency eases rules on development near marsh” by AP. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/23/ga-agency-eases-rules-on-development-near-marsh/ (found in 29 other locations)
April 22, 2014, SavannahNow.com, “Georgia environmental agency eases marsh protection rule” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2014-04-22/georgia-environmental-agency-eases-marsh-protection-rule#.U16W2vldXiV
April 22, 2014, AJC, “EPD celebrates Earth Day – by easing restrictions on development of Georgia coast” by Jim Galloway. https://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/04/22/epd-celebrates-earth-day-by-easing-restrictions-on-development-on-georgia-coast/
April 1, 2014, ZPolitics.com, “Georgia Water Coalition, An Introduction” by Staff. https://zpolitics.com/georgia-water-coalition-an-introduction/
March 22, 2014, SavannahNow.com, “Quick Legislative Session Included More Than Guns and Marijuana” by Walter Jones. https://savannahnow.com/news/2014-03-22/quick-legislative-session-included-more-guns-and-marijuana (found in 1 other location)
March 17, 2014, Flagpole, “Athens Power Ranking for Week of March 17” by Blake Aued. https://www.flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/athens-power-rankings-for-the-week-of-mar-17
March 13, 2014, The Macon Telegraph, “Flint River fight sure to revive” by Maggie Lee. https://www.macon.com/2014/03/13/2989279/flint-river-fight-sure-to-revive.html
March 13, 2014, Fox 5 Atlanta, “GA Senate sends Flint River plan to Gov. Deal” by AP. https://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/24969459/ga-senate-sends-flint-river-plan-to-gov-deal (found in 23 other locations)
March 13, 2014, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Flint River bill gains final passage” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2014/03/flint-river-bill-gains-final-passage.html (found in 4 other locations)
March 12, 2014, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Watered Down Flint River Bill Clears Georgia House” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2014/03/watered-down-flint-river-bill-clears-georgia-house.html (found in 5 other locations)
March 12, 2014, Georgia Report, “House passes watered down version of Flint River bill” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2014/03/12/house-passes-watered-down-version-of-flint-river-bill/ (found in 1 other location)
March 12, 2014, OnlineAthens, “Georgia lawmakers reach compromise on flint river plan” by AP. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2014-03-12/georgia-lawmakers-reach-compromise-flint-river-plan (found in 7 other locations)
March 12, 2014, AJC, “A year later Flint River bill passes with little opposition” by Aaron Gould Sheinin. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/a-year-later-flint-river-bill-passes-with-little-o/nfBdn/ (found in 7 other locations)
March 11, 2014, GA Report, “Flint River bill send back to committee which shows support for it is slipping” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2014/03/11/flint-river-bill-sent-back-to-committee-which-shows-support-for-it-is-slipping/ (found in 3 other locations)
March 10, 2014, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Georgia House Panel Oks Controversial Water Bill” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2014/03/georgia-house-panel-oks-controversial-water-bill.html?page=all (found in 7 other locations)
March 8, 2014, Ledger-Enquirer, “S. Gordon Rogers: ‘Protection’ hard to find in this bill” by Gordon Rogers. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2014/03/08/2988563/s-gordon-rogers-protection-hard.html (found in 1 other place)
March 7, 2014, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Troubled water bill may need a life preserver” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/prin-edition/2014/03/07/troubled-water-bill-may-need-a-life.html (found in 2 other locations)
March 6, 2014, Peach Pundit, “Senate Bill 213 Is Bad News for Georgia Farmers” by Buzz Brockway. https://www.peachpundit.com/2014/03/06/guest-post-senate-bill-213-bad-news-for-georgia-farmers/
March 3, 2014, Saporta Report, “As water becomes more precious, a battle for control of the faucet” by Tom Baxter. https://saportareport.com/blog/2014/03/as-water-becomes-more-precious-a-battle-for-control-of-the-faucet/ (found in 5 other locations)
March 1, 2014, AJC, “A new water wars front quietly opens in the state legislature” by Greg Bluestein and Kristin Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/a-new-water-wars-front-quietly-opens-in-the-state-/nd23J/#cmComments
February 27, 2014, USA Today – Section 6A, “Gov. Deal on Wednesday endorsed a plan that would allow environmental officials to restrict farmers from taking water from the Flint River basin during droughts.” By Staff. (see newspaper article in binder)
February 26, 2014, The Macon Telegraph, “Georgia Governor endorses Flint River water plan” by Ray Henry. (found in 13 other locations) https://www.macon.com/2014/02/26/2959764/georgia-governor-endorses-flint.html#storylink=cpy
February 26, 2014, The Macon Telegraph, “Legislative Notebook: Lawmakers’ last minute priorities” by Maggie Lee. https://www.macon.com/2014/02/26/2960597/legislative-notebook-lawmakers.html (found in 11 other locations)
February 26, 2014, San Francisco Gate, “GA House backs bill setting new water spill rules” by Ray Henry. (found in 10 other locations) https://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Ga-House-backs-bill-setting-new-water-spill-rules-5269705.php
February 26, 2014, AJC, “Deal pushes controversial plan to pump extra water down South Georgia streams” by Greg Bluestein. (found in 10 other locations) https://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/deal-pushes-controversial-plan-to-pump-extra-water/ndcpz/
February 25, 2014, Florida Times Union, “Bill forbidding pumping water into aquifer for storage will get no vote this year” by Walter Jones. (also found in 9 other places) https://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-02-25/story/bill-forbidding-pumping-water-aquifer-storage-will-get-no-vote-year?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomNews+%28Jacksonville+Local+News+%E2%80%93+Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29
February 24, 2014, Stateboro Herald, “New rules for chemical spills?” by Ray Henry. https://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/57300/
February 24, 2014, AJC, “Bill sets new water spill rules for GA officials” by Ray Henry. (also found in 23 other places) https://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/georgia/bill-sets-new-water-spill-rules-for-ga-officials/ndZtB/
February 24, 2014, AccessNorthGA, “EPD linked to emergency responders” by Associated Press. https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=271610
February 21, 2014, AJC, “Georgia Senate backs watershed bill disliked by environmentalists” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-senate-backs-watershed-bill-disliked-by-en/ndXYs/
February 19, 2014, Athens Banner Herald, “Environmental groups like proposed mandate to require EPD mandate response team” by Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/general-assembly/2014-02-19/environmental-groups-proposed-mandate-require-epd-response-team (found in 2 other places)
February 19, 2014, The Florida Times Union, “Conservationists want EPD emergency response force, oppose pumped storage in aquifers” by Walter Jones. https://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-02-19/story/conservationists-want-epd-emergency-response-force-oppose-pumped
February 8, 2014, The Washington Times, “Debate over Georgia Plan to Supplement Streams” by Ray Henry. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/8/debate-over-ga-plan-to-supplement-streams/ (found in approximately at least 35 different news sources)
January 31, 2014, GPB, “Coastal Agenda Includes More Than Harbor Deepening” by Orlando Montoya. https://www.gpb.org/news/2014/01/31/coastal-agenda-includes-more-than-habor-deepening
January 14, 2014, WWALS, “SB 213 Flint River water grab bill is back” by Staff. https://www.wwals.net/tag/flint-riverkeeper/
January 10, 2014, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Bill would fundamentally change Georgia law” by Gordon Rogers. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2014/01/10/bill-would-fundamentally-change.html?page=all
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December 16, 2013, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Bill could aid Georgia in water case” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2013/12/13/bill-could-aid-georgia-in-water-case.html (also on WABE)
December 11, 2013, The Columbia County News-Times, “Gov. Deal looks nervous – should he be?” by Tom Crawford. https://newstimes.augusta.com/opinion/2013-12-11/gov-deal-looks-nervous-should-he-be
December 9, 2013, Saporta Report, “Georgia DNR board defers consideration of plan intended to expand hog farming” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2013/12/georgia-dnr-board-defers-consideration-of-plan-intended-to-expand-hog-farming/#sthash.tojE8Prs.dpuf
December 8, 2013. The Albany Journal, “Georgia Water Coalition applauds DNR for halting hog CAFO rollback” by Staff. https://thealbanyjournal.com/2013/12/georgia-water-coalition-applauds-dnr-board-for-halting-hog-cafo-rollback/
December 4, 2013, Gainesville Times, “County changes plans to North Hall Sewer” by Sarah Mueller. ..\Media relations\GWC\FW Gainesville Times Hall Co changes plan for new sewer treatment plant drops interbasin transfer from Chattahoochee basin 12-4-13.msg
December 2, 2013, The Georgia Report, “Vote on new hog farm rules is delayed” by Tom Crawford. ..\Media relations\GWC\FW The GA Report DNR revision of hog rules delayed 12-2-13.msg
November 29, 2013, AJC, “Georgia plunges forward with water supply strategy” by Greg Bluestein. ..\Media relations\GWC\FW AJC report on latest proposals from Gov's Water Supply boondoggle_11_29_2013.msg (found in approximately 8 locations)
November 29, 3013, AJC, “Opportunities, risks could grow with proposed hog farm rules” by Dan Chapman and Kristina Torres. ..\Media relations\GWC\FW AJC report on proposed changes to loosen rules for big hog operations_11_29_2013.msg
November 27, 2013, The Brunswick News, “Good for News to report Dirty Dozen waterways” by David Kyler (Letter to Editor) ..\Media relations\GWC\Brunswick News Letter to Editor regarding GWC's Dirty Dozen Report-Georgia Coast_11_27_2013.msg
November 27, 2013, The Florida Times Union, “Altamaha Riverkeeper warns Rayonier it will sue over polluted discharges at Jesup mill” by Terry Dickinson. https://members.jacksonville.com/news/2013-11-27/story/altamaha-riverkeeper-warns-rayonier-it-will-sue-over-polluted-discharges-jesup
November 26, 2013, Business Wire, “Altamaha Riverkeeper to sue Rayonier for Clean Water Violations” by Altamaha Riverkeeper (Press Release) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/altamaha-riverkeeper-to-sue-rayonier-for-clean-water-violations-2013-11-26?reflink=MW_news_stmp
November 26, 2013, AJC, “Jesup pulp mill accused of polluting Altamaha River” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/jesup-pulp-mill-accused-of-polluting-altamaha-rive/nb5cf/ (found in approximately 40 locations)
November 22, 2013, AJC, “Divide remains over state’s response to Ogeechee River fish kill” by Dave Chapman and Kristin Torres. ..\Media relations\articles\AJC Big story on Ogeechee River legal settlement and GA river protection policy.msg
November 20, 2013, The Brunswick News, “Dirty Dozen list is wake-up call” by Jimmie Ann Abner. (LTE) https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/open_access/letters/
November 20, 2013, The Brunswick News, “Governor’s office does not comment on report” by Mindy Egan. (LTE) https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/open_access/letters/
November 20, 2013, Gainesville Times, “Gainesville agreement on Glades won’t raise water fees” by Sarah Mueller. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/91860/
November 20, 2013, CleanEnergy.org, “Who made the Dirty Dozen list? Coal and Nuclear plants, that’s who!” by Amelia Shinstone and Amelia Walker. https://blog.cleanenergy.org/2013/11/20/georgia-2013-dirty-dozen-list/
November 18, 2013, NorthFulton.com, “Dirty Dozen water list includes dam issue” by Aldo Nahed. https://www.northfulton.com/Articles-TOP-STORIES-c-2013-11-18-201553.114126-sub-Dirty-Dozen-water-list-includes-dam-issue.html
November 18, 2013, AJC, “DNR postpones hog expansion vote” by Dan Chapman. https://www.ajc.com/news/business/dnr-postpones-hog-expansion-vote/nbxHS/
November 17, 2013, Gainesville Times, “ State funding plan puts Glades Reservoir in bulls-eye” by Sarah Mueller. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/91756/
November 15, 2013, Waycross Journal-Herald, “EPA Promises more soil tests for ‘Seven Out’ contaminants” by Jack Williams III. ..\Media relations\GWC\WJH 11-15-13.pdf
November 15, 2013, Georgia News Network, “---“ by Jay Suber. (Interview with April Ingle – We have not seen the article.)
November 15, 2013, The Brunswick News, “List Brings Attention to Local Waterways” by Staff. https://www.thebrunswicknews.com/story/printer/EDIT-FRIDAY-111513-hr (Also found in GA Times Union)
November 14, 2013, Rome News-Tribune, “Etowah River makes ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of worst offenses against Georgia’s water” by Alan Riquelmy. https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/etowah-river-makes-dirty-dozen-list-of-worst-offenses-against/article_ef8cce56-4cf0-11e3-80ae-001a4bcf6878.html
November 14, 2013, WFXG Fox 54, “Flint River named among Georgia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ water offenses” by Jim Wallace. https://www.wfxg.com/story/23973437/flint-river-named-among-georgias-dirty-dozen-water-offenses
November 14, 2013, Georgia Times Union, “Waycross plant site makes list of polluters” by Mike Morrison. Z:\Media relations\GWC\Georgia Times Union 11-14-13.pdf
November 14, 2013, The Brunswick News, “Local waterways rank on threatened list” by Michael Hall. ..\Media relations\GWC\TBN DD Article 11-14-13.pdf
November 13, 2013, Gainesville Times, “Chattahoochee, Flat Creek make group’s ‘dirty dozen’ list” by Sarah Mueller. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/91538/
November 13, 2013, AccessNorthGA.com, “Ga. Water Coalition ‘Dirty Dozen’ list includes 4 in N. Ga.’ by Staff. https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=267830
November 13, 2013, Brunswick News, “---“ by Michael Hall.
Note: We haven’t seen the article yet, but it should be about the Satilla and Altamaha rivers
November 13, 2013, FOX 31 / WFXL Albany, “Georgia Water Coalition names its 2013 Dirty Dozen“ by Franklin White https://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?list=196423&id=970920
November 13, 2013, WYAY All News 106.7 - radio, interview with April Ingle
Note: No online link to the recording of the interview could be found.
