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The Georgia Water Resources Institute (GWRI) at Georgia Tech was authorized by US Congress through the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 (P.L. 101-397). The GWRI mission is to help improve water resources management in Georgia, the US, and the world through innovative new research, education, technology transfer, and information dissemination. Read more...
State Water Plan Passes Both Chambers
On Friday, January 18, 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue released the following statement concerning the General Assembly's passage of the Statewide Water Plan: "I applaud both the Senate and the House for the passage of the Statewide Water Plan today. This process has been one of the most inclusive and transparent ones I have ever seen, with each stakeholder offered a seat at the table. With this plan now in place, we have a framework from which to work to conserve, protect and sustain Georgia's precious water resources."
Congressional Hearing on the Establishment of a National Water Commission
On November 8, 2007, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee of Transportation and Infrastructure, US House of Representatives, held a Hearing on legislation (H.R. 135) introduced by Georgia Congressman John Linder advocating the establishment of a National Water Commission to develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address our nation’s water needs. Professor Aris Georgakakos was among those who testified in support of this legislation. Read more...
FY2008 GWRI Call For Proposals
Pending Congressional funding authorization, GWRI intends to support the State Water Resources Research Program (104B) and the National Competitive Grants Program (104G) for FY 2008 (funded through the Department of the Interior), with tentative starting dates March 1, 2008, and September 1, 2008, respectively. All faculty members or affiliates at institutions of higher learning in the State of Georgia are eligible and are invited to participate. Proposals addressing drought issues are especially encouraged. Proposals are due by November 30, 2007, for the state program (104B), and by February 15, 2008, for the national program (104G). Read more...
Georgia Statewide Water Plan
Georgia’s Water Resources: A Blueprint for the Future, which presents the draft version of the Georgia statewide water plan, has been submitted to the Water Council and is available for public review. Read more...
Georgia Outdoor Water Use Restrictions (2007)
Georgia EPD has declared a Level II drought response for the entire state. The rules for outdoor water use are as follows: (a) Odd-numbered addresses may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, from 12 midnight to 10 AM; (b) Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses may water only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, 12 midnight to 10 AM. Read more...
Above Normal 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season
For the 2007 hurricane season, NOAA scientists predict 13 to 17 named storms, with 7 to 10 becoming hurricanes, of which 3 to 5 could become major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Read more...
Proceedings of Past Georgia Water Resources Conferences
The complete proceedings of all Georgia Water Resources Conferences (1989 through 2007) are now publicly available in electronic form at the GWRI website. The proceedings for the first eight conferences were kindly provided by Kathryn Hatcher, Conference Co-Chair and Editor. Starting with the 2007 conference, the proceedings are generated electronically and are readily accessible at this site (http://www.gwri.gatech.edu/conferences/georgia-water-resources-conference/).
1st Annual Mega-City Water Forum
[May 01, 2006] The City of Atlanta, CIFAL Atlanta and the Georgia Water Resources Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology co-hosted the first Mega-City Water Forum “An integrated approach to Water Resource Management: Strategies for the 21st Century” in Atlanta, ...read more
[Apr 20, 2006] The Kinsdvater Symposium was held on April 24, 2006 at Georgia Tech. The purpose of the symposium was to review past efforts in improving quantity and quality of Georgia's water resources and contribute to the planning process required to meet future demands on a finite resource. ...read more
Specialty Workshop on the Savannah River Basin
[Nov 18, 2004] ...read more
Governor Perdue Signs Bill Authorizing Statewide Water Plan
[May 13, 2004] ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB1615
[Feb 26, 2004] To regulate interbasin and intrabasin transfers of surface water and ground water. ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB237
[Feb 12, 2004] Water resources; ground-water use; state-wide water management plan ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB1345
[Feb 06, 2004] River Basin Protection Act of 2004; ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB 579
[Jun 04, 2003] Water resources; farm uses; water-measuring device ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB 413
[May 28, 2003] Storm water wetlands; conservation use property; preferential assessment; ad valorem tax ...read more
Water Reservoir Legislation in Georgia - SB 246
[Apr 25, 2003] Water Reservoirs; locally funded; state must pay just compensation if take control or condemn ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB 237
[Apr 25, 2003] Water resources; ground-water use; state-wide water management plan ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - HB 881
[Apr 07, 2003] Waters unsafe for recreation; EPD director order warning signs ...read more
Water Resources Legislation in Georgia - SB 180
[Feb 26, 2003] Comprehensive state water planning to control pollution and surface-water use; ground-water permits; river basin plans ...read more
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