Bill Text: GA HR269 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Georgia Water Use Registration Program; recognize

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR269 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR269-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 269
By: Representatives England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th, Levitas of the 82nd, Smith of the 70th, and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing the Georgia Water Use Registration Program and the government officials responsible for conserving Georgia's water; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, drought conditions in Georgia have challenged our economy and environment in recent years; and

WHEREAS, state government officials charged with managing Georgia's water resources have expertly and efficiently addressed the challenges resulting from low rainfall with the best available science and sound stewardship practices; and

WHEREAS, local governments and water providers have diligently managed water supplies during these tough times; and

WHEREAS, homeowners seeking to adequately maintain valuable greenspace have learned to be flexible as local and state water management policies evolve based on climate conditions; and

WHEREAS, the farmers and landscape professionals of Georgia's urban agriculture industry have experienced drastic negative impacts during this period, yet have endured the challenges; and

WHEREAS, a need existed to develop a public education initiative aimed at teaching Georgians the benefit of conserving outdoor water use for greenspace that balanced environmental, cultural, and economic concerns; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Outdoor Water Use Registration Program was established to bring together various stakeholders with concerns over the water shortage in Georgia and the drought's long-term effects on the economy and livelihood of this state; and

WHEREAS, over 20,000 Georgians have completed the program's on-line training at www.urbanagcouncil.com and received certification in responsible watering techniques, with thousands more poised to participate in 2009; and

WHEREAS, the education and watering tips provided by the Georgia Outdoor Water Use Registration Program have resulted in great strides in reducing unnecessary water use in Georgia, helping to guarantee this vital resource is available for generations to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Environmental Protection Division Director Carol Couch, water professionals, local governmental leaders, and members of the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council for their foresight, cooperation, and dedication towards promoting good water stewardship practices through the Georgia Outdoor Water Use Registration Program, and the citizens of Georgia who have made a commitment to ending wasteful water use in Georgia.
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