November 13, 2013, ConnectSavannah.com, “ ‘Dirty Dozen’ GA Waterways Announced” by Staff. https://www.connectsavannah.com/NewsFeed/archives/2013/11/13/dirty-dozen-ga-waterways-announced
November 13, 2013, The Telegraph, “Midstate waterways make Dirty Dozen list” by Maggie Lee. https://www.macon.com/2013/11/13/2773091/midstate-waterways-make-dirty.html
November 13, 2013, Albany Herald, “Flint River Makes the Georgia Water Coalition Dirty Dozen List Again” by Terry Lewis. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/nov/13/flint-river-makes-the-georgia-water-coalition/
November 13, 2013, SavannahNow.com, “’Dirty Dozen’ proposed new changes to beach, marsh laws” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2013-11-13/dirty-dozen-includes-proposed-changes-beach-marsh-laws#.UoTgzuK2VQh
November 13, 2013, GPB, “Dirty Dozen mapping Georgia’s water problems” by Orlando Montoya. https://www.gpb.org/news/2013/11/13/dirty-dozen-mapping-georgias-water-problems
November 13, 2013, The Florida Current, “Georgia’s group ‘Dirty Dozen’ list includes three issues affecting Florida” by Bruce Ritchie. https://www.thefloridacurrent.com/article.cfm?id=35296000
November 13, 2013, WSAV, “Three Area Rivers Remain on ‘Dirty Dozen List’ by JoAnn Merrigan. https://www.wsav.com/story/23957255/three-area-rivers-still-make-dirty-dozen-list
November 13, 2013, LakeLanier.com, “’Dirty Dozen’ Report on GA’s Waters” by Robert Sutherland. https://lakelanier.com/2013/11/dirty-dozen-report-gas-waters/
November 6, 2013, GainesvilleTimes.com, “Glades reservoir lands state funds” by Sarah Mueller. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/91248/
November 6, 2013, LaGrange News, “GA approves $45M investment in water projects” by Ray Henry AP. https://lagrangenews.com/news/news/2818697/Ga.-approves-$45M-investment-in-water-projects (also found in: Tallahassee.com, Anchorage Daily News, www.miamiherald.com, www.wrcbtv.com, www.dailyreportonline.com, www.fortmilltimes.com, www.breakingatlantanews.com, www.birminghamobserver.com, georgia.rsspump.com, www.gawwa.org, www.heraldtribune.com, wn.com, www.topix.com, www.georgiapoint.com, www.tribtown.com, PLUS 20 others - more or less)
October 30, 2013, The Florida Current, “River Notes: Flint River Georgia friends see Florida as ally in water war” by Bruce Ritchie. https://www.thefloridacurrent.com/article.cfm?id=35005371
October 27, 2013, Online Athens, “Georgia eyes stake is Glades reservoir project” by Ray Henry. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-10-27/georgia-eyes-stake-glades-reservoir-project
October 27, 2013, Saporta Report, “Proposal that could expand hog farming, waste lagoons in Georgia draws fire from environmentalist” by David Pendered https://saportareport.com/blog/2013/10/proposal-that-could-expand-hog-farming-draws-fire-from-environmentalists/
October 26, 2013, Statesboro Herald, “State set to water down hog manure rules” by Associate Press. https://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/54482/
October 25, 2013, The Marietta Daily Journal, “Georgia Voices: Water issues don’t necessarily cross state lines” by The Columbus Ledger-Inquirer. (also found in interceder.net, cherokeetribune.com and statenewslines.com) https://mdjonline.com/bookmark/23918425-Georgia-Voices-Water-disputes-don-t-necessarily-cross-state-lines
October 25, 2013, AJC, “Debate on easing rules for Georgia hog farms” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/debate-on-easing-rules-for-georgia-hog-farms/nbYnG/
October 25, 2013, AJC, “Debate on easing rules for Georgia hog farms” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/debate-on-easing-rules-for-georgia-hog-farms/nbYnG/
October 24, 2013, The Augusta Chronicle, “North Georgia looks at other state water sources” by Walter Jones. https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-10-21/north-georgia-looks-other-state-water-sources?v=1382346556
October 23, 2013, Online Athens, “What Others Say: Water-sharing plan is water grab” by Savannah Morning News. https://onlineathens.com/opinion/2013-10-23/what-others-say-water-sharing-plan-water-grab-savannah-morning-news (also found in SavannahNow, Press-Sentinal, and Morris News Service)
October 21, 2013, SavannahNow.com, “Water grabbing: state plan all wet” by Staff. https://savannahnow.com/opinion/2013-10-21/water-grabbing-state-plan-all-wet
October 21, 2013, The Rome News Tribune, “State to build water supply through interbasin transfers” by Staff. https://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/23890401/article-State-to-build-water-supply-through-interbasin-transfers?instance=home_news#ixzz2iOgTvzD4
October 21, 2013, Ledger Inquirer, “Water disputes don’t necessarily cross state lines” by Staff. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/10/21/2756003/water-disputes-dont-necessarily.html#storylink=cpy
October 20, 2013, Online Athens, “State revisits inter-basin transfers, worries environmentalists” by Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-10-20/state-revisits-interbasin-transfers-worries-environmentalists (also found on you-tracker.com, news.silobreaker.com, savannahnow.com, gapundit.com, topix.com, newsnow.co.uk, georgiapoint.com, news-spider.com, dimmidi.com, romenews-tribune.com)
October 19, 2013, The Republic, “Amid disputes metro Atlanta uses less water but defining conservation affect remains tricky” by Ray Henry. https://www.therepublic.com/view/story/a4519612256a4a6c8181f0c39df073cf/GA--Water-Wars (also found in Daily Journal and Greenfield Reporter)
October 10, 2013, WGAU - Tim Bryant Show, Interview with April Ingle. https://www.1340wgau.com/Player/102143541/
October 10, 2013, WYAY All News 106.7, Interview with April Ingle.
October 9, 2013, The Flagpole, “Hogwash” by Blake Aued. https://www.flagpole.com/news/city-dope/2013/10/09/who-will-run-against-mayor-nancy-denson
October 9, 2013, The Flagpole, “More Water News” by Blake Aued. https://www.flagpole.com/news/city-dope/2013/10/09/who-will-run-against-mayor-nancy-denson
October 7, 2013, Online Athens, “Environmentalists Try to Stir Opposition to Proposed Hog Farm Rule” by Wayne Ford. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-10-07/environmentalists-try-stir-opposition-proposed-hog-farm-rule
August 31, 2013, Scientific American, “As a River Runs Dry” by Robynne Boyd. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/2013/08/31/as-a-river-runs-dry/
August 27, 2013, The Telegraph, “Environmental regulator backs easing GA hog rules” by Ray Henry. https://www.macon.com/2013/08/27/2630187/environmental-regulator-backs.html (printed in at least 36 more publications – miamiherald.com, timesfreepress.com, capitalpress.com, 13wmaz.com, star-telegram.com, myfoxatlanta.com, ktvu.com, thecoastalsource.com, wrbl.com, legalpronews.com, romenews-tribune.com, wtvm.com, roonte.com, topix.com, wtoc.com, wsmv.com, allvoices.com, fortmilltimes.com, us.topnewstoday.org, sunshinestatenews.com, newsrt.com, globalne.ws, walb.com, wmbfnews.com, live5news.com, silobreakers.com, sportballa.com, celebrityballa.com, passfail.com, tvballa.com, movieballa.com, content.usatoday.com, muckrack.com, newschannel9.com, m-t.com, daily-dournal.com)
August 26, 2013, The Georgia Report, “DNR board looks to loosen regulations on hog farms” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2013/08/26/dnr-board-looks-to-loosen-regulations-on-hog-farms/
August 25, 2013, The Republic, “Debate over easing anti-pollution rules for large Georgia hog farms” by Ray Henry. Debate over easing anti-pollution rules for large Georgia hog farms (printed in at least 20 different publications – Macon Telegraph, KansasCity.com, Kentucky.com, WorldNews, Silobreaker, Fox Atlanta, NewsChannel9, WSAV, News Now [UK], Online Athens, Fox DC, Fox Chicago, The Tribune [CA], BusinessInSavannah.com, CentreDaily.com [PA], CalgaryEnergy.com, NorthJersey.com, MySantantonio.com, Tri-CityHerald.com [Columbia, GA], MiamiHerald.com)
June 19, 2013, “Prayers for rain senate takes on supreme court ruling - all part of Georgia’s water issues” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2013/06/prayers-for-rain-senate-takes-on-supreme-court-ruling-all-part-of-gas-water-issues/
June 15, 2013, NPR, “Water Wars: Who Controls the Flow?” by NPR Staff. https://www.npr.org/2013/06/15/192034094/rivers-run-through-controversies-over-who-owns-the-water
June 06 2013, Atlanta Magazine, RFK, Jr: ‘When it comes to water conservation, Atlanta needs to do a lot more’ by Tony Rehagen. https://www.atlantamagazine.com/agenda/2013/06/06/interview-with-robert-kennedy-jr
May 2, 2013, AJC, “Chattahoochee Sewage” by Tom Sabulis. https://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-forward/2013/05/02/chattahoochee-sewage/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_forward
April 30, 2013, WALB 10 News, “DNR approves aquifer water storage experiment” by Jim Wallace. https://www.walb.com/story/22122042/dnr-approves-acquifer-water-storage-experiment.
April 29th, 2013, Saporta Report, “Atlanta’s water needs cited in plan to pump water from aquifers into Flint River during times of drought” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2013/04/atlantas-water-needs-cited-in-plan-to-pump-water-from-aquifers-into-flint-river/
April 29, 2013, Tom Crawford’s Georgia Report, “Flint River aquifer project gets DNR okay” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2013/04/29/flint-river-aquifer-project-gets-dnr-okay/
April 29, 2013, GPB News, “Georgia to test aquifer storage” by Orlando Montoya. https://www.gpb.org/news/2013/04/29/georgia-to-test-aquifer-storage
April 21, 2013, Saporta Report, “American Rivers Lists Flint River Among Country’s most Endangered” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2013/04/american-rivers-lists-flint-river-among-countrys-most-endangered/
April 20, 2013, San Francisco Chronicle, GA Testing Plan to Pump Rivers with Extra Water” by Ray Henry https://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Ga-testing-plan-to-pump-rivers-with-extra-water-4450212.php * Found on approx 26 sites.
April 05, 2013, Blog Talk Radio, “Georgia Legislative Wrap Up” by April Ingle. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/southeastgreen/2013/04/05/georgia-legislative-wrap-up
Spring 2013, Trout Magazine, “In Response to comment made by Kent Klewein…” by Mack Martin. PDF
March 30, 2013, The Macon Telegraph, “The Legislative session had its share of winners and losers” by Maggie Lee. https://www.macon.com/2013/03/30/2418633/the-legislative-session-had-its.html#storylink=cpy
March 29, 2013, The Albany Herald, “Flint River bill fails in the House” by Jim West. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/mar/29/flint-river-bill-fails-house/
March 29, 2013, GPB News, “The Water Watchdogs Claim Victory” by Claire Simms. https://www.gpb.org/news/2013/03/29/water-watchdogs-claim-victory
March 29, 2013, The Albany Herald, “Coalition slams flint river bill” by Jim West. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/mar/28/coalition-slams-flint-river-bill/
March 25, 2013, Stateboro Herald, “Bill Targets Spill into Georgia’s Rivers” by Pam Odell. https://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/48908/
March 23, 2013, AJC, “Tussle over plan to supplement Flint River streams” by Ray Henry. https://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/environment/plan-to-supplement-ga-streams-creates-tussle/nW2wX/
*** This article was covered in at least 14 locations. *** (including Seattle, New Jersey, San Francisco, Houston, South Carolina, World News, etc.)
March 23, 2013, AJC, “Plan to supplement GA streams creates tussle” by Ray Henry. https://www.ajc.com/news/ap/environment/plan-to-supplement-ga-streams-creates-tussle/nW2wX/
*** This article was covered in at least 27 locations. ***
March 22, 2013, The Macon Telegraph, “House, Senate set for clash over Flint River” by Maggie Lee. https://www.macon.com/2013/03/22/2407640/house-senate-set-for-clash-over.html
March 12, 2013, GPB, “Natural Treasures” by Staff. https://www.gpb.org/prime-time-lawmakers/video/2013/hot-topic-natural-treasures
March 12, 2013, Savannah Now, “Fish Kills Prompt legislation to improve emergency response” by Walter Jones. https://savannahnow.com/news/2013-03-12/fish-kills-prompt-legislation-improve-emergency-response#.UUdhg0nD_IU
March 11, 2013, WSAV, “Bill Inspired by Fish Kill Won’t be Debated This Year” by JoAnn Merrigan. https://www.wsav.com/story/21548391/bill-inspired-by-fish-kill-wont-be-debated-this-year
February 28, 2013, Athens Banner Herald, “Environmental groups push for water-meter funding in Georgia” by Walter Jones. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-02-28/environmental-groups-push-water-meter-funding-georgia
February 24, 2013, Saporta Report, “Time for Georgia to recommit to water conservation and regional plans” by Lauren Joy. https://saportareport.com/blog/category/guestcolumn/
January 5, 2013, The Daily Tribune News, “Georgia Trend names area leaders to Most Influential list” by Matt Shinall. https://www.daily-tribune.com/view/full_story/21318172/article--White-C-GeorgiaTrend-names-area-leaders-to-Most-Influential-list?instance=homefirstleft
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December 30, 2012. Athens Banner Herald, “Athens based group help fight state bill on tilapia fish” by Wayne Ford. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-12-30/athens-based-group-helped-fight-state-bill-tilapia-fish
December 9, 2012, Dallas-Hiram Patch, “Dirty Politics Amid Water Projects” by Joe Cook. https://dallas-hiram.patch.com/articles/letter-dirty-politics-amid-water-projects
December 5, 2012, Upson Beacon, “Flint River Climbs to #4 on “Dirty Dozen” List by Staff. www.upsonbeacon.com (no longer accessible)
December 5, 2012, Southeast Green, “Georgia Water Coalition Names “Dirty Dozen” exposing the 12 worst offenses to Georgia’s Waters” by April Ingle. https://www.southeastgreen.com/index.php/news/georgia/7586-georgia-water-coalition-names-dirty-dozen-exposing-the-12-worst-offenses-to-georgia-s-water
December 2, 2012, Albany Herald, “Riverkeeper forms goals for new year” by Jim West. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2012/dec/02/riverkeeper-forms-goals-for-new-year/
December 2, 2012, Saporta Report, “Don’t let wind energy tax credits go away because of the fiscal cliff” by Jennette Gayer. https://saportareport.com/blog/2012/12/we-shouldnt-let-wind-energy-tax-credits-go-away-because-of-the-fiscal-cliff/
November 27, 2012, The Citizen, “Flint River named one of state’s dirties rivers” by Ben Nelms. https://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2012/flint-river-named-one-states-dirtiest-rivers
November 21, 2012, Atlanta GA Environmental Law Blog, “And the Georgia Water Coalition’s Dirty Dozen Awards Go To…” by Stack and Associates, P.C. https://www.atlantagaenvironmentallawblog.com/2012/11/and-the-georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen-awards-go-to.shtml
November 19, 2012, AJC, ”Rivers among state’s dirtiest” by Michael Hall.
November 19 ???, 2012, Press-Sentinel (Jesup, GA), “Water Coalition names Rayonier to ‘Dirty Dozen’” by Staff. ..\Media relations\GWC\Rayonier_Dirty Dozen_Nov 19, 2012_media.docx
November 18, 2012, AJC, “South Fulton Reservoir: No Water Yet Just Debt” by Chris Joyner. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/south-fulton-reservoir-no-water-yet-just-debt/nS9CD/
November 18, 2012, Saporta Report, “List of Georgia’s endangered waters highlights woes at state, federal levels” by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/blog/2012/11/list-of-georgias-endangered-waters-highlights-woes-at-state-federal-levels/
November 16, 2012, GPB Podcast, hosted by Joshua Stewart. https://soundcloud.com/gpbnews/gpb-news-8am-podcast-friday-19
November 15, 2012, GPB Podcast, hosted by Joshua Stewart. https://soundcloud.com/gpbnews/gpb-news-7am-podcast-43
November 15, 2012, Upson Beacon, “Flint River Climbs to #4 on Dirty Dozen List” by ?. https://www.upsonbeacon.com/
November 15, 2012, Savannah Business Journal, “Georgia Water Coalition Name Dirty Dozen Exposing the 12 Worst Offenses to Georgia Water” by Staff. https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news/agribusiness/2442-nov-15-georgia-water-coalition-names-dirty-dozen-exposing-the-12-worst-offenses-to-georgias-water.html
November 15, 2012, The Brunswick News, “Coasts rivers among state’s dirtiest waterways” by Michael Hall. https://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-11-15&val=716893&cat=material (This online address was used instead of The Brunswick News address because a subscription was required to view it through The Brunswick News website.)
