SAVE THE DATE: 1071 Coalition Public Forum, Oct. 27
The 1071 Coalition is pleased to announce Dr. Carol Couch, Director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be the featured speaker at our quarterly public forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Legacy Lodge Conference Center on Lake Lanier Islands Resort. More details to follow. All members and nonmembers alike are welcome to attend.
More than enough rain???
 With the deluge of rain in recent weeks – in some parts of metro Atlanta, in fact, a devastating deluge – many probably wonder if Lake Lanier is at full pool. As of September 23, Lake Lanier is still three feet below full at 1068 feet, which is actually normal for this time of year. Releases remain consistent for water quality, water supply and hydropower. However, we may see an increase in withdrawals by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the coming weeks in order to maintain proper water quality during the flooding in the river basin.
To keep an eye on the levels of Lake Lanier, there are two sites maintained by the U. S. Geological Survey that can be watched on a real time basis. One shows the current lake level, and the other shows discharges from Buford Dam. 1071 Coalition representatives remain vigilant about monitoring the operations, even with the increased rainfall. |
