Starting today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will cut-back on water releases out of Lake Lanier. While not as much as state officials would like, the amount might still add up to 65-million gallons of water a day saved. The Corps since December has released only enough water downstream from Lanier to satisfy metro Atlanta’s drinking needs and the minimum flow required by the state. In a statement from the state’s Enviromental Protection Division Director, Carol Couch says she appreciates the Corps’ evaluation of her request to cut releases through April 30th.