November 15, 2012, LaGrange News, “Chattahoochee on ‘Dirty Dozen’ river list – again” by Jennifer Shrader. https://www.lagrangenews.com/view/full_story/20846642/article-Chattahoochee-on-%E2%80%98Dirty-Dozen%E2%80%99-river-list-%E2%80%93-again
November 15, 2012, Savannah Now, “Ogeechee River tops ‘Dirty Dozen’ list again” by Mary Landers. https://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=https://savannahnow.com/news/2012-11-15/ogeechee-river-tops-dirty-dozen-list-again&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAndWShQVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=QT5Y32Lr9lM&usg=AFQjCNH3GW1_K39E2m832WTGK4WO-Rs0Yg
November 14, 2012, GPB, “List of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Rivers Released” by Dominick Brady. https://www.gpb.org/news/2012/11/14/list-of-dirty-dozen-rivers-released
November 14, 2012, AccessNorthGA, “Two Hall Co. offenders on ‘Dirty Dozen’ list” by Staff. https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=255178
November 14, 2012, WALB, “Dirty Dozen List: Fouling Georgia’s Waters” by Jim Wallace. https://www.walb.com/story/20098432/dirty-dozen-list-fouling-georgias-water
November 14, 2012, WSAV, “Ogeechee River Tops ‘Dirty Dozen’ List” by Joann Merrigan. https://www2.wsav.com/news/2012/nov/14/ogeechee-river-tops-dirty-dozen-list-ar-4966584/
November 14, 2012, Gainesville Times, “Environmental Group lists Flat, Allen creeks on list of state’s problem waterways” by Jeff Gill. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/75617/
November 14, 2012, The Florida Times-Union, “Camden County canal makes Georgia Water Coalition’s ‘Dirty Dozen’” by Terry Dickinson. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2012-11-14/story/camden-county-canal-makes-georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen
November 14, 2012, The Macon Telegraph, “Coalition names ‘dirty dozen’ water offenses” by Heather Duncan. https://www.macon.com/2012/11/14/2249297/coalition-names-dirty-dozen-water.html
November 14, 2012, The Augusta Chronicle, “Group cites fish kill and Vogtle as threats to Georgia’s waters” by Rob Pavey. https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-11-14/group-cites-fish-kill-and-vogtle-threats-georgias-water
November 14, 2012, WABE, “Water Coalition Releases Dirty Dozen List” by Michelle Wirth. https://wabe.org/post/water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen-list
November 14, 2012, Fox24, “Water Conservation Group Names Dirty Dozen” by Staff. https://wabe.org/post/water-coalition-releases-dirty-dozen-list
November 14, 2012, WTOC, “Dirty Dozen List: Fouling Georgia’s Water” by Jim Wallace. https://www.wtoc.com/story/20098432/dirty-dozen-list-fouling-georgias-water?clienttype=printable
November 14, 2012, Rome News Tribune, “Paulding County’s proposed Richland Creek reservoir upstream of Rome named one of Georgia Water Coalitions Dirty Dozen” by Staff. https://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/20832519/article-Paulding-County-s-proposed-Richland-Creek-reservoir-upstream-of-Rome-named-of-of-Georgia-Water-Coalition-s--Dirty-Dozen-?instance=home_news_lead_story
November 14, 2012, SavannahNow, “OPINION: Ogeechee Riverkeeper on target with lawsuit” by Staff. https://savannahnow.com/opinion/2012-11-14/opinion-ogeechee-riverkeeper-target-lawsuit#.UKqBcYfAeSo
November 14 ???, 2012, StarNewsOnline, “Georgia Water Coaltion names ‘Dirty Dozen’ exposing the 12 worst offenses to Georgia’s water” by Staff ??? (need subscription to access online) https://www.starnewsga.com/story/georgia-water-coalition-names-%E2%80%9Cdirty-dozen%E2%80%9D-exposing-12-worst-offenses-georgia%E2%80%99s-water
November 14, 2012, Georgia Report, “Enviros release latest ‘dirty dozen’ list of water projects” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2012/11/14/enviros-release-latest-dirty-dozen-list-of-water-projects/
November 14, 2012, Albany Herald, “Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen’ list released” by Jim West. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2012/nov/14/georgia-dirty-dozen-water-list-released/
November 12, 2012, AJC, “Smelly landfill may violate zoning rules” by Aaron Gould Sheinin, James Salzer and Chris Joyner.
November 8, 2012, AJC, “Outrage grows over dump tied to Deal” by James Salzer, Chris Joyner and Aaron Gould Sheinin.
November 2012, Georgia Trend, “Sustainable Georgia: Protecting Water Quality” by ? https://www.georgiatrend.com/November-2012/Sustainable-Georgia-Protecting-Water-Quality/
October-November Issue (Vol. 2 Iss. 5), pg 22, Athens Move, “Spurred by Others, but Inspired from Within” by Gary Lefeuvre
October 30, 2012, Gainesville Times, “Corps won’t reopen public comment on Glades” by Jeff Gill. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/74935/
October 28, 2012, The Augusta Chronicle, “As government budget shrinks riverkeepers become watchdogs and whistleblowers” by Rob Pavey. https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-10-28/government-budgets-shrink-riverkeepers-become-watchdogs-and-whistleblowers
October 3, 2012, The Telegraph, “Georgia still under ‘exceptional drought’” by Heather Duncan. https://www.macon.com/2012/10/03/2200641/georgia-still-under-exceptional.html
September 28, 2012, GPB News, “Redirecting Trust Fund Fees” by Ellen Reinhardt https://www.gpb.org/news/2012/09/28/redirecting-trust-fund-fees
September 28, 2012, Rome Tribune, “2 sited for riding ATV in Etowah River” by Staff. https://rn-t.com/printer_friendly/20306488
September 27, 2012, GPB News, “Riverkeeper Says EPD Cuts Hurt Water Quality” by Ellen Reinhardt https://www.gpb.org/news/2012/09/27/riverkeeper-says-epd-cuts-hurt-water-quality
September 22, 2012, AccessNorthGa.com, “Deal responds to criticism over funds awarded to North GA well” by Katie Crumley https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=253230
September 19, 2012, AJC, “Governor Oks $4.5 million for Lake Lanier resort run by campaign donor” by Shannon McCaffrey. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional/governor-oks-45-million-for-lake-lanier-resort-run/nSFfF/#/comment/p1/c302210/
September 18, 2012, AJC, “State money flowing to projects draws fire” by Sannon McCaffrey. GWC\2012_09_18_AJC on GWSP Round I Awards.pdf
September 16, 2012, LA Times, “Georgia Officials Give Drought the Silent Treatment” by Neela Banerjee. https://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-georgia-drought-20120916,0,2925119.story
August-September Issue (Vol.2 Iss. 4), pg 14, Athens Move, Group Photo of Paddle GA 2012.
August 27, 2012, GPB, “Georgia’s Drought Response Muted” by Orlando Montoya. https://www.gpb.org/news/2012/08/27/georgias-drought-response-muted
August 22, 2012, The Florida Times Union, “Environmentalists Say Georgia Not Talking About Drought Because it Could Hurt Business” by Walter Jones. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2012-08-22/story/environmentalists-say-georgia-not-talking-about-drought-because-it
August 21, 2012, Augusta Chronicle, “Officials are Talking Little about Georgia’s Drought”, by Walter Jones. https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/weather/2012-08-21/state-talking-little-about-drought?v=1345569917
August 19, 2012, Saporta Report, “Governor Nathan Deal’s “Water Supply Program” a Poor Use of Taxpaxer Funds” by April Ingle. https://saportareport.com/blog/2012/08/gov-nathan-deals-water-supply-program-a-poor-use-of-taxpayer-funds/
July 24, 2012, Gainesville Times, “Contract is Set for Dawson County Reservoir” by Chelsea Thomas. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/70473/
July 16, 2012, Rome News Tribune, “Alabama, Georgia, Missouri water trails get honor” by Staff. https://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/19342071/article-Alabama--Georgia--Missouri-water-trails-get-honor?instance=article_results
July 2, 2012, Circle of Blue, “Lessons Learned? How Drought Has Shaped Water Policy in Georgia” By Brett Walton. https://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2012/world/lessons-learned-how-drought-has-shaped-water-policy-in-georgia/
June 30, 2012, Gainesville Times, “Area leaders: Reservoirs are still needed
Environmental groups oppose new water projects after last week’s Lake Lanier court ruling” by Ashley Fielding. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/69551/
June 27, 2012, The Georgia Report, “With Access to Lanier Assured, does Georgia still need reservoirs?” by Tom Crawford. https://gareport.com/story/2012/06/27/political-notes-with-access-to-lanier-assured-does-georgia-still-need-new-reservoirs/
June 25, 2012, OnlineAthens, “Supreme Court Rejects Water Wars Case” by Blake Aued. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-06-25/supreme-court-rejects-water-wars-case
June 16, 2012, OnlineAthens.com, “Recent droughts don’t compare to those in past, study says” by Lee Shearer. https://m.onlineathens.com/uga/2012-06-16/recent-droughts-dont-compare-those-past-study-says
June 14, 2012, WALB.com, “Riverkeepers Say Drought Protection Act Needs Work” by Jim Wallace. https://www.walb.com/story/18792257/riverkeepers-says-drought-protection-act-needs-work
June 6, 2012. Thomasville Times Enterprise, “Tired Creek Op-Ed” by Jenny Hoffner and April Ingle.
June 3, 2012. Rome News Tribune, “Utilities to launch water studies” by Diane Wagner, https://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/18834380/article-Utilities-to-launch-water-studies-?instance=home_news_lead_story
April 26, 2012. Savannahnow.com, “Ogeechee River fish kill forum updates, urges action” by Mary Landers. https://savannahnow.com/news/2012-04-25/ogeechee-river-fish-kill-forum-updates-urges-action#.T5kuotVViSo
April 12, 2012. Savannahnow.com, “Savannah river deepening over the years” by Julia Muller. https://savannahnow.com/news/2012-04-12/savannah-river-deepening-over-year
April 4, 2012. Savannahnow.com, “Speak up for Georgia rivers” by Judy Sharpton. https://savannahnow.com/column/2012-04-04/sharpton-speak-georgias-rivers
April 1, 2012. Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Riverkeeper battles pulp plant on Altamaha” by Jeffrey Scott. ..\Media relations\GWC\Riverkeeper battles pulp plant on Altamaha 04-01-2012.docx
March 30, 2012. Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Mighty Alamaha at Center of Fued” by Jeffrey Scott. ..\Media relations\Altamaha_March 30, 2012_media.docx
March 26, 2012. The Augusta Chronicle, “Tilapia Bill Left Where it Belongs: On the Table” by Rob Pavey https://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/2012-03-24/tilapia-bill-left-where-it-belongs-table
March 22, 2012. OnlineAthens, “Tilapia Bill Dies in Committee” by ? https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-03-22/tilapia-bill-dies-committee
March 22, 2012. 90.1 FM, “Georgia Senate Sidetracks Bill that Protects Special Funds” by Marianne English. https://www.pba.org/post/georgia-senate-sidetracks-bill-protects-special-funds
March 14, 2012. OnlineAthens. “Stream advocates oppose Georgia bill to allow tilapia farms” by Wayne Ford. https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-03-14/stream-advocates-oppose-georgia-bill-allow-tilapia-farms
March 4, 2012. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Diverted special fees under fire” by James Salzer https://www.ajc.com/news/diverted-special-fees-under-1371790.html
February 28, 2012. Morris News Service. “Environmental groups bring 70 to Capitol” by Walter C. Jones. https://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/17683124/article-Environmental-groups-bring-70-to-Capitol?instance=home_news_lead_story
February 28, 2012. GPB News. “Conservationists Fear Tilapia Takeover” by Parker Wallace. https://www.gpb.org/news/2012/02/28/conservationists-fear-tilapia-takeover
February 7, 2012. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Legislation once again attempts to revive ‘deadhead' logging” by Kristina Torres. https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-government/legislation-once-again-attempts-1337032.html
January 5, 2012. White County News. DNR Editorial on “Team Players” Response.
January 3, 2012. Peach Pundit, “’Team Players’ Wanted” by Charlie Harper. https://www.peachpundit.com/2012/01/03/team-players-wanted/
2011
2011
December 30, 2011. The Newnan Times-Herald. “Budd’s Term Ending on State DNR Board” by Sarah Fay Campbell. https://www.times-herald.com/Local/Budd-s-term-ending---on-state-DNR-board--2003210
December 28, 2011. GBP News. “Outgoing Board Member Criticizes Deal” by Orlando Montoya. https://www.gpb.org/news/2011/12/28/outgoing-board-member-criticizes-deal
December 28, 2011. Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Bookman interviews DNR Board member dropped for being a conservationist” by Jay Bookman. https://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/12/28/on-state-dnr-board-no-future-for-a-green-conservative/
December 25, 2011. The Augusta Chronicle, “Deal's first year as Georgia governor spent facing problems” By Walter Jones.
https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2011-12-25/deals-first-year-spent-facing-problems?v=1324829493
December 18, 2011. Savannah Morning News. Ogeechee Riverkeeper member letter to Savannah editor, by Wayne Carney.
December 13, 2011. Gainesville Times. “Water plan draws comments about conservation” by Ashley Fielding.
https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/60504/
December 8, 2011, WGAU, “Newsmakers” (Sally Bethea talked to Tim Bryant on an Athens radio station regarding water supply task force.)
https://www.1340wgau.com/s/av/
December 7, 2011, The Augusta Chronicle, “EPD Head Vows To Use Same Policy as Predecessor” by Walter Jones. https://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2011-12-07/new-ga-epd-director-named?v=1323269772
December 7, 2011. Augusta Chronicle, “Environmental Group Blasts DNR Board”, by Walter Jones. https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-12-07/environmental-group-blasts-dnr-board
December 6, 2011, Savannah Morning News, “Environmental Group Blasts DNR Board” by Walter Jones.
December 6, 2011, Saporta Report, “DNR board silent after Riverkeepers call for greater protection of waterways” by David Pendered.
December 5, 2011, The Tifton Gazette, “Several Items Discussed at Water Forum”. https://tiftongazette.com/local/x1331371471/Several-items-discussed-at-water-forum
December 5, 2011, The Gainesville Times, “Deadline to Comment on Water Supply Plan is Today” by Ashley Fielding.
https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/60104/
November 30, 2011, Access Northga.com, “Water Conservation Group Criticizes Deals Plan to Beef Up GA Water Supplies” by Ken Stanford. https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=243956
November 30, 2011, WGST Radio in Atlanta, “Water Supply Program Ignores Water Conservation Funding” (interview with Joe Cook) by Connie Cummings.
