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Rule 391-3-6-.03. Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards
Presented below are water quality standards that are in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. Additionally, EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are not approved, disapproved, or are otherwise not in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. Rule 391-3-6-.03. Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards ( 1) Purpose. The establishment of water quality standards. (2) W ate r Quality Enhancement: (a) The purposes and intent of the State in establishing Water Quality Standards are to provide enhancement of water quality and prevention of pollution; to protect the public health or welfare in accordance with the public interest for drinking water supplies, conservation of fish, wildlife and other beneficial aquatic life, and agricultural, industrial, recreational, and other reasonable and necessary uses and to maintain and improve the biological integrity of the waters of the State. ( b) The following paragraphs describe the three tiers of the State's waters. (i) Tier 1 - Existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses shall be maintained and protected. (ii) Tier 2 - Where the quality of the waters exceed levels necessary to support propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water, that quality shall be maintained and protected unless the division finds, after full satisfaction of the intergovernmental coordination and public participation provisions of the division's continuing planning process, that allowing lower water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters are located. -
Guidelines for Eating Fish from Georgia Waters 2017
Guidelines For Eating Fish From Georgia Waters 2017 Georgia Department of Natural Resources 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E., Suite 1252 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9000 i ii For more information on fish consumption in Georgia, contact the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Environmental Protection Division Watershed Protection Branch 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E., Suite 1152 Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 (404) 463-1511 Wildlife Resources Division 2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, S.E. Social Circle, GA 30025 (770) 918-6406 Coastal Resources Division One Conservation Way Brunswick, Ga. 31520 (912) 264-7218 Check the DNR Web Site at: http://www.gadnr.org For this booklet: Go to Environmental Protection Division at www.gaepd.org, choose publications, then fish consumption guidelines. For the current Georgia 2015 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, Click on Wild- life Resources Division. Click on Fishing. Choose Fishing Regulations. Or, go to http://www.gofishgeorgia.com For more information on Coastal Fisheries and 2015 Regulations, Click on Coastal Resources Division, or go to http://CoastalGaDNR.org For information on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) source reduction, reuse options, proper disposal or recycling, go to Georgia Department of Community Affairs at http://www.dca.state.ga.us. Call the DNR Toll Free Tip Line at 1-800-241-4113 to report fish kills, spills, sewer over- flows, dumping or poaching (24 hours a day, seven days a week). Also, report Poaching, via e-mail using [email protected] Check USEPA and USFDA for Federal Guidance on Fish Consumption USEPA: http://www.epa.gov/ost/fishadvice USFDA: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/seafood.1html Image Credits:Covers: Duane Raver Art Collection, courtesy of the U.S. -
Georgia Water Quality
GEORGIA SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia PHOTO: Kathy Methier Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division Watershed Protection Branch 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1152, East Tower Atlanta, GA 30334 GEORGIA SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY 2015 Update PREFACE The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) developed this document entitled “Georgia Surface Water and Groundwater Quality Monitoring and Assessment Strategy”. As a part of the State’s Water Quality Management Program, this report focuses on the GAEPD’s water quality monitoring efforts to address key elements identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) monitoring strategy guidance entitled “Elements of a State Monitoring and Assessment Program, March 2003”. This report updates the State’s water quality monitoring strategy as required by the USEPA’s regulations addressing water management plans of the Clean Water Act, Section 106(e)(1). Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division Watershed Protection Branch 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1152, East Tower Atlanta, GA 30334 GEORGIA SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY 2015 Update TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... -
The Georgia Coast Saltwater Paddle Trail
