Although Georgia’s water resources seem abundant, they are finite. As Georgia’s population and economy grow, there will be increasing demands on our state’s water resources. As Georgia rises to meet the challenges this growth will bring, we face the necessity of changing the way we think about our water resources. Georgians are becoming more aware of the need to change water management practices and are more willing than ever to adjust routines to help conserve water and sustain our resources.

Water conservation can help Georgians maximize the benefits realized from every gallon of water withdrawn from our resources. Efficient water use across all major water use sectors will help ensure that we have the water to meet future needs as our population and economy grow.

Georgia’s water conservation implementation plan (WCIP) is designed to foster a culture of conservation in our state. It is intended to guide Georgia business owners, farmers, homeowners, water service providers, and government officials toward greater water efficiency in an effort to help sustain Georgia’s precious water resources.

To download a complete copy of the DRAFT WCIP, please click here

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We welcome you to the “virtual forum” in which the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources will receive public comments and recommendations to finalize the WCIP for Georgia.

We hope you will join us and other interested parties in designing a plan to guide Georgia toward greater water efficiency and conservation to help sustain our water resources. Comments on the DRAFT WCIP (December 2008) will be accepted through January 31, 2009.

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This site is designed to help EPD and other state agencies solicit and compile public input in the development of the WCIP. Please click on the “register” tab at the top of the page to learn more about the plan and how you can participate.

You will be required to register (one time only) in order to submit your comments. Once you have registered, click “WCIP” tab at the top of the page to submit your comments. At any time, you can click the “Submitted Comments” tab to review your comments and comments submitted by others.