November 30, 2011, Blogtalkradio.com, “Georgia River Network – Georgia’s Dirty Dozen” by Southeast Green. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/southeastgreen/2011/11/30/georgia-river-network--georgias-dirty-dozen
November 22, 2011, WSAV-TV, “Rayonier Discharge Makes Dirty Dozen Rivers List” by Joann Merrigan. https://www2.wsav.com/news/2011/nov/22/rayonier-discharge-makes-dirty-dozen-rivers-list-ar-2743047/
November 21, 2011, Lagrange Daily News, “Section of river on ‘Dirty Dozen’ list” by Jennifer Shrader. https://lagrangenews.com/bookmark/16507012#ixzz1eNLktKem
November 21, 2011, The Tifton Gazette, “Legislative Forum on Water to be Held Dec 1”.
https://tiftongazette.com/x229374439/Legislative-forum-on-water-to-be-held-Dec-1
November 17, 2011, WABE News, “Georgia Water Taskforsce Releases Draft Report” by Shomial Ahmad.
https://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain/article/0/1/1876189/Atlanta./Georgia.water.taskforce.releases.draft.report
November 17, 2011 : Rome Tribune "River advocate scores state water task force for stinting conservation, Joe Cook: Water plan lacks conservation funding” by AP, staff reports.
November 16, 2011, The Cherokee Tribune, “Juanita Hughes: The treasure of a red leaf in the hand of a child” by Juanita Hughes.
https://cherokeetribune.com/bookmark/16445275-Juanita-Hughes-The-treasure-of-a-red-leaf-in-the-hand-of-a-child
November 16, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “State panel approves water supply plan” by Dave Williams.
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/industry-news/green/
November 16, 2011, Gainesville Times, “Water supply task force focuses on new construction, Environmental groups say plan ignores funding for conservation projects” by Ashley Fielding.
https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/59272/
November 16, 2011, Gwinnett Post, “Georgia water supply task force looks to reservoirs” by Dorie Turner.
https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2011/nov/16/georgia-water-supply-task-force-looks-reservoirs/
November 13, 2011, Bryan County News, “Ogeechee Gets No 1 on 2011 Dirty Rivers List” by Danielle Hipps. https://beta.bryancountynews.net/section/101/article/17004/
November 13, 2011, usalco, “Georgia Clean Water Group Ranks States Most Polluted Waterways”. https://usalco.com/company/news/georgia-clean-water-group-ranks-states-most-polluted-waterways-187
November 10, 2011 Dirty Dozen PKG, UGA Newsource https://youtu.be/s_RWOSxEm64
November 10, 2011 Savannah Morning News, “Ogeechee Fish Kill tops Dirty Dozen Water Offenses” by Mary Landers. https://m.savannahnow.com/news/2011-11-10/ogeechee-fish-kill-tops-dirty-dozen-water-offenses
November 9, 2001. Cherokee Tribune. “Group: Proposed Reservoir A ‘Dirty’ Project” by Kristal Dixon https://cherokeetribune.com/bookmark/16357217-Group-Proposed-reservoir-a-%E2%80%98dirty%E2%80%99-project
November 9, 2011, 11Alive TV, “VININGS: Chattahoochee Named Among 'Dirtiest' Waterways” https://www.11alive.com/news/article/212365/40/VININGS-Chattahoochee-named-among-dirtiest-waterways
November 9, 2011. Athens Banner Herald, “Editorial: Report on rivers is valuable tool” https://onlineathens.com/opinion/2011-11-09/editorial-report-rivers-valuable-tool
November 9, 2011. Dawsonnews.com, “Shoal Creek Reservoir Makes ‘Dirty Dozen” List” by Michele Hester. https://www.dawsonnews.com/section/1/article/8088/
November 9, 2011, Neighbor Newspapers Atlanta, “West Buckhead Site on State Dirty Dozen List” by Staff Reports. https://neighbornewspapers.com/stories/West-Buckhead-site-on-state-Dirty-Dozen-list,177805
November 9, 2011, The Upson Beacon, “Flint River Ranks # 7 on 2011 "Dirty Dozen" List”.
November 8, 2011, AJC, “Group names "Dirty Dozen" water violators in state” by Jeffry Scott. https://www.ajc.com/news/dirty-dozen-list-released-1219852.html
November 8, 2011, Albany Herald, “Georgia Water Coalition Issues "Dirty Dozen" River Report” by Jim West. https://www.albanyherald.com/news/2011/nov/07/georgia-water-coalition-issues-dirty-dozen-river-r/
November 8, 2011, GA Times Union, “Rayonier acknowledges waste water problem cited in Dirty Dozen” by Mike Morrison. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2011-11-08/story/rayonier-acknowledges-waste-issues-0
November 8, 2011, The Macon Telegraph, "Water Coalition Names ‘Dirty Dozen’” by Heather Duncan. https://www.macon.com/2011/11/08/1776545/water-coalition-names-dirty-dozen.html#storylink=misearch
November 8, 2011, The Rural and Progressive Blog, “The Glass Won’t Even Be Half Full” by Katherine Cummings. https://ruralandprogressive.blogspot.com/
Dianna Wedincamp was interviewed by Tim Bryant on WGAU in Athens
November 7, 2011. WALB-TV, “Flint River named in Georgia Water Coalition's "Dirty Dozen"” by Jim Wallace. text https://www.walb.com/story/15979793/flint-river-named-in-georgia-water-coalitions-dirty-dozen, video https://www.walb.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=6427780&h1=Flint%20makes%20the%20%27dirty%20dozen%27&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=165600&LaunchPageAdTag=Search%20Results&activePane=info&rnd=8731745
November 7, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Enviro group targets reservoir projects” by Dave Williams. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2011/11/enviro-group-targets-reservoir-projects.html
November 7, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle Saporta Report, “State’s Dirty Dozen Waters Named by Georgia Water Coalition”, by David Pendered. https://saportareport.com/?s=dirty+dozen
November 7, Rome News Tribune, “ Georgia Water Coalition names Coosa River among the ‘Dirty Dozen’ - 12 worst offenses to Georgia’s water”, by CRBI Reports https://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/16314078/article-Georgia-Water-Coalition-names-Coosa-River-among-the-%E2%80%98Dirty-Dozen%E2%80%99---12-worst-offenses-to-Georgia%E2%80%99s-water?
November 7, 2011, GPB Radio, “Twelve Rivers Make 'Dirty' List” By Orlando Montoya. https://www.gpb.org/news/2011/11/07/twelve-rivers-make-dirty-list
November 7, 2011, Sustainable Savannah, “Coastal Georgia Rivers Top ‘Dirty Dozen’ List”, by John Bennett https://sustainablesavannah.com/conservation/coastal-georgia-rivers-top-dirty-dozen-list/
November 7, 2011, WSAV, “GA Water Coalition Names "Dirty Dozen" worst offenses to State's Water” by Crystal Bruce. https://www2.wsav.com/news/2011/nov/07/ga-water-coalition-names-dirty-dozen-worst-offense-ar-2667881/
November 7, 2011, Savannah Business Journal, “Georgia Water Coalition Names Its ‘Dirty Dozen’ for 2011; Includes Harbor Deepening Concerns”, by Lou Phelps. https://savannahbusinessjournal.com/news/68-state-regional-news/1592-georgia-water-coalition-names-its-dirty-dozen-for-2011-includes-harbor-deepening-concerns.html
November 7, 2011, The Macon Telegraph, (Teaser) “Coalition Names ‘Dirty Dozen’ Offenses to Georgia’s Water” by Heather Duncan. https://www.macon.com/2011/11/07/1775858/coalition-names-dirty-dozen-offenses.html#storylink=misearch
November 6, 2011, Rome News Tribune, “Coalition: Plant puts Coosa on Dirty River List” by Kim Sloan. https://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/16302802/article-Coalition--Plant-puts-Coosa-on-dirty-river-list?
November 6, 2011, Chattahoochee Times, “Coosa River named to ‘Dirty Dozen’” by Andy Johns. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/nov/05/coosa-named-georgias-dirty-dozen-list-polluted-riv/
November 5, 2011, Gainesville Times, “Glades Reservoir Makes Dirty Dozen Waterway List” by Ashley Fielding. https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/58794/
November 5, 2011, Georgia Times Union, “Altamaha Named 2nd-Most Damaged GA Waterway” by Mike Morrison. https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2011-11-05/story/altamaha-named-2nd-most-damaged-georgia-waterway
October 2, 2011, Savannah Morning News, “$30 million reservoir may be solution to Savannah water problem from deepening harbor” by Mary Landers
September 7, 2011, GPB News, “Water Council Approves Final Plan,” by Josephine Bennett
August 21, 2011, Cherokee Tribune op-ed, “Dams to nowhere: Projects drain public coffers, rivers,” by Joe Cook
August 16, 2011, GPB Radio, “Balancing Water Conservation and Energy Needs,” by Melissa Stiers
July 15, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Officials moving forward on nine new reservoirs,” by Dave Williams
July 13, 2011, Savannah Morning News editorial, “What reeks about rivers,” by Tom Barton
July 2011, Georgia Trend magazine, “GreenRoom: July 2011,” by Ben Young, https://www.georgiatrend.com/features-environment/07_11_greenroom.shtml
June 29, 2011, Rome News-Tribune, “Court: Atlanta can draw water from Lake Lanier”
June 18, 2011, AJC op-ed, “Atlanta Forward / Another View: Lake Lanier access worth every effort,” by Sally Bethea
June 11, 2011, Gainesville Times, “Hall wants more water from planned reservoir,” by Ashley Fielding
June 5, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Water project still millions short,” by Chris Joyner
June 4, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Consultant’s power raises questions,” by Chris Joyner
June 1, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Water Woes: Forsyth immersed in push for reservoirs,” by Jeffry Scott and Patrick Fox
May 23, 2011, Rome News-Tribune, “Ga., Fla., Ala. still in court after 20 years of litigation,” by Kendall Gadie and Meredith McDermott, Berrry College
May 16, 2011, Rome News-Tribune, “In solving regional water woes, interbasin transfers a controversial solution,” by Sunny Rollings and Nathan C. Jones, Berry College
May 12, 2011, Savannah Morning News, “Report: Coastal Georgia population to double, but water adequate to meet needs,” by Mary Landers
May 3, 2011, WALB-TV, “Reservoirs could take S. GA water,” by Jim Wallace
May 1, 2011, SaportaReport.com, “Georgia Needs Leaders Who Will Fight for Our Water Resources,” by Sally Bethea
Apr. 25, 2011, GPB News, “Bacteria Monitored in Rivers,” by Melissa Stiers
Apr. 18, 2011, Savannah Morning News, “Georgia water bill aids speculators,” by David Kyler
Apr. 14, 2011, Gainesville Times, “Water authority gets last parcel for reservoir,” by Frank Reddy
Apr. 12, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Deal's water plans advance despite concerns,” by Chris Joyner
Apr. 11, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Senate cuts DOT pollution exemptions from bill,” by Christopher Quinn
Apr. 8, 2011, The Brunswick News , “Group keeps tabs on possible water legislation,” by Shanessa Fakour
Apr. 6, 2011, The Georgia Report, “GEFA raises $213.9 million from loan selloff,” by Tom Crawford
Apr. 6, 2011, Dawson News, “Testing the waters: Officials, activists trek to Etowah,” by Frank Reddy, https://www.dawsonnews.com/section/1/article/6361/
Apr. 4, 2011, AJC PolitiFact Georgia, “Water advocate says toilets could save nearly 50 million gallons daily,” https://www.politifact.com/georgia/statements/2011/apr/04/sally-bethea/water-advocate-says-toilets-could-save-nearly-50-m/
Mar. 21, 2011, Athens Banner-Herald, “State could finance rest of reservoir,” by Erin France
Mar. 21, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Deal urges progress on water projects,” by Chris Joyner
Mar. 14, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Green groups flood House chairman on water transfers,” by Jim Galloway in Political Insider blog
Mar. 12, 2011, Georgia Times-Union, “Centuries old logs on river bottoms would be auctioned if Ga. Senate bill passes,” by Mike Morrison
Mar. 12, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Tennessee border war resurfaces in water bills,” by Chris Joyner
Mar. 11, 2011, Georgia Times-Union, “Report: Metro Atlanta should conserve before building more reservoirs,” by Walter Jones
March 11, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Senate allows private funds for reservoirs,” by Dave Williams
Mar. 9, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Showdown over water rights Wednesday at 11th Circuit,” by Bill Rankin and Chris Joyner
Mar. 6, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution “‘Most important case’ for Georgia in decades,” by Bill Rankin
Feb. 25, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Proposal to exempt state DOT advances: Bill would free largest polluter from paying huge amounts in fines,” by April Hunt
Feb. 25, 2011, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, “Mullis wants Tennessee exempt from water rules,” by Andy Johns
Feb. 23, 2011, Macon Telegraph, “Legislative Notebook: Panel votes to relax oversight of road builders,” by Maggie Lee
Feb. 23, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Proposal to exempt state DOT from fines advancing in House,” by April Hunt
Feb. 18, 2011, AP/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution (also in Augusta Chronicle, Miami Herald), “Legislation would allow public-private reservoirs,” by Chris Joyner and Ray Henry
Feb. 18, 2011, AP/ Rome News-Tribune, “Bill would allow public-private reservoirs in Ga.,” reporting contributed by Diane Wagner
Feb. 15, 2011, The Georgia Report, “Senators want to kill local planning law,” by Tom Crawford
Feb. 13, 2011, Saporta Report guest column, “Georgians should not waste money on new water reservoirs,” by April Ingle
Feb. 13, 2011, Associated Press, “Canton reservoir shows realities of Deal plan,” by Ray Henry and Shannon McCaffrey
Ran in (or online at): Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Macon Telegraph, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, Beaumont Enterprise, Cherokee Tribune, Tifton Gazette, Rome News-Tribune, and others
Feb. 12, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial, “Water supply: Georgia at last ends its action dry spell”
Feb. 12, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution op-ed, “Set aside funds for efficient solutions,” by Jenny Hoffner
Feb. 11, 2011, Anniston Star, “State’s wish for stronger water rules is ignored,” by Jason Bacaj
Feb. 11, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Water transfers back before lawmakers,” by Dave Williams
Feb. 10, 2011, GPB Radio, “Alabama Concerned over Georgia Water Decisions,” by Melissa Stiers
Feb. 9, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Bill exempts DOT from pollution fines,” by April Hunt
Feb. 8, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “DNR board not told of letters opposing water rule,” by Chris Joyner [also ran in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 9]
Feb. 3, 2011, Macon Telegraph, “Midstate legislators propose road-building bill,” by Maggie Lee