2010 The Georgia Coast Saltwater Paddle Trail This project was funded in part by the Coastal Management Program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant award #NA09NOS4190171, as well as the National Park Service Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of OCRM or NOAA. September 30, 2010 0 CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center Project Team .......................................................... 3 Planning and Government Services Staff ................................................................................................... 3 Geographic Information Systems Staff ....................................................................................................... 3 Economic Development Staff .......................................................................................................................... 3 Administrative Services Staff .......................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... -
18 Lc 41 1337 Sr
18 LC 41 1337 Senate Resolution 685 By: Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th, Anderson of the 43rd, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th and others ADOPTED A RESOLUTION 1 Renaming the bed of tidewater on the Georgia coast known as "Runaway Negro Creek" to 2 "Freedom Creek"; and for other purposes. 3 WHEREAS, there is a bed of tidewater on the Georgia coast at latitude 31.9766030 and 4 longitude -81.0462222 known as "Runaway Negro Creek" as recorded by the United States 5 Board of Geographic Names; and 6 WHEREAS, the United States Board of Geographic Names is a federal body created in 1890 7 and recreated by the United States Congress in 1947, pursuant to Public Law 80-242, to 8 establish and maintain uniform usage of geographic names throughout the federal 9 government and serves the public as a central authority for the recording of geographic 10 names; and 11 WHEREAS, as reflected in Code Section 52-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 12 the General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia became the owner of the 13 beds of all tidewaters within the jurisdiction of the State of Georgia as successor to the 14 Crown of England and by the common law; and 15 WHEREAS, as reflected in Code Section 52-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 16 the General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia continues to hold title to 17 the beds of all tidewaters within the state; and 18 WHEREAS, pursuant to the State of Georgia's title to the beds of all tidewaters within this 19 state and pursuant to Code Section 52-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 20 Georgia law provides that "tidewaters" means the sea and all rivers and arms of the sea that 21 are affected by the tide, where the tide rises and falls, which are capable of use for fishing, 22 passage, navigation, commerce, or transportation, and which are located within the 23 jurisdiction of the State of Georgia; and S. -
Savannah River Basin Management Plan 2001
Savannah River Basin Management Plan 2001 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division Georgia River Basin Management Planning Vision, Mission, and Goals What is the VISION for the Georgia RBMP Approach? Clean water to drink, clean water for aquatic life, and clean water for recreation, in adequate amounts to support all these uses in all river basins in the state of Georgia. What is the RBMP MISSION? To develop and implement a river basin planning program to protect, enhance, and restore the waters of the State of Georgia, that will provide for effective monitoring, allocation, use, regulation, and management of water resources. [Established January 1994 by a joint basin advisory committee workgroup.] What are the GOALS to Guide RBMP? 1) To meet or exceed local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. And be consistent with other applicable plans. 2) To identify existing and future water quality issues, emphasizing nonpoint sources of pollution. 3) To propose water quality improvement practices encouraging local involvement to reduce pollution, and monitor and protect water quality. 4) To involve all interested citizens and appropriate organizations in plan development and implementation. 5) To coordinate with other river plans and regional planning. 6) To facilitate local, state, and federal activities to monitor and protect water quality. 7) To identify existing and potential water availability problems and to coordinate development of alternatives. 8) To provide for education of the general public on matters involving the environment and ecological concerns specific to each river basin. 9) To provide for improving aquatic habitat and exploring the feasibility of re-establishing native species of fish. -
