The 10 water councils met for the first time May 1-14. The agenda included:

• Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the council members.
  
• the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Environmental Protection Division (EPD).Election of chairs and vice chairs.
• An overview of the regional geography and resources.Water usage trends in the region.
• An introduction to the population forecasts information.

Follow this link for additional information: http://www.georgiawaterplanning.org/pe/index.html

Notes from each Regional Water Planning Council meeting can be found on the state's website: www.georgiawaterplanning.org.

Upcoming Regional Water Planning Council meetings:

Second round: June 11 - 24, 2009 (click here for a schedule of water council meetings)

Third round: September 14 - 25, 2009.

Fourth round: November 9 - 20, 2009.

Agenda Items for the Regional Water Council Meetings in June include: Population and education forecasts ; Finalization of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); and An overview of the agriculture water demand forecasts, resource assessments, and the public involvement plan.

Remember, each of the Water Council meetings will have a public comment period so if you have a water issue that is important to you then be sure to attend and share your comments with this decision making body.

For more information, please visit the Georgia Conservancy's water imformation page or www.georgiawaterplanning.org.