Feb. 3, 2011, Creative Loafing Atlanta, “'Georgia's Area 51' eyed for reservoir: Proposed 2,000-acre lake could be money-maker for Atlanta,” by Thomas Wheatley
February 2, 2011, Albany Herald, “Is Georgia’s governor double-Dealing?” by Carlton Fletcher
Feb. 2, 2011, The Brunswick News, “Riverkeeper following state legislation”
Feb. 1, 2011, The Brunswick News, “Environmental group opposes new state rule,” by Shanessa Fakour
Jan. 30, 2011, Albany Herald, “Keeping the Flint River safe,” by Carlton Fletc
Jan. 28, 2011, AJC, “Homeowners group wants Lanier's level higher,” by Jeffry Scott and Patrick Fox
Jan. 27, 2011, AJC, “DNR board approves new water transfer rule,” by Chris Joyner, https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/dnr-board-approves-new-816583.html
Jan. 27, 2011, Gainesville Times, “Reservoir rules not expected to impact Glades,” by Melissa Weinman, https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/44957/
Jan. 27, 2011, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Georgia poised to regulate water transfers,” by Dave Williams
Jan. 27, 2011, AP (Macon Telegraph, Augusta Chronicle, Gwinnett Daily Post, Miami Herald, Montgomery Advertiser, Bloomberg, etc.), “Ga. adopts rules meant to restrict water shifts,” by Ray Henry
Jan. 27, 2011, GPB TV, Prime Time Lawmakers, Sally Bethea (and Ross Tolleson) interviewed by Scott Slade
Jan. 26, 2011, Macon Telegraph, “State set to approve new rule on water,” by Maggie Lee
Jan. 26, 2011, GPB News, “Controversial Water Rules Adopted,” by Melissa Stiers, https://www.gpb.org/news/2011/01/26/controversial-water-rules-adopted
Jan. 26, 2011, Columbus Ledger AP, “Environmentalists want Ga. water rule strengthened,” by Ray Henry
Jan. 24, 2011, Rome News-Tribune, “Water pleas don’t alter plans,” by Diane Wagner
Jan. 19, 2011, Flagpole Magazine, City Dope column (“The State of the State Water Crisis” section), by Dave Marr
Jan. 6, 2011, Chattanooga Times Free Press, “Georgia considers water transfer rules,” by Andy Johns
Jan. 5, 2011, Morris News Service [ran Jan. 5 in Florida Times-Union, Georgia Times-Union, Augusta Chronicle, Cedartown Standard, Rome News-Tribune], “Georgia Water Ruling Hinges on One Word” / “Semantics Impede Water Ruling,” by Walter Jones, https://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2011-01-05/story/georgia-water-rule-hinges-one-word
Jan. 4, 2011, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Regulate water transfers carefully,” op-ed by Sally Bethea, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/regulate-water-transfers-carefully-794154.html
Jan. 4, 2011, Rome News-Tribune, “Local leaders link water to jobs,” by Diane Wagner
2010
2010
Dec. 20, 2010, The Water Main blog, “Proposed Water Transfer Rule Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Protect State’s Rivers, Communities”
Dec. 20, 2010, White County News/ www.accessnorthga.com, “Proposed water transfer rules questioned”
Dec. 17, 2010, Marietta Daily Journal, “Joe Cook: Cobb at epicenter of water basin debate,” op-ed by Joe Cook
Dec. 15, 2010, Georgia Public Radio, “Deal Wants New Reservoirs,” by Melissa Stiers
Dec. 14, 2010, Rome News-Tribune, “Proposed water rules don’t protect rivers, communities,” op-ed by Joe Cook
Nov. 18, 2010, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, “Water plan asks Georgia 'evaluate' Tennessee River,” by Andy Johns
November 5, 2010, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Deal to face many thorny issues as governor,” by Jeremy Redmon
October 25, 2010, Anderson Independent Mail, “Conservation key to sustaining Savannah basin, experts agree,” by Anna Mitchell
October 23, 2010, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Progress on tri-state water deal unclear; Governors silent as they near end of their terms,” by Patrick Fox
Oct. 20, 2010, www.examiner.com, “Georgia Water Coalition raises Water Issues with Georgia Voters”
Oct. 14, 2010, Gainesville Times, “Barnes may push for extension in ruling over water wars,” by Jeff Gill, https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/154/article/39471/
Oct. 12, 2010, AccessNorthGa.com, “Ga. water issues addressed in TV ad,” by Ken Stanford, https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=232970&c=10
Oct. 12, 2010, Marietta Daily Journal, “Barnes: State must show plan to solve water crisis,” by Jon Gillooly
Oct. 11, 2010, The Water Main blog, “Georgia Water Coalition Commercial Calls Voter Attention to Important Water Issues,” https://thewatermain.blogspot.com/2010/10/georgia-water-coalition-commercial.html
Oct. 1, 2010, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Ga senators file legislation aimed at fixing water woes,” by Bob Keefe, https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/ga-senators-file-legislation-649130.html
Sept. 22, 2010, Atlanta Journal-Constitution op-ed, “Conservation, fair distribution and trust are keys to solving water issue,” by Sally Bethea, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/conservation-fair-distribution-and-618581.html
Sept. 16, 2010, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, “Panel ‘Addressing’ Role of Tennessee River,” by Andy Johns, https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/sep/16/panel-addressing-role-tennessee-river/
August 12, 2010, Tifton Gazette, “Water symposium registration deadline set for Aug. 16”
July 2, 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Atlanta’s running out of water, and time,” by Dave Williams
July 2, 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Candidates discuss Atlanta’s water needs,” by Dave Williams
July 1, 2010, Augusta Metro Spirit, “This Just In” column notes Paddle Georgia and candidate forum, by Eric Johnson
June 30, 2010, Columbia County News-Times editorial, “Candidates Dry Up at Water Forum”
June 26, 2010, Augusta Chronicle, Sylvia Cooper column includes several segments on GWC candidate forum 6/24, https://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/city-ink/2010-06-26/citys-newest-marvel-garners-appreciation?v=1277585168
June 24, 2010, Augusta Chronicle, “Governor hopefuls in Augusta for forum”
June 24, 2010, WGAU 1340-AM Athens, “Athens Group Hosts Candidates’ Debate in Augusta”
June 24, 2010, Columbia County News-Times, “Georgia candidates debate on water worries,” by Donnie Fetter – also ran under headline “Democrat candidates say no at forum to interbasin water transfers”
June 23, 2010, Columbia County News-Times, “Governor hopefuls to debate water law,” by Donnie Fetter
June 22, 2010, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer editorial, “Turning all taps toward Atlanta,” by Dusty Nix
June 22, 2010, The Brunswick News editorial, “Many questions arise about state water issue”
June 22, 2010, Augusta Chronicle, “No water transfers for Savannah River,” letter to the editor by Nathan Deal
June 22, 2010, “Peanut Politics” blog post, https://peanutpolitics-keith.blogspot.com/2010/06/water-issue-is-critical-for-rural.html
June 21, 2010, Augusta Chronicle editorial, “Candidates' stance is all wet: Favoring interbasin transfers shouldn't get you elected governor”
June 21, 2010, Savannah Morning News, “That Giant Sucking Sound,” political cartoon by Mark Streeter
June 21, 2010, Morris News Service, “Handel Makes River Water an Issue,” by Walter Jones
June 21, 2010, Augusta Chronicle, “Governor hopefuls to attend forum Thursday”
June 16, 2010, Savannah Morning News, “Governor Hopefuls Don’t Rule Out Savannah Water Drain,” by Walter Jones
June 2, 2010, WDUN 550-AM Gainesville (GA), Sally Bethea interviewed about GA Water Stewardship Act
May 25, 2010, Augusta Chronicle editorial, “Water Pressure: State’s water crisis should loom large on gubernatorial candidates’ radar”
May 22, 2010, Georgia Times-Union, “New Georgia law bans riding ATVs in riverbeds,” by Walter Jones and Terry Dickson
May 20, 2010, Fulton County Daily Report op-ed, “Water reservoir bill presents bad policy for Georgia,” by Sally Bethea
May 19, 2010, Flagpole Magazine, Comment: “Water Woes Not Solved,” by Ben Emanuel
May 18, 2010, Augusta Chronicle, “Water becomes an issue in Georgia governor race,” by Rob Pavey
May 17, 2010, Fulton County Daily Report, “Activists Fight Reservoir Bill,” by Andy Peters
May 15, 2010, AJC op-ed, “Water efficiency delivers supply at lower cost,” by Jenny Hoffner
May 14, 2010, The Georgia Report, “Perdue plan will save water, but how much?” by Tom Crawford
May 6, 2010, WGAU 1340-AM, Sally Bethea interviewed on Newsmakers with Tim Bryant
May 4, 2010, Newnan Times-Herald, “South Fulton Reservoir Clears Hurdle?” by Sarah Fay Campbell
April 23, 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Rural legislators push interbasin transfer rules,” by Dave Williams
April 19, 2010, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, “Dalton Utilities CEO defends hydraulic fracturing,” by Andy Johns
April 18, 2010, Georgia Times-Union, “State selling off part of loan portfolio,” by Walter Jones
April 6, 2010, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, “Water Hits Boiling Point,” by Andy Johns
March 26, 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “State May Use Private Funds for Reservoirs,” by Dave Williams
March 25, 2010, AJC, “Senate plans for Lanier-less future,” by Dan Chapman
March 25, 2010, AJC op-ed, “Water transfers need supervision,” by Rev. Alan Jenkins and Kate McGregor Mosley
March 24, 2010, Augusta Chronicle, “Lawmaker tries to add rules to transfer water from river,” by Walter Jones
March 22, 2010, The Georgia Report, “We’ll be fighting water wars for a long time,” by Tom Crawford
March 20, 2010, LaGrange Daily News, “Time to Take Next Step to Secure Georgia’s Water Future,” op-ed by Sen. Jeff Chapman and Rep. DuBose Porter
March 19, 2010, Rome News-Tribune, editorial: “Water on the Brain”
March 16, 2010, Statesboro Herald, “Bill aims to protect our local rivers,” by Holli Deal Bragg
March 16, 2010, GPB radio story on River Basin Protection Act, by Jon Sepulvado, quoting Joe Cook (audio interview) on IBTs
March 15, 2010, Forsyth County News, “Bills target conservation,” by Jennifer Sami
March 10, 2010, Flagpole Magazine, “On the Water” in City Dope column by Dave Marr
March 10, 2010, Savannah Morning News, “Bill would make it tougher to move water,” by Mary Landers
March 10, 2010, Rome News-Tribune, “Sponsors line up for water bill,” by Diane Wagner
March 10, 2010, Albany Herald, “Legislation in Atlanta could help Flint River area,” by Pete Skiba
March 7, 2010, Athens Banner-Herald, “Lobbyist makes his pitch to state lawmakers: Will catching rain catch on with public?” by Walter Jones
Feb. 26, 2010, GPB News, “Water Conservation Groups Don’t Like Loan Sell-Off,” by Susanna Capelouto
Feb. 20, 2010, Calhoun Times, op-ed by Joe Cook, “Stop Water Grab”
Feb. 17, 2010, AP story in LA Times and elsewhere, “Nuclear loan guarantee for Southern Co. energy giant raises hackles of environmentalists,” by Shannon McCaffrey
Feb. 14, 2010, Macon Telegraph, “Plan allowing private companies to sell public water concerns many,” by Heather Duncan
Feb. 13, 2010, Athens Banner-Herald, “Perdue Water Plan Out in Front of A-C,” by Blake Aued
Feb. 9, 2010, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer editorial: “Plugging leaks good way to start managing our water”
Feb. 8, 2010, Brunswick News, “Perdue’s Water Bill Will Be Scrutinized,” by Hank Rowland
Feb. 7, 2010, Cartersville Daily News Tribune, “Opposition to Water Transfers Grows,” op-ed by Joe Cook
Feb. 5, 2010, SaportaReport/ Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Environmental Outlook in 2010 Session Partly Sunny,” by Maria Saporta
Feb. 4, 2010, Macon Telegraph, “Perdue proposes water-saving measures including low-flow toilets, faucets,” by Travis Fain, https://www.macon.com/local/story/1009976.html
Feb. 3, 2010, WABE-Atlanta, evening newscast by Denis O’Hayer, April Ingle quoted on governor’s water conservation bill
Feb. 3, 2010, Rome News-Tribune, “Bill aims to save water: House and Senate leaders expected to introduce Water Stewardship Act today,” by Diane Wagner
Jan. 29, 2010, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Legislator seeks partial statewide outdoor watering ban,” by Jeremy Redmon
Jan. 13, 2010, GPB radio, Jill Johnson quoted in news brief by John Sepulvado about potential for water efficiency mandate legislation in General Assembly session
Jan. 13, 2010, AP story in Macon Telegraph, “Georgia Water Bill Focuses on Leaky Pipes,” [SB 311], https://www.macon.com/220/story/984418.html
Jan. 11, 2010, AJC op-ed, “Secrecy Poisons Water Debate,” by Gil Rogers, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/secrecy-poisons-water-debate-272741.html
Jan. 8, 2010, AJC, “Judge: States’ water rights negotiations to be kept secret,” by Jeremy Redmon
Jan. 8, 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Transportation, water, budget top list of concerns,” by Dave Williams (quotes Jill Johnson)
Jan. 6, 2010, Flagpole Magazine, “State Water Progress” in City Dope column, by Dave Marr
Jan. 1-7, 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle (p. 18A), “Unfinished green agendas facing state, city,” by Dave Williams (featuring American Viewpoint poll results)
Jan. 1, 2010, Rome News-Tribune, “Stage now set for 2010 push: Lawmakers take stock of a contentious 2009 session,” by Diane Wagner
2009
2009
Dec. 20, 2009, Chattanooga Times-Free Press op-ed, “Cook: River Raid in the Works? –Georgia task force publicly softens threat of water supply grab, but continued vigilance is appropriate,” by Joe Cook
Dec. 16, 2009, Flagpole Magazine, “Water Matters” in City Dope editorial by Dave Marr [on GWC Dickinson media briefing]
Dec. 16, 2009, Flagpole Magazine, “Speaking of Water” in City Dope editorial by Dave Marr [on the Georgia Water Wire blog]
Dec. 15, 2009, LaGrange Daily News Online, op-ed, “Using Lake Lanier for water supply is best option,” by Sally Bethea
Dec. 13, 2009, Savannah Morning News op-ed, “Atlanta Must Conserve, Not Take,” by Ben Emanuel [reprint from Athens Banner-Herald, Dec. 10]
Dec. 13, 2009, Savannah Morning News, “Savannah Frets Over Atlanta’s Water Plans,” by Mary Landers
Dec. 12, 2009, Beyond the Trestle blog, “Let’s Talk About Water,” by Martin Matheny, https://beyondthetrestle.com/node/131
Dec. 11, 2009, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Water Supply Panel Eyeing Lake Burton,” by Dave Williams, https://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/12/14/story1.html?b=1260766800%5E2571161&page=1
Dec. 11, 2009, Athens Banner-Herald, “State Taken to Task on Water Goals,” by Blake Aued, https://www.onlineathens.com/stories/121109/new_534385426.shtml