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Corrected : 02/10/2006 COVER SHEET FOR PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT/SOLICITATION NO./CLOSING DATE/if not in response to a program announcement/solicitation enter NSF 04-23 FOR NSF USE ONLY PD 05-7381 NSF PROPOSAL NUMBER FOR CONSIDERATION BY NSF ORGANIZATION UNIT(S) (Indicate the most specific unit known, i.e. program, division, etc.) DEB - ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE CLUSTER 0620959 DATE RECEIVED NUMBER OF COPIES DIVISION ASSIGNED FUND CODE DUNS# (Data Universal Numbering System) FILE LOCATION 02/01/2006 12 08010209 DEB 7381 004315578 02/10/2006 4:25pm EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) OR SHOW PREVIOUS AWARD NO. IF THIS IS IS THIS PROPOSAL BEING SUBMITTED TO ANOTHER FEDERAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) A RENEWAL AGENCY? YES NO IF YES, LIST ACRONYM(S) AN ACCOMPLISHMENT-BASED RENEWAL 581353149 9217198 NAME OF ORGANIZATION TO WHICH AWARD SHOULD BE MADE ADDRESS OF AWARDEE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING 9 DIGIT ZIP CODE University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc 616 Boyd GSRC AWARDEE ORGANIZATION CODE (IF KNOWN) Athens, GA. 306027411 0015982001 NAME OF PERFORMING ORGANIZATION, IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE ADDRESS OF PERFORMING ORGANIZATION, IF DIFFERENT, INCLUDING 9 DIGIT ZIP CODE U of Georgia University of Georgia 617 Boyd Graduate Studies Bldg PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE (IF KNOWN) ATHENS, GA 30602-7411 0015982000 IS AWARDEE ORGANIZATION (Check All That Apply) SMALL BUSINESS MINORITY BUSINESS IF THIS IS A PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL (See GPG II.C For Definitions) FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS THEN CHECK HERE TITLE OF PROPOSED PROJECT LTER: Georgia Coastal Ecosystems-II REQUESTED AMOUNT PROPOSED DURATION (1-60 MONTHS) REQUESTED STARTING DATE SHOW RELATED PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL NO. -
A Visitor's Guide to Accessing Georgia's Coastal Resources
A Visitor’s Guide to Accessing Georgia’s Coastal Resources Beaches & Barrier Islands Cultural & Historic Sites Rivers & Waterways Wildlife Viewing & Walking Trails FREE COPY - NOT FOR SALE A Visitor’s Guide to Accessing Georgia’s Coastal Resources acknowledgements This Guide was prepared by The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service under grant award # NA06NOS4190253 from the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of OCRM or NOAA. The authors gratefully acknowledge the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and Parks and Historic Sites Division for their assistance and for permission to use certain descriptions, maps, and photographs in the drafting of this Guide. The authors also acknowledge the Coastal Resources Division and particularly Beach Water Quality Manager Elizabeth Cheney for providing GIS maps and other helpful assistance related to accessing Georgia beaches. This Access Guide was compiled and written by Phillip Flournoy and Casey Sanders. University of Georgia Marine Extension Service 715 Bay Street Brunswick, GA 31520 April 2008 Photo Credits: ~ Beak to Beak Egret Chicks by James Holland, Altamaha Riverkeeper ~ Sapelo Island Beach by Suzanne Van Parreren, Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve ~ Main House, Hofwyl Plantation by Robert Overman, University of Georgia Marine Extension Service ~ J. T. Good, A Chip Off the Block by Captain Brooks Good table of contents Acknowledgements. 2 Map of Georgia Coastal Counties and the Barrier Islands. 5 Foreword. 6 1. Beaches and Barrier Islands . 7 a. Chatham County. -
2018 Integrated 305(B)/303(D) List
2018 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List - Coastal Streams Reach Name/ID Reach Location/County River Basin/ Assessment/ Cause/ Size/Unit Category/ Notes Use Data Provider Source Priority Altamaha River Butler River to Altamaha Altamaha Supporting 7 1 Sound GAR030701060509 Glynn, McIntosh Fishing 1,5,55 Miles Bungalow Creek Headwaters to Hampton River Altamaha Supporting 2 1 GAR030701060519 Glynn Fishing 5 Miles Butler River Altamaha River to Altamaha Altamaha Supporting 5 1 River (upstream and downstream of I-95) GAR030701060504 McIntosh Fishing 5 Miles Darien River Cathead Creek to May Hall Altamaha Supporting 5 1 Creek (formerly Cathead Creek to May Creek) GAR030701060511 McIntosh Fishing 1,5,55 Miles Hampton River Village Creek to Bungalow Altamaha Supporting 1 1 Creek GAR030701060521 Glynn Fishing 5 Miles Hampton River Jones Creek to Mosquito Creek Altamaha Assessment 3 3 EPD needs to determine the "natural DO" for the Pending area before a use assessment is made. GAR030701060520 Glynn Fishing 5 Miles Hampton River Mosquito Creek to Village Altamaha Supporting 3 1 Creek GAR030701060516 Glynn Fishing 5 Miles Pine Creek Hampton River to the Altamaha Supporting 2 1 Hampton River GAR030701060517 Glynn Fishing 5 Miles South Altamaha River Altamaha River to Buttermilk Altamaha Supporting 15 1 Sound GAR030701060505 McIntosh, Glynn Fishing 5 Miles A - 286 2018 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List - Coastal Streams Reach Name/ID Reach Location/County River Basin/ Assessment/ Cause/ Size/Unit Category/ Notes Use Data Provider Source Priority South Branch (aka Altamaha River to Altamaha Altamaha Supporting 5 1 South Altamaha River) River near Cambers Island GAR030701060510 McIntosh, Glynn Fishing 5 Miles Tributary to Village Headwaters to Village Creek Altamaha Assessment 2 3 EPD needs to determine the "natural DO" for the Creek Pending area before a use assessment is made. -
2014 Coastal Streams
