The characteristics of water resources and water users vary significantly across the state. Meeting future water needs requires regional water plans that fit the resources and users in each region.

Through the regional water planning process, people who live and work in each region of the state identified actions, referred to as management practices, necessary to meet current and future water needs. Each Council selected actions based on the results of the forecasts and water resource assessments, described in Sections 2 and 3, as well as their vision and goals for their region’s water future.

Management practices will primarily be implemented by local governments, utilities, and other water users who develop infrastructure and apply for permits, grants or loans. The plans provide flexibility, allowing implementers to select from the actions listed in each plan to effectively address local conditions and needs.

This section provides a high-level overview of the practices in each plan. Much more information can be found in the plans themselves, including priorities, implementation responsibilities, sequencing, and information needs. The plans can be downloaded from www.georgiawaterplanning.org or requested by contacting EPD