Dec. 11, 2009, AJC op-ed, “Hey Atlanta, Hands Off Our Water,” by State Sen. Jim Butterworth, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/hey-atlanta-hands-off-237175.html
Dec. 11, 2009, WABE radio 90.1 Atlanta, story by Denis O’Hayer
Dec. 11, 2009, Georgia News Network/ WGST 640 AM Atlanta, interview with April Ingle
Dec. 11, 2009, GPB radio, “Water Task Force Considers Options,” by John Sepulvado, https://www.gpb.org/news/2009/12/11/water-task-force-considers-options
Dec. 11, 2009, The Water Main blog, GWC press release on Dickinson media briefing, https://thewatermain.blogspot.com/2009/12/national-water-expert-provides-case-for.html
Dec. 11, 2009, Saporta Report, “Environmentalists Cautiously Optimistic on Water Plan,” by Maria Saporta
Dec. 10, 2009, Athens Banner-Herald, Op-ed, “Water efficiency is metro Atlanta’s best bet,” by Ben Emanuel
Dec. 9, 2009, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer editorial, “Water Warnings,” by Dusty Nix
Dec. 9, 2009, Macon Telegraph, Letter to the Editor, “Water Conservation” by Peg Jones
Dec. 8, 2009, AJC, Letter to the Editor, “Conservation, Efficiency Will Speed 3-State Deal” by April Ingle
Dec. 8, 2009, Bainbridge Post-Searchlight, Editorial: “No Dams,” https://www.thepostsearchlight.com/news/2009/dec/08/no-dams/
Dec. 7, 2009, Macon Telegraph, “Middle Georgia rivers may be new water source for Atlanta,” by Heather Duncan, https://www.macon.com/local/story/943520.html
Dec. 5, 2009, Rome News-Tribune op-ed, “Task Force Should Study Conservation Measures,” by Joe Cook
Nov. 30, 2009, WABE Atlanta, “Water Conservation Advocates Skeptical of Water War Options Proposed by State Leaders,” Sally Bethea interviewed by Denis O'Hayer
Nov. 25, 2009, AP, “Ga. Task Force Concerned with Water Timetable” – ran in Augusta Chronicle, NY Times and other outlets under various headlines [https://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/25/met_556994.shtml; https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/11/25/business/AP-US-Water-Wars.html]
Nov. 22, 2009, www.southeastgreen.com, op-ed: “Judicial Ruling: Common Sense Solutions for Metro Water Crisis,” by Sally Bethea
Nov. 19, 2009, Newsmakers with Tim Bryant, 1340 AM WGAU Athens, interview with Ben Emanuel, https://1340wgau.com/inside/newsmakers.html
Nov. 17, 2009, AJC, “Poll: Conserve water, expand reservoirs,” by Dan Chapman
Nov. 15, 2009, Rome News-Tribune, “Pass the Life Jackets…,” Sunday editorial
Nov. 6, 2009, Chattanooga Times-Free Press, “Dalton Test Could Help Solve Water War,” by Gary Tanner [about ASR]
Nov. 2, 2009, “Something Bad Is in the Air,” weekly column by Tom Crawford, Capitol Impact (on “foxes in the henhouse” at EPD and DNR)
Oct. 27, 2009, Savannah Morning News, “Atlanta Attorney Tapped to Lead EPD,” by Mary Landers, https://savannahnow.com/news/2009-10-27/atlanta-attorney-tapped-lead-epd
Oct. 27, 2009, Fulton County Daily Report, “K&S lawyer tapped for Ga. environmental department,” by Andy Peters
Oct. 26, 2009, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Lanier and Allatoona boosters want lake levels permanently raised,” by Dan Chapman, https://www.ajc.com/news/lanier-and-allatoona-boosters-173918.html
Oct. 23, 2009, Rome News-Tribune, “Chamber members discuss education, transportation, water with gubernatorial candidate” [DuBose Porter], by Jeff Gable, https://www.romenews-tribune.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Chamber+members+discuss+education-+transportation-+water+with+gubernatorial+candidate-%20&id=4102957-Chamber+members+discuss+education-+transportation-+water+with+gubernatorial+candidate-
Oct. 11, 2009, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer editorial, “Was this ruling ambiguous,” by Dusty Nix, https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/178/story/869929.html#
Oct. 11, 2009, Gainesville Times house editorial: “No friends, only foes, in water wars,” https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/24620/#
Oct. 10, 2009, Cherokee Tribune op-ed: “The Etowah River Grab Is On,” by Diane Minick, https://cherokeetribune.com/pages/full_story/push?article-The+Etowah+River+grab+is+on%20&id=3926821-The+Etowah+River+grab+is+on&instance=secondary_story_left_column
Oct. 9, 2009, Rome News-Tribune, “Northeast Georgia Reservoir would transfer water from Etowah River,” by Diane Wagner (about Shoal Creek project in Dawson Forest), https://www.rn-t.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Northeast+Georgia+reservoir+would+transfer+water+from+Etowah+River-%20&id=3885513-Northeast+Georgia+reservoir+would+transfer+water+from+Etowah+River-
Oct. 8, 2009, AJC, “Water talks, water talks everywhere,” by Dan Chapman, https://www.ajc.com/news/water-talks-water-talks-157348.html
Oct. 7, 2009, AJC, “Hall County Oasis Could Disappear Under Lake,” by Dan Chapman, https://www.ajc.com/news/hall-county-oasis-could-155730.html
Oct. 7, 2009, AJC op-ed: “Atlanta’s sewers need state and federal aid,” by Sally Bethea, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/atlantas-sewers-need-state-156413.html
Oct. 6, 2009, AP story: “Judge again rules against Georgia in water fight” (ran in Macon Telegraph, Augusta Chronicle…)
Oct. 6, 2009, AJC, “Judge again rules against Georgia in water fight,” by Bill Rankin (different from AP story above), https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/judge-again-rules-against-155401.html
Oct. 1, 2009, Cherokee Tribune, “Etowah Would Supply Proposed Reservoir,” by Ashley Fuller, https://www.cherokeetribune.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Etowah+would+supply+proposed+reservoir%20&id=3766177-Etowah+would+supply+proposed+reservoir
Oct. 1, 2009, Chattanooga Times-FreePress, “Lake Lanier Ruling Revives Water Concerns,” Andy Johns, https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/oct/01/lake-lanier-ruling-revives-water-concerns/, with comments on conservation by Joe Cook, CRBI
Oct. 1, 2009, Gainesville Times, “State Water Task Force Considered a Good Idea,” Ashley Fielding, https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/24225/, about Gov. Perdue’s new water supply contingency task force (“cast the net pretty wide”)
Sept. 29, 2009, The Birmingham News, “Alabama Worries Atlanta will Solve Water Crisis by Tapping Coosa River Too Deeply,” Mary Orndorff, https://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/metro.ssf?/base/news/125421214169761.xml&coll=2
Sept. 12, 2009, AJC, “Atlantans Backslide Into Wasting Precious Water,” Dan Chapman, https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlantans-backslide-into-wasting-136813.html
Sept. 11, 2009, Fulton County Daily Report, “Doubts Raised on GA Plans for Reservoirs” by Andy Peters (about proposed Glades Reservoir in Hall County)
Sept. 4, 2009, AJC op-ed: “Fractured state policies waste water,” by David Kyler, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/fractured-state-policies-waste-130788.html
Sept. 2, 2009, Savannah Morning News, Editorial: “State Leaders Must Get Serious About Water Conservation,” https://savannahnow.com/node/776041
Aug. 31, 2009, Anniston Star editorial: “Is Georgia Really an Ally?” https://www.annistonstar.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Is+Georgia+really+an+ally-%20&id=3498676-Is+Georgia+really+an+ally-
Aug. 30, 2009, AP story: “Georgia Considers Water Conservation Incentives,” by Jay Black
Aug. 27, 2009, Athens Banner-Herald editorial: “Governor deserves more kudos on water issue,” https://onlineathens.com/stories/082709/opi_486402593.shtml
Aug. 27, 2009, Macon Telegraph op-ed: “A common sense approach to water,” by state Sen. Jeff Chapman, https://www.macon.com/203/story/823512.html
Aug. 26, 2009, AJC, “Environmental groups, Perdue talk about water,” by Dan Chapman & Kristi Swartz, https://www.ajc.com/news/environmental-groups-perdue-talk-123731.html
Aug. 26, 2009, Rome News-Tribune, “Cook, Georgia Water Coalition Meets with Perdue,” by Jeff Gable, https://www.romenews-tribune.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Cook-+Georgia+Water+Coalition+meets+with+Perdue%20&id=3258408-Cook-+Georgia+Water+Coalition+meets+with+Perdue
Aug. 25, 2009, WABE Atlanta, “Perdue held water meeting with environmentalists,” by Charles Edwards, https://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1546843/Atlanta/Perdue.held.water.meeting.with.environmentalists#
Aug. 24, 2009, AJC Political Insider blog: “Sonny Perdue, Environmentalists and the Water War,” by Jim Galloway, https://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/08/24/sonny-perdue-environmentalists-and-the-water-war/
Aug. 9, 2009, AJC Letter to the Editor (lead Sunday LTE): Response to GWC op-ed “Take These Steps to Convserve Water,” Peter Morgan, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/readers-write-8-9readers-write-8-9-111098.html#story-continued
July 29, 2009, AJC op-ed: “Take These Steps to Convserve Water,” by April Ingle & Joe Cook, https://www.ajc.com/opinion/take-these-steps-to-102760.html
June 19, 2009, WGST w/Randy Cook, “Sally Bethea, interview”
June 17, 2009, Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Time to plan for the next drought”, By Sally Bethea.
June 11, 2009, Athens Banner-Herald, Associated Press. “State ends its strict curb on water use”. By Stephanie McCaffrey
June 10, 2009, Augusta Chronicle “Water rules may ease as Georgia no longer dry” Associated Press
May 1, 2009, Fayette Front Page: The Water Main, “The Georgia Water Coalition Applauds Governor, Legislators for protecting well water”.
March 25, 2009, Macon Telegraph, “Ad campaign targets water issues”. By Travis Fain.
March 19, 2009, Brunswick News, “’Fix a Leak Week’ Encourages Conservation”. By Anna Ferguson
March 12, 2009, Daily Report, “Opponents wary of bill that could ease coal plant permits”. By Andy Peters
March 10, 2009, By Savannah Morning News, “Bill aims to ensure protection of marshes”.
March 6, 2009, Savannah Morning News, “Bills would prevent pumping water into coastal aquifers, allow private cleanups”.
February 26, 2009, Savannahnow.com, “Bill seeks to protect underground drinking water”. By Mary Landers.
February 23, 2009, Rome News-Tribune, “A lost opportunity”- Editorial on water council appointments
February 17, 2009, Savannah Morning News, “Missing voices”- Editorial on water council appointments
February 16, 2009, Rome News-Tribune, “Environmental group reacts to water council”. By Diane Wagner.
February 16, 2009, Athens Banner-Herald, Editorial: Regional water councils will need close watching.
February 15, 2009, Savannahnow.com, “Naturalists: Regional water councils unbalanced”. By Mary Landers
February 15, 2009, Lagrange News, “Regional water panel names local members”. By Jennifer Shrader.
February 15, 2009, Chattanooga Times, “Water councils taking shape across Georgia” By Jake Armstrong.
February 13, 2009, Fayette Front Page, “Members of 174 partner-strong Georgia Water Coalition say that the Regional Water Council appointments announced Wednesday are unbalanced.”
February 11, 2009, Macon Telegraph, “Regional water councils appointed”. By S. Heather Duncan
February 11, 2009, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Georgia creates 10 new water councils”. By Stacy Shelton
February 2, 2009, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Water shortage still a worry for Georgians”. By Stacy Shelton- covering the GWC state-wide survey results
January 6, 2009, WABE, Atlanta Public Radio, “Drought likely key concern in Upcoming General Session”, interview with Sally Bethea-https://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1453223
January 3, 2009, Macon Telegraph, “Save cypress to help protect coastal values”, by Gordon Rogers
January 2, 2009, Atlanta-Journal Constitution, “With lake tapped out, we can’t just go with the flow”, by Rob Hunter and Jeff Seabright
2008
2008
November 23, 2008, Lagrange News, “Change could solve water crisis”, by Jennifer Shrader
November 15, 2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Lanier to retain more water” by Stacy Shelton
November 10, 2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Sewer overflow tunnel celebrated: City, river water will get better treatment” by Stacy Shelton
November 10, 2008, Fox 5 Atlanta, “City Leaders Announce Milestone in Atlanta Sewer Project”. Reported by Denise Dillon
November 4, 2008 The Morris News Source “Public gets say on Growth” by Jake Armstrong
October 2008 The Associated Press “Rivers group: Conserve water, don't build new dams” By Jeffery Collins
October 30, 2008 The Gainesville Times “Public packs mountains center to learn about Lanier” by Debbie Gilbert
October 29, 2008 The Augusta Chronicle “Groups object to dredging river Actions to clear way for shipping barges may hurt habitat, fish” by Rob Pavey
October 27, 2008 The Savannah Morning News “Georgia Conservancy: Vote 'yes' on Amendment 1” by Jim Stokes and Patty McIntosh
October 26, 2008 The Gainesville Times “On the Issues; Protecting the Planet” by Debbie Gilbert
October 23, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Conservation cheaper than dams, water group argues" By Stacey Shelton
October 21, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Vote carefully on all, but Amendment 2 worst of the lot” by Jim Wooten
October 20, 2008 Savannah Morning News “Carter: 'Yes' on growth amendment”
October 17, 2008 11 Alive News “Obama Enters Fray in Water Wars” by Marc Pickard
October 16, 2008 Augusta Chronicle “Corps will Cut Flow to Save Water” by Rob Pavey
October 15, 2008 Creative Loafing “Amendment 3: Crunch Time for ‘Private Cities’” and “Amendment 1: Tax Break for Tree Farmers” by Thomas Wheatley
October 10, 2008 The Brunswick News “Amendments to Constitution on Nov. Ballot” by Jess Davis
October 10, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Georgia to Army Corps; Slow Water from Lanier” by Stacey Shelton
October 7, 2008 The Times-Georgia “Proposed state constitutional amendment stirs controversy in Carroll County” by John Boan
October 7, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Amendment No. 3 is a bad move for state’s public policy” by Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, Wendell Willard, Mark Hatfield
October 1, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Guide to Voting on State Ballot Questions” by Mike King
September 29, 2008 The Augusta Chronicle “Environmentalists Buck at “Private Cities” measure” by Brandon Larrabee
September 22, 2008 ll Alive News Atlanta “Millions In Grants For Water Programs Cut” by Marc Pickard
September 19, 2008 Georgia Front Page.com “Georgia Water Coalition Urges Governor Purde to Embrace Cost-Effective Water Solutions in Tight fiscal Times.”
