What You Can Do to Protect the Flint River

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What You Can Do to Protect the Flint River

Dear Friend,

This week, American Rivers released "America's Most Endangered Rivers: 2009 Edition." This report identifies ten rivers facing uncertain futures and Georgia's Flint River is # 2 on the list. Well loved by anglers, boaters and Georgia families, the Flint River is one of the state's most valuable natural treasures. But a two-year drought has revived calls to dam the Flint, even though more effective water supply solutions would save Metro Atlanta as much as $700 million. Congress must deny attempts to authorize new dams on the Flint, and Metro Atlanta must make water efficiency the backbone of its water supply strategy.


Problem:

The Flint River dams were first proposed in 1945, and were vetoed by Jimmy Carter when he was governor. Now the outdated dam-building scheme is being dusted off again. Unfortunately, as the drought has spurred a search for new water supplies, it has not yet spurred a serious commitment to the cheapest and most reliable water source, water efficiency.

Solution:
Instead of damming the Flint to try to relieve Metro Atlanta's water supply problems, the state should implement water efficiency solutions.

Action Needed:
Click on the link below and tell your Congressman you want them to oppose any efforts to study or build dams on the Flint.

Deadline for responding: The legislation could be reintroduced at any time. Please act ASAP.

Act Now


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