INDUSTRY
Promoting water stewardship The Georgia Urban Ag Council continues to promote effective water stewardship, and is proud to be a member of the Georgia Water Wise Council (GWWC), which is a section of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP). A longtime member of the GAWP, UAC recently Availability of safe and reliable water is essential for rejoined the GWWC, and is looking forward to URBAN AG COUNCIL MAGAZINE attracting and maintaining economic development GEORGIA representing the urban ag/green industry on this in the state. council. It is important to have this active participation Having a water efficiency plan in place can lessen to contribute positively while at the same time protect URBAN AG COUNCIL MAGAZINE the impact of droughts on the water supply GEORGIA our industry’s positions and commerce. and possibly reduce the need for more austere conservation measures, like water bans and The Georgia Water Wise Council supports the development moratoriums. following key principles:
Water efficiency is the accomplishment of a
Water efficiency is a fundamental resource
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funding and implementation on an equal basis with other means of meeting supply needs in Georgia.
amount of water feasible. (e.g. toilet flushing or showering).
Emergency response is a reduction in water use,
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new supply.
in times of resource stress.
Water efficiency is one method to extend existing
Water efficiency is not the entire solution to
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and supply development in Georgia.
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Water efficiency can be achieved most successfully URBAN AG COUNCIL MAGAZINE through a program that incorporates cost-effective Water efficiency results in an incremental decrease GEORGIA RBAN AG COUNCIL MAGAZINE supply-side and demand-side measures. in water consumption and should be incorporated GEORGIA into water utilities’ financial plans, like any other Water efficiency enhances the environment supply option. This can mitigate the revenue URBAN AG COUNCIL MAGAZINE through increased flows in Georgia’s water ways GEORGIA impacts of efficiency programs. enhancing the natural environment and improving
quality of life for Georgia residents.
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Sporting Clays Tournament
Blast your troubles away | Win prizes | Eat BBQ Thursday, October 28 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Blalock Lakes, 4075 New Corinth Road , Newnan GA 30263
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