August 27, 2008 Incisive Media (online article) “'Private city' plan may create new legal work; If development districts are OK'd, tax, finance, real estate, capital markets, zoning and environmental practices will benefit” by Andy Peters
August 20, 2008 The Flagpole “The River They Want” by Pam Avery
August 17, 2008 The Atlanta Journal Constitution “Water War: Court Rulings Crucial to State; U.S. Supreme Court and a federal judge look at the big question: Does Georgia have the right to tap Lake Lanier?” by Stacey Shelton
August 15 2008 The Atlanta Journal Constitution “Scientists Fish for Truth about Endangered Species” by Mark Davis
August 13, 2008, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Damming the Flint is so Old School; Smarter Water Management Strategies cost less, do more” By Rebecca Wodder
August 8, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “River Advocate: Ban Watering During Daylight” By Stacy Shelton
June 19, 2008 Columbus Ledger “Three Southern Reservoirs Predicted to Fall” By Greg Bluestein
June 16, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Readers Write” By James Hiram Malone and J. Paul Blake
June 13, 2008 Columbus Ledger Enquirer “Meeting on IDDs Today” By Tim Chitwood
June 11, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Can’t Blame Corps for All Water Woes. Metro Leaders Must Push Management, Conservation” By Sally Bethea
June 10, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Hard to Beat the Heat: DROUGHT UPDATE: Clayton, Cherokee Among Those to Ease Water Rules” By Nancy Badertscher
June 9, 2008 Atlanta Magazine “The Blame Game. We had lots of opportunity to avoid these dry times. Who blew it?” By Bill Warhop
June 9, 2008 Atlanta Magazine “Face Off. How good intentions and bad ideas collided at the state Capitol.” By Steve Fennessy
May 13, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Law Creates New Division to Build Reservoirs” By Stacy Shelton
May 9, 2008 Lagrange Daily News “Lowering Flow at Peachtree Draws Comments” By Jennifer Shrader
May 7, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Water Czar Lifts Some Restrictions, but Not City’s” By Jeffry Scott
May 7, 2008 Access North Georgia “Georgia Water Restrictions Relaxed” By The Associated Press
May 7, 2008 WSB TV “State Officials Relax Water Restrictions” May 7, 2008 Macon Telegraph “Georgia Environmental Officials Relax Water Restrictions” By Greg Bluestein
May 6, 2008 Lagrange Daily News “Florida: ‘Flat’ Minimum Flow Hurts Bay” By Jennifer Shrader
May 5, 2008 WSB Radio “Some Restrictions Lifted but Drought Lingers”
May 4, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Will Water Park Spring Up in Buford Amid Drought? By Jeremy Redmon
May 2, 2008 Atlanta Business Chronicle “Georgia To Concentrate on Expanding Reservoirs” By Dave Williams
May 1, 2008 Lagrange Daily News “State: Lower Water Flow From Atlanta” By Jennifer Shrader
April 28, 2008 USA Today “As Southeast Drought Eases, Water Bills Rise” By Larry Copeland
April 24, 2008 Rome News-Tribune “Politics is Toxic in Waters”
April 22, 2008 The Atlanta-Journal Constitution “Georgia Officials Take Wrong Tack on Water” By Joe Cook
April 22, 2008 The Atlanta-Journal Constitution “Earth Day makes Way Into the Mainstream” By Stacy Shelton
April 9, 2008 Marietta Daily Journal “Legislators Split on Water Bill” By Jon Gillooly
April 8, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Water, Water Everywhere as Legislature Starts and Ends” By Stacy Shelton
April 6, 2008 Rome News-Tribune “Legislature Fails to Limit Interbasin Water Transfers” By Diane Wagner
April 2, 2008 Lucid Idiocy “How Big a Priority is Water Conservation at the Capitol?” By Travis Fain
March 2008. Sportman’s News. “Riverkeepers: Water Doin’s at the State Capitol” By Gordon Rogers
March 28, 2008 Daily Report – Atlanta “Senate OKs Bill for New Reservoirs. Environmentalists Say Legislation to Fast-track Construction Neglects Management of Existing Water Resources” By Andy Peters
March 28, 2008 Atlanta Business Chronicle “Does State Water Plan Hold Water? By Stephen E. O’Day
March 16, 2008 The Florida Times-Union “Legislators Spending Long Hours On the Job” By Brandon Larrabee
March 15, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Take Quiz on Plant Watering. Certificate Recipients Can Do Some Sprinkling” By Stacy Shelton
March 13, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Building Walls for Water. Reservoirs Debated As Response to Drought” By Stacy Shelton
March 7, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Old-house Buyers: Dekalb Won’t Turn on Water Til You Replace Toliet” By Ty Tagami
February 27, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Bill Would Speed Reservoirs. New Division Would Use Consultants, Contractors” By Stacy Shelton
February 20, 2008 Clayton Tribune “Officials, Conservationists Stew Over Water Plan” By Jeremy Styron
February 18, 2008 Rome News Tribune “Georgia Water Plan Opponents – Including Rome Senator – Vow to Change, Strengthen It”
February 18, 2008 Chattanooga Times “Georgia Water Plan Opponents Vow to Change, Strengthen It”
February 15, 2008 The Times-Georgian “EPD Requests Lower Chattahoochee Flow” By Drew Pierson
February 14, 2008 Columbus Ledger “Environmentalists Claim Water Plan is Flawed” By Shannon McCaffery
February 14, 2008 Georgia Public Broadcasting Blog “Environmentalists Group Decries Statewide Water Plan”
February 14, 2008 Daily Report “Environmentalists Claims Water Plan is Flawed” By Shannon McCaffery
February 14, 2008 The Darien News “Most See New Water Policy as Failing South/Coastal Georgia” By Sandy Pharr
February 14, 2008 Lagrange Daily News “Groups: Water Plan is Flawed”
February 13, 2008 nbcaugusta.com – A story by the Associated Press on the Water Coalition Press Conference
February 13, 2008 Gainesville Times “Environmentalists Claim Water Plan is Flawed” By Shannon McCaffery
February 13, 2008 GWC News Conference Covered by the Following Organizations: Fox 5 – one of the leading stories (Preston Smith, Jennette Gayer)
NBC 11 – 6:14 PM (Preston Smith)
ABC 2 – 6:34 (Preston Smith)
AP Story: NBC Augusta.com; Columbus Ledger Enquirer; Gainesville Times; Daily Report
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Ran in Rome News Tribune too
GPB Blog
AJC
February 9, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Watering Restrictions. Fountains, Pools Not the Culprit” By Tim Hewett
February 9, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “’Average’ Statistics Are Misleading” By Sally Bethea
February 7, 2008 Rome News-Tribune “Reservoirs Plain Leaky”
February 6, 2008 Rome News-Tribune “Water Rules in North Georgia Eased. Some Plant Watering is Now Allowed, and Swimming Pool Owners Can Fill Them”
February 6, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Perdue Relaxes Water Rules. Swimming Pools, Yard Watering to be Allowed this Spring” By Stacy Shelton
February 6, 2008 Fulton County Daily Report “Court Nixes Deal for Atlanta’s Water. Pact Setting Aside Water for Metro Area is Struck Down, Found to Harm Florida, Alabama” By Andy Peters
February 6, 2008 Creative Loafing “The State Banks on New Reservoirs. Critics Decry the Lack of Conservation Measures in Georgia’s Fight Against the Drought” By Thomas Wheatley
January 28, 2008 SavannahNow “Water Plan’s Funding Questioned” By Mary Landers
January 27, 2008 The Florida Times-Union “Divided Interests on Water Policy” By Brandon Larrabee
January 22, 2008 Gainesville Times “Green Groups Say Georgia Water Plan is No Plan at All”
January 20, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Georgia’s Water Crisis: Outside Atlanta, Sympathy Dries Up” By Stacy Shelton
January 19, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Georgia’s Water Crisis: We Have a Plan: Legislators Handily Approve System to Deal with this, and Future, Droughts” By Stacy Shelton
January 18, 2008 Morris News Service “Water Bills Boost Lawmakers’ Power. Proposals Let Legislators Keep Eye on Agencies Enacting Water Policy” By Brandon Larrabee
January 17, 2008 The Albany Herald “Senate Committee Votes Unanimously on Water Plan”
January 17, 2008 White County News “Statewide Water Plan Goes To General Assembly”
January 16, 2008 SavannahNow “No Rubber Stamp” By Savannah Morning News
January 16, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “State Needs Water Plan with Teeth” By Jerry L. McCollum
January 16, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Perdue Wants to Use $40M for Drought-Proofing Georgia” By Stacy Shelton
January 16, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “House Panel Reviewing State Water Plan” By Stacy Shelton
January 16, 2008 Creative Loafing “A Water Plan Trickles Through General Assembly, Critics Point Out Its Faults” By Thomas Wheatley
January 14, 2008 Fulton County Daily “Opponents Plan Water Management Plan. Environmentalists say metro Atlanta retains too much power; supporters says district won’t steal water from rest of state” By Andy Peters
January 12, 2008 Augusta Chronicle “State Water Plan has Opposition” By Rob Pavey
January 11, 2008 The Rome News-Tribune “Locals Press Water Issues During Perdue Tour” By Diane Wagner
January 11, 2008 The Macon Telegraph “Georgia’s Water Plan Needs Intense Legislative Scrutiny”
January 11, 2008 Augusta Chronicle “Water Plan Doesn’t Protect Augusta Region, Riverkeeper Says” By Rob Pavey
January 10, 2008 Columbus Ledger “Water Plan Still Needs Scrutiny” By Dusty Nix
January 10, 2008 The Daily Tribune “State Lenders Visit Country to Talk About Legislative Session” By Rebecca Long
January 9, 2008 Gwinnett Daily Post “Water Plan Headed to Legislature After Last-minute Changes” By Dave Williams
January 9, 2008 The Albany Herald “Water Plan Headed to State Legislature” By Dave Williams
January 9, 2008 The Macon Telegraph “Georgia Water Plan Heads to Legislature” By S. Heather Duncan
January 9, 2008 The Florida Times-Union “New State Water Plan Quickly Criticized” By Brandon Larrabee
January 9, 2008 Lagrange Daily News “Nix Backs Water Plan Framework” By Jennifer Shrader
January 8, 2008 SavannahNow “Water Plan Tweaked” By Mary Landers
January 8, 2008 Morris News Service “Critics Slam New Water Proposal” By Brandon Larrabee
January 8, 2008 The Rome New-Tribune “New Water Districts Still Fall Short, Critics Say” By Brandon Larrabee
January 8, 2008 Columbus Ledger “Planners in Drought-stricken Georgia Approve First-ever Water Plan” By Greg Bluestein
January 8, 2008 SavannahNow “Water Plan Passes Council” By Amanda Granger
January 8, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Georgia Water Council Sets Up Sharing Plan for Legislature” By Stacy Shelton
January 8, 2008 Creative Loafing “State Water Plan Approved, Moves on to General Assembly” By Thomas Wheatley
January 7, 2008 Salon.com “How to Solve America’s Water Problem” By Edward McClelland
January 4, 2008 The Rome News-Tribune Coosa River’s Joe Cook does video on water crisis https://www1.romenews-tribune.com/multimedia/rome/video/759
January 4, 2008 Gainesville Times “A Look Ahead: Critics Doubt Water Plan”
January 3, 2008 Athens Banner-Herald “Oconee to Buck State Water Plan” By Adam Thompson
2007
2007
December 28, 2007 SavannahNow “Savannah Lobbyists Help Clients, Level Legislative Playing Field” By Larry Peterson
December 22, 2007 The Albany Herald “Water Vote Postponed” By Dave Williams
December 21, 2007 The Florida Times-Union “Critics Blast Plan to Draw Water Districts” By Brandon Larrabee
December 20, 2007 USA Today “Thirsting for Answers in Dry Georgia” By Larry Copeland
December 18, 2007 The Albany Herald “ State Water Talks Continue. Atlanta Leaders Say the Notion that They Are Out to Protect Their Water Interests at All Costs is a Misperception”
December 12, 2007 The Macon Telegraph “Many Show Frustration Over State Water Plan” By S. Heather Duncan
December 12, 2007 Georgia Trend “A Watershed Moment” By Jerry Grillo
December 12, 2007 Early County News “Commissioners Asked to Adopt Resolution”
December 11, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “DeKalb’s Water-saving Ordinance a Good Step” By Jim Strokes
December 10, 2007 Augusta Chronicle “Create Workable Plan on Water. As Atlanta’s Throat Grows Drier, It Wants Augusta to Slake Its Thirst”
December 7, 2007 The Weekly “Georgia Water Council Hosting Statewide Public Meeting on Water Plan”
December 6, 2007 Savannah Morning News “Savannah Seen as Poster Child for Water Concerns” By Mary Landers
December 6, 2007 Local Savannah Television Stations, WSAV (local NBC affiliate) and WJCL (local Fox affiliate) – information was played on GWC stand on the statewide water plan – the 11:00 pm news and the early, early morning broadcast
December 6, 2007 Montgomery Advertiser “Groups Debate Merit of Reservoirs” By Greg Bluestein
December 5, 2007 Savannah Now “Barton: Straight Flush on Water” By Tom Barton
December 5, 2007 WSAV “Public Meeting on Statewide Water Plan Today”
December 4, 2007 Local Savannah Meeting on Wednesday – Patty McIntosh – GA Conservancy Sound Bite on NPR (WABE)
December 4, 2007 Savannah Morning News “Get Quenched on Water Info” By Mary Landers
December 2, 2007 Augusta Chronicle “Group Fears Plant’s River Impact 2 New Vogtle Reactors Might Strain Savannah, NRC is Told” by Rob Pavey
December 1, 2007 First Coast News “Environmentalists Blame Water Mismanagement for Drought Woes” By Linda Mock
November 29, 2007 Morris News Service “Agency Reviews Rights to Land” By Brandon Larrabee
November 29, 2007 Savannah Now “Sen. Thomas: Frugal Power Use Saves Water, Too” By Savannah Morning News
November 28, 2007 Athens Banner-Herald “Oconee’s Help Sought to Stop Water Transfers. Group Appeals to Comission” By Adam Thompson
November 27, 2007 Tallahassee Democrat “Low Water Levels Demand Answers. Battle Wages on Over Precious Lake Lanier” By Bruce Ritchie
November 26, 2007 Athens Banner-Herald “Reservoir Rising; No Ban Relief” By Lee Shearer
November 22, 2007 Bradenton Herald “Drought Leaves Part of Georgia Aquarium Dry”
November 21, 2007 Gainesville Times “Community gives ideas, places blame“ By Debbie Gilbert
November 18, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Georgia’s Water Crisis: The Power of Water. Drought could put us in dark: Electric utilities are the biggest users of Georgia’s freshwater, but their role has been largely ignored.” By Ken Foskett, Margaret Newkirk, Stacy Shelton.
November 18, 2007 Lagrange Daily News “Officials: Lake Heading into Danger Zone” By Jennifer Shrader
November 16, 2007 Newsweek “Dry – And Getting Dryer” By Lynn Waddell and Arian Campo-Flores
November 14, 2007 Gwinnett Daily Post “Water Advocates Deride Murky Plan” By Josh Green
November 13, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Legislators to Vote On Water Use Plan in January” By George Chidi
November 12, 2007 ESPN/Bassmaster.com “Bass Conservation” By Noreen Clough
November 9, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Follow Bigger Cities: Waste Not, Want Not” By Rebecca Wodder
November 7, 2007 CNN News Sally Bethea conducted an interview with CNN on a report which focuses on growth issues in metro Atlanta and water use and should air on Friday morning (November 9). Also, Sally will be taping a 30 minute segment with Denis O’Hayer along with someone from the Perdue administration to talk about the water plan. Another short interview was conducted with CNN focusing on Atlanta’s growth, water use, and why state/local leaders did not plan better.
November 6, 2007 Reuters “Mussels Unfairly Blamed in Drought. Demand, Development and Land Decisions are Big Factors”
November 5, 2007 Montgomery Advertiser “Governors Reach Water Agreement” By Doug Abrahms
November 4, 2007 The Los Angeles Times “Atlanta Water Use is Called Shortsighted” By Jenny Jarvis
November 4, 2007 The Albany Herald “Water Woes a Multifacted Problem”
November 4, 2007 The Florida Times-Union “Riverkeepers Wary of Dropping Water Levels” By Mike Morrison
November 4, 2007 Island Packet “Two-state Agreement Better Than Water Wars”
November 2, 2007 Interview for a radio station in Tampa. By Elizabeth Nicholas
November 1, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Water Wars Land in Washington’s Lap” By Bob Kemper, James Salzer
November 1, 2007 Associated Press “Corps: Release of Water Can Ease” By Ben Evans
November 1, 2007 Betsy Nicholas did an interview with WGST and Sally is going to do an interview again with Tim Bryant tomorrow morning (Athens radio station).
