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SandyCreekman
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AJC on Water wars
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9/17/2007 7:22:16 PM
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ajc.com > Metro
Ahead of the Curve
Water war still hot as drought continues
By STACY SHELTON
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/17/07
The recent rainfall has done little to take the edge off the current drought, which already is setting records. And it's done nothing to douse the sparks between Georgia and Alabama, which are still battling over waters in the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin, including Allatoona and Carters lakes in northwest Georgia.
During a teleconference last week with representatives from both states, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials said they are considering a reduction in the amount of water released from Allatoona Lake by the end of this month — a move strongly opposed by Alabama.
In addition to concerns about having enough water for operations at power plants and pulp and paper mills, Alabama officials are worried dredging on the Alabama River, which gets some of its water from Allatoona, will have to stop if water levels get too low. The Corps is dredging the river to make room for barges serving mills and other manufacturers.
Allatoona, which provides drinking water for Cobb County and other northwest metro Atlanta communities, has dropped 6 1/2 feet since the beginning of August, and is now more than 11 feet below full. The low lake level has exacerbated problems with an algae bloom in the lake, leading to some odor and taste complaints about the drinking water.
The Corps, which owns and operates the federal reservoir, began releasing additional water from the lake in late July after Alabama complained of not receiving enough to mitigate effects from the historic drought. In the worst-case scenario, Corps estimates show Allatoona could reach a record low level by the end of the year.
This month, congressional delegations from Georgia and Alabama met separately with Army Secretary Pete Geren, the top Army official who oversees the Corps.
According to The Associated Press, U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) said the additional releases from Allatoona must stop soon "or we're not going to have a lake. We're just going to have a mudhole."
Alabama officials contend metro Atlanta is getting more than its fair share of water.
This week, the two states and Florida will square off again in court over another waterway — the Chattahoochee River. Separate lawsuits over the river have been bundled into one case being heard in the U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Florida by Judge Paul A. Magnuson from the District of Minnesota.
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ecstasypoint
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AJC on Water wars
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9/17/2007 7:50:59 PM
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We needn't worry. All concerns related to the water wars are false. Things will return to and be as they always were back in Grampy's day here in Alabama, so long as we can keep the left-wingers quiet. Oh, and the economic development in metro Atlanta and on this lake (millions for the houses in the Ridge, and swarms of people there looking to buy; no one uses the lake for financial gain except Russell who owns half) have nothing to do with a possible future water crisis. It can't happen because it never did. Let's not get hysterical.
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CAT BOAT
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AJC on Water wars
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9/17/2007 8:15:42 PM
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I saw a lot of money spent today, and it wasn't on water wars.
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SandyCreekman
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nobody is getting hysterical
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9/17/2007 8:15:47 PM
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but clearly the GA. vs. AL fight over water has intensified, mostly because of the severe drought in Northern and Eastern AL this year.
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Osms
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ectasypoint, could you
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9/17/2007 11:33:39 PM
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Osms
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ectasypoint, could you....
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9/17/2007 11:35:47 PM
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put your comment in English and in sentences.. I couldn't grasp your point.
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8hcap
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AJC on Water wars
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9/18/2007 9:11:50 AM
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the solution must be very easy for a left winger to formulate. Please share it with us.
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ecstasypoint
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plain English
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9/18/2007 10:30:24 AM
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We should try to come together as a lake community that acknowledges the changing nature of our circumstances (environmental and otherwise). It would be useful if we could resist the temptation to divide ourselves into easy categories (left/right, dem./rep., war eagle/roll tide) and automatically discredit the opinions of others. Healthy, open, intelligent debate could be particularly important to all of us, and this forum presents us with just such an opportunity.
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CAT BOAT
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Don't forget...
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9/18/2007 11:35:23 AM
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Don't forget to include the "Big Boat", Go-Fast" boat crowd... We've been kicked out once already. Maybe we have some influence as well.
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LifeTime Laker
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The aliens still love you
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9/18/2007 11:52:48 AM
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That is why they sent the one eyed monster to try and get you. They were just looking for friends.
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8hcap
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plain English
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9/18/2007 11:58:34 AM
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Typical politician's non-answer to the question - What is your solution? "Can't we all come together" does not cut the mustard.
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Osms
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Well Said...
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9/18/2007 12:38:10 PM
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Osms
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ecstasypoint..
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9/18/2007 12:40:26 PM
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Didn't notice all the clutter above. Well Said.
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ecstasypoint
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plain English
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9/18/2007 2:13:42 PM
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I am no politician (nor do I consider myself in one wing or the other). I do not claim to have the answers, but I do think of immediate helpfulness would be a safe forum where people can talk without fear of attack. If we conduct ourselves with civility, perhaps more would tell us what they know and think about the lake situation. I'm not an expert on Alabama Power or droughts, but I have eyes. I came to the forum to listen, learn, and discuss. We might actually be able to prevent a huge crisis if we would acknowledge realities and anticipate the consequences with the best information we can muster between us.
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