Rep. John Lewis Calls Georgia Delegation to Meet with Georgia Environment Official on Drought

As dean of the Georgia delegation, Rep. John Lewis has called a second meeting of the entire delegation to assess the best legislative response to the drought.  Federal law mandating water from Lake Lanier to be released to serve Florida and Alabama has been under close scrutiny during this crisis.  Some officials say this emergency highlights the need for review and changes of federal law on this matter.   At the current rate of depletion, the state of Georgia is projected to run out of water in three months without some intervention.

As a response, Rep. Lewis has again called a delegation, including the entire Senate and House membership, to discuss legislative solutions.  The delegation will meet this time with Dr. Carol Couch, Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

            A media avail will occur immediately following the meeting in Room H-330 of the U.S. Capitol, tomorrow Thursday October 18th at 12:45 PM.

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