November 1, 2007 11 Alive News at Noon
November 1, 2007 Fox 5 News at Ten
November 1, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Less Water to be Released From Lake Lanier Perdue ‘Grateful for the Relief’” By Staff and Wire Services
November 1, 2007 Peach Pundit “Legislator Blames Special Interests for Water Shortage” By Buzz Brockway
November 1, 2007 Atlanta Water Shortage “Georgia Water Coalition Report Released – And They’re Not Pleased” By Mickey
November 1, 2007 The Community Investment Network “Water Wars Land In Washington’s Lap” By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bob Kemper, James Salzer, Staff
October 31, 2007 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer “Conservation Groups Plan to Release Report Card”
October 31, 2007 GWC Press Conference at the State Capitol. The purpose of this press conference is to issue a report card that clearly illustrates how mismanagement of our water resources – not endangered mussels – has led to the current water crisis. At the news conference Sally Bethea reviewed the report card and the Metro District’s poor grades on water conservation, Beth Remmes, Mother and Concerned Citizen talked about the importance of enough clean water for our children and simple measures we can all take to use water more efficiently, Rep. Brian Thomas talked about the lack of, and need for, leadership to get serious about water conservation in Metro Atlanta, Fitz Randolph, Concerned Citizen, talked about the measures he’s taken at home to use water efficiently, and Joe Cook, Coosa Riverkeeper, talked about the need for metro Atlanta to get serious about water conservation and the impacts Metro District’s lack of action is having on downstream communities. The media included: NBC-WXIA 11, ABC-WSB 2, Fox 5, CBS-WAGA 46, Georgia Pubic Radio, the AJC, Capitol Impact, Insider Advantage, Associated Press, Fulton Co. Daily Report, and Dave Williams who’s published in the Gwinnett Daily Post, Albany Herald, and others. A great turn out from GWC partners and friends including Rep. Debbie Buckner and Carolyn Hugley. Also, a press rep. from the Governor’s office and Michael Paris from the Council for Quality Growth were in attendance.
October 31, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Drought Doesn’t Slow Pace of Building in Gwinnett” By Michael Pearson
October 31, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Environmentalists: Officials Skimped on Water Conservation Measures” By James Salzer
October 31, 2007 Fox 5 News at Ten
October 31, 2007 The Evening News With Brenda Wood
October 31, 2007 11 Alive News at Six
October 31, 2007 CBS 46 News at Six
October 31, 2007 Fox 5 News at Six
October 31, 2007 Fox 5 News at Five
October 31, 2007 11 Alive News at Noon
October 31, 2007 CBS-WGCL 46
October 31, 2007 CBS-WNEG 32
October 31, 2007 GA Public Radio
October 31, 2007 NBC-WXIA 11
October 31, 2007 ABC-WSB 2
October 31, 2007 Associated Press “Water Mismanagement Blamed for Drought” By Shannon McCaffery
October 31, 2007 Pensacola News Journal “Water Mismanagement Blamed for Drought” By Shannon McCaffrey
October 30, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Georgia’s Water Crisis: With Governor Sonny Perdue Water Cuts Just Drop in the Bucket” By James Salzer
October 30, 2007 11 Alive News Blog “Water Wars, High Stakes Poker” By Denis O’Hayer
October 30, 2007 Reuters “Blaming Mussels Won’t Solve Water Woes” By Michael Christie
October 30, 2007 Reuters “Southeast Drought Leads to Spat over Lake”
October 30, 2007 USA Today “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 The Washington Times “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 The Buffalo News “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 Tennessean “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 Evansville Courier Press “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 Examiner “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 The Boston Globe “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 The Washington Post “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 Lexington Herald-Leader “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 WTOP News “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 eWoss News “Aquarium Conserves Water During Drought” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 The Macon Telegraph “Politicians, Environmentalists at Odds Over Plan to Build Georgia Reservoirs” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 Gwinnett Daily Post “Reservoir Plans Popular With Politicians, Worrisome to Greens” By Greg Bluestein
October 30, 2007 Star News Online “Georgia Considers New Reservoir” By Greg Bluestein
October 29, 2007 WKRN-TV “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 29, 2007 Daily Comet “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 29, 2007 Tri-City Herald “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 29, 2007 Polk County Today-WONN - WONN-AM “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics
October 29, 2007 Daily Sentinel “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 29, 2007 Townhall “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 29, 2007 Colorado Daily “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 29, 2007 The Macon Telegraph “Reservoir Plans Popular with Georgia Politicians, Worrisome to Greens” By Greg Bluestein
October 29, 2007 The Florida Times-Union “Reservoir Plans Popular With Politicians, Worrisome to Greens” By Greg Bluestein
October 28, 2007 The Macon Telegraph “Lack of Water Plan Sends State Politicians Scrambling” By Greg Bluestein
October 28, 2007 The Athens Banner-Herald “Plenty of Growth in Georgia, but No Drought Plan” By Greg Bluestein
October 28, 2007 Calibre MacroWorld “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics
October 28, 2007 Guardian “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 USA Today “Drought Gives Georgia Water Planning New Urgency”
October 28, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 York Daily Record “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Lufkin Daily News “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Starkville Daily News “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Houston Chronicle “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Miami Herald “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Associated Press “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Seattle Times “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Las Vegas Sun “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Evergreen Investments “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Lexington Dispatch “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Amarillo Globe-News “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Times-Picayune “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 PR Inside “State Politicians Scramble to Write Their First Water Plan as Southeastern US Drought Worsens”
October 28, 2007 Sioux City Journal “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Times Leader “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Lancaster Online “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 New York Post “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Charleston Daily Mail “Georgia Politicians Scramble to Write Their First Water Plan as Drought Worsens”
October 28, 2007 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 WJSU-TV “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Brainerd Daily Dispatch “Lack of Drought Plan Riles Critics
October 28, 2007 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Press of Atlantic City “Lack of Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Casper Star-Tribune “Lack of Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 International Herald Tribune “State Politicians Scramble to Write Their First Water Plan as Southeastern US Drought Worsens”
October 28, 2007 Anchorage Daily News “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 KSL-TV “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Boston Globe “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Beaufort Gazette “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Times and Democrat “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Auburn Citizen “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Houma Courier “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Santa Maria Times “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Hampton Roads Daily Press “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Fargo Forum “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Herald “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 WSET-TV “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Bellingham Herald “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 KCBS-AM “Georgia Politicians Scramble to Write Their First Water Plan as Drought Worsens”
October 28, 2007 Buffalo News “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Quad-City Times “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Modesto Bee “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Galveston County Daily News “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Austin American-Statesman “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Independent “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 WTOP-FM “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Oak Ridger “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Augusta Chronicle “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Centre Daily Times “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Post-Star “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Journal News “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Springfield News-Sun “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Guardian “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Denton Record-Chronicle “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Baytown Sun “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 News and Observer “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Sun Herald “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Daily Herald “Mine Debate Reaches Beyond Backwoods”
October 28, 2007 San Diego Union-Tribune “Georgia Struggles to Deal with Drought”
October 28, 2007 Ledger-Independent “The Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 Lincoln Journal Star “Lack of Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 28, 2007 NY Metro “Lack of Georgia Drought Plan Riles Critics”
October 26, 2007 The Albany Herald “State Looks at Reservoir Plan” By Dave Williams
October 26, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “No Drought of Words”
October 25, 2007 Marietta Daily Journal “Latest Water Restrictions Not Likely to Be the Last”
October 25, 2007 Jefferson County News and Farmer “Waste and inefficiency” By Chandra Brown
October 25, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Top Lawmakers Commit ‘Substantial’ Money to Build Reservoirs. Slowdown of Development not Considered, Lieutenant Governor Says” By James Salzer
October 24, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “No Drought for Builders. Water Often a Low Priority When Counties Weigh New Development” By Jeremy Redmon
October 23, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Water-saving Efforts Evaporated Too Soon” By Matt Kempner
October 22, 2007 Daily Report “Animal Law is Key to Water Fight” By Andy Peters
October 22, 2007 11 Alive News. Brief interview with Sally Bethea concerning drought, re growth, and water. Also, brief interview with Athens radio station.
October 22, 2007 The New York Times “Atlanta Shudders at Prospect of Empty Faucets” By Shaila Dewan and Brenda Goodman
October 22, 2007 Athens-Banner Herald “Emergency Declaration the First Step in a Long Process” By Walter C. Jones
October 21, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “Special Report: High and Dry, Enduring the Drought” By Diane Wagner
October 21, 2007 Douglas Enterprise “New Water Plan Discussed in Waycross” By Luke Roberts
October 19, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “Rome Stakes Water Claim” By Diane Wagner
October 19, 2007 USA Today “Southeast withers from 16 Months of Drought Woes” By Larry Copeland and Patrick O’Driscoll
October 19, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “The Profit-hungry in Georgia Soon Might Thirst” By Wayne Jenkins
October 18, 2007 Associated Press “Governor Threatens Water Flow Suit” By Greg Bluestein
October 18, 2007 Savannah Morning News “Atlanta Gets Little Sympathy” By Mary Landers
October 18, 2007 Columbus Ledger “State Water Hearing Provides Little Sympathy for Atlanta”
October 18, 2007 Fox 5 New and 11 Alive News “Coosa Basin Flexes It’s Mussel”
October 17, 2007 Savannah Morning News “Water Plan Raises Coastal Concerns” By Mary Landers
October 17, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “Political ‘mussel’ Lining Up for Water Meeting” By Diane Wagner
October 17, 2007 The Atlanta Journal Constitution “Drought Bill Would Alter Endangered Species Act” By Bob Kemper
October 17, 2007 Creative Loafing “Growth, Growth Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink. Business and Political Leaders Know Who to Blame for the Water Crisis – And It’s Not Us” By Thomas Wheatley and Ken Edelstein
October 17, 2007 LaGrange Daily News “Congressional Action Hailed as Important Step” By Jennifer Shrader
October 16, 2007 Augusta Chronicle “Georgians Debate Water Management” By Rob Pavey
October 16, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Water Shortage: The Right Plan, Ample Funding. Governor’s Full Support Required” By April Ingle
October 14, 2007 WSB-TV “Interview with Patty Durand for a Piece Concerning Georgia’s Drought”
October 13, 2007 “Waycross Journal-Herald “Water Must be Equitable” By April Ingle
October 13, 2007 "Athens News Matters" on WUGA, Athens, GA - 30 minute program on the drought, conservation, drought restrictions, and water plan
October 12, 2007 Ledger News “Allatoona Headed for Record Lows. Officials Say Water Supply Could be in Jeopardy” By Carolyn Mathews
October 11, 2007 Rockdale Citizen “Experts Discuss Water-related Issues at Forum” By Jay Jones
October 11, 2007 CNN, Lou Dobbs “Interview with Sally Bethea of Upper Chattahoochee RiverKeeper Concerning the Drought”
October 10, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “City, County Talk on Water. Officials Discuss Possibility of County Getting Water from City” By Diane Wagner
October 10, 2007 Flagpole “Georgia’s Water Plan, Enough Clean Water?” By April Ingle
October 10, 2007 Creative Loafing “Water Crisis Demands Curbs to Uncontrolled Growth” By Sally Bethea
October 9, 2007 Randy and Spiff in the Morning on WGST “Radio Interview with Shana Udvardy”
October 9, 2007 Wilson Smith “The Inside Story on the Water Plan and the History of the Water Wars” By Neil Herring
October 8, 2007 Dawson Times “Letter to the Editor: Coosa River Basin Initiative Responds to Pearson” By Joe Cook
October 8, 2007 Rome News-Tribune “County to Address Water Plan” By Diane Wagner
October 4, 2007 Morris News Service “Officials Push Statewide Water-management Plan By Brandon Larrabee
October 4, 2007 Athens Banner Herald “Conservationist Use Drought as Leverage to Push Water Plan” By Brandon Larrabee
October 3, 2007 Rome News-Tribune “Georgia Water Coalition Members Urge State Leaders to Conserve Water” From CRBI and Georgia Water Coalition
October 3, 2007 Creative Loafing “Water, Water Everywhere – Not! And yes, we’ll be damn lucky to have a drop to drink unless state leaders start acting like adults” By John F. Sugg
October 2, 2007 Green Media Toolshed “Meaningful Water Conservation in Metro Atlanta Needed Now” By Sally Bethea, Joe Cook, and April Ingle
October 2, 2007 The Bill and Joel Morning Show on WDUN NewsTalk 550 “Radio Interview with April Ingle”
September 30, 2007 Athens Banner Herald “What if Drought Worsens?” By Blake Aued
September 26, 2007 Rockdale Citizen “Letter to the Editor” By April Ingle
September 23, 2007 Athens Banner Herald “Lawn-and-garden Industry Lobbies Against Bans” By Walter C. Jones
September 21, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “State Water Plan Information Session a Regional Draw” By Diane Wagner
September 21, 2007 Savannah Morning News “Lawn and Garden Industry Launches Joint Lobbying Effort” By Arlinda Smith Broady
September 20, 2007 Athens Banner Herald “Water Plan Must Not Produce ‘Two Georgians’” By April Ingle
September 16, 2007 Gwinnett Daily Post “Future supplies are thorny task for water planners” By Dave Williams
Series of 30 minute interviews by Wilson Smith, with associated blogs, aired on WLYU, FM 100.9, Toombs County, Georgia, concerning the water plan and other water issues in Georgia
September 10, 2007 The Macon Telegraph “Georgia's water plan has broad implications” By S. Heather Duncan
August 28, 2007 Athens Banner Herald “Shipp: Global Warming 'Debunked,' and a Hot Time at Leebern's Birthday” – Neill Herring’s “Worse Than Sherman’s March to the Sea” essay referenced and commented on, By Bill Shipp
August 12, 2007 Tifton Gazette “Letter to the Editor: Speak up about water plan” By Glenn Dowling – Georgia Wildlife Federation.
July, NBC Channel 11 piece on the Chattahoochee, Metro Growth and State Water Plan: https://videonow.11alive.com//WebSearch.aspx?searchType=S&phrase1=State of the Hooch&category=&origin=S
July 18, 2007 The Atlanta Journal Constitution Opinion Editorial: “We Still Need Water Plan that Unifies State” By Sally Bethea
July 01, 2007 The Rome News-Tribune “Water plan focuses on conserving, Officials say quality as important as quantity” By Diane Wagner
June 29, 2007 The Albany Herald “Rural Areas Won’t Quench Atlanta’s Thirst, Suppliers Won’t Be Able to Grab Water from Rural Georgia and Send it to Metro Atlanta Under States Rules” By Dave Williams
June 28, 2007 The Rome News Tribune “Georgia Water Council Unveils First Draft of State Water Plan” By Errin Haines
June 25, 2007 The Florida Times Union “State Ready to Pour Water Plan” By Brandon Larrabee.
June 25, 2007, Augusta Chronicle “Plan for Water is Ready to Emerge: New Policy on Transfers, Quality Issues Expected” By Brandon Larrabee.
June 25, 2007 Athens Banner Herald “Statewide Water Plan Raises Hopes, Concerns” By Brandon Larrabee
June 24, 2007 Gwinnett Daily Post “Water Plan Release Renews Regional Rivalries” By Dave Williams.