2014 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List Coastal Streams - Supporting Designated Uses Reach Name/ ID #/ Reach Location/ River Basin/ Criterion Potential Data Source County Use Violated Causes Extent Category Priority Notes Altamaha River Butler River to Altamaha Sound Altamaha 7 miles 1 R030701060509 Glynn/ McIntosh County Fishing 1,5,55 Bungalow Creek Headwaters to Hampton River Altamaha 2 miles 1 R030701060519 Glynn County Fishing 5 Butler River Altamaha River to Altamaha River Altamaha 5 miles 1 (upstream and downstream of I-95) R030701060504 McIntosh County Fishing 5 Darien River Cathead Creek to May Hall Creek Altamaha 5 miles 1 (formerly Cathead Creek to May Creek) R030701060511 McIntosh County Fishing 1,5,55 Hampton River Village Creek to Bungalow Creek Altamaha 1 miles 1 R030701060521 Glynn County Fishing 5 Hampton River Mosquito Creek to Village Creek Altamaha 3 miles 1 R030701060516 Glynn County Fishing 5 Pine Creek Hampton River to the Hampton River Altamaha 2 miles 1 R030701060517 Glynn County Fishing 5 A-326 2014 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List Coastal Streams - Supporting Designated Uses Reach Name/ ID #/ Reach Location/ River Basin/ Criterion Potential Data Source County Use Violated Causes Extent Category Priority Notes South Altamaha River Altamaha River to Buttermilk Sound Altamaha 15 miles 1 R030701060505 McIntosh/ Glynn County Fishing 5 South Branch (aka Altamaha River to Altamaha River Altamaha 5 miles 1 South Altamaha River) near Cambers Island R030701060510 McIntosh/ Glynn County Fishing 5 Village Creek Bend in Creek at Village Drive to Altamaha 3 miles 1 Hampton River R030701060518 Glynn County Fishing 5 Barbour Island River Wahoo River to Sapelo Sound Ogeechee 8 miles 1 R030602040701 McIntosh County Fishing 5 Bear River Killkenny Creek to St. -
Location Map 4295.Pdf
Fort Morris HS ¨¦§95 Bear RiverOssabaw Island WMA East Channel Medway River Bear River East Channel Medway River Riceboro Pond UV38 Pond Liberty County St. Catherines Island Bar NA North Newport River Dickinson Creek South Newport River South Newport River Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Little Wahoo Island NA Wahoo River Barbour Island River ut17 an M g Todd River n u Little Mud River Y o White Chimney River Julienton River McIntosh County Sapelo River Richmond Hill WMA ¨¦§95 Blackbeard Island NWR r ve Front River i South Sapelo River R Eagle Creek ud M Blackbeard Island Wilderness UV99 Blackbeard Creek Sapelo Island WMA Atwood Creek Teakettle Creek Meridian Dock Area Duplin River Hudson Creek Carnigan River Altamaha WMA Folly River Folly River 113C - Pyramid - Tract 2 - Location Map Parcel # 13191Hb011 McIntosh County, GA - approx. 43 acres +/- Property Listing Interstate USFS BIA/Tribal County Primary Highway NPS Other Federal ´ Urban Area Secondary Highway USFWS State SCALE: 1:200,000 Lake/Reservoir Other Road BLM County/Local 0 1 2 3 4 Perennial River/Stream Railroad Miles The property depicted on this map has not been surveyed. The acreage is an estimate based upon GIS data. The volume information in this report is based on current information in the seller's inventory system. The information is subject to change due to harvest activities and/or updates resulting from routine maintenance of the inventory system. Neither the owner nor its officers, directors, employees or agents represent or warrant the accuracy or completeness of the ownership acreage, the cover type acreage, timber inventory species, grade or volumes, legal or practical access to the property, or operability. -
2010 305B Stream Lake Sound
2010 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List Coastal Streams - Supporting Designated Uses Reach Name/ ID #/ Reach Location/ River Basin/ Criterion Potential Data Source County Use Violated Causes Extent Category Priority Notes Altamaha River Butler River to Altamaha Sound Altamaha 7 miles 1 R030701060509 Glynn/McIntosh County Fishing 5,55 Bungalow Creek Headwaters to Hampton River Altamaha 2 miles 1 R030702030530 Glynn County Fishing 5 Butler River Altamaha River to Altamaha River Altamaha 5 miles 1 (upstream and downstream of I-95) R030701060504 McIntosh County Fishing 5 Darien River Cathead Creek to May Hall Creek Altamaha 5 miles 1 (formerly Cathead Creek to May Creek) R030602040511 McIntosh County Fishing 5,55 Hampton River Jones Creek to Mosquito Creek Altamaha 3 miles 1 R030702030531 Glynn County Fishing 5 Hampton River Mosquito Creek to Village Creek Altamaha 3 miles 1 R030702030517 Glynn County Fishing 5 Pine Creek Hampton River to the Hampton River Altamaha 2 miles 1 R030702030518 Glynn County Fishing 5 A - 349 2010 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List Coastal Streams - Supporting Designated Uses Reach Name/ ID #/ Reach Location/ River Basin/ Criterion Potential Data Source County Use Violated Causes Extent Category Priority Notes South Altamaha River Altamaha River to Buttermilk Sound Altamaha 15 miles 1 R030701060505 McIntosh/ Glynn County Fishing 5 South Branch (aka Altamaha River to Altamaha River Altamaha 5 miles 1 South Altamaha River) near Cambers Island R030701060510 McIntosh/ Glynn County Fishing 5 Village Creek Bend in Creek at Village Drive to Altamaha 3 miles 1 Hampton River R030702030520 Glynn County Fishing 5 Barbour Island River Wahoo River to Sapelo Sound Ogeechee 7 miles 1 R030602040403 McIntosh County Fishing 5 Bear River Killkenny Creek to St.