State parks have been affected by the extreme drought that has its grip on north Georgia.
The system of 63 parks and historic sites has had to alter its water-use to meet Governor Sonny Perdue’s call for a 10-percent cut-down at all state facilities. Measures include no landscaping, cancelling jobs requiring power-washing, and installing some low-flow faucets.
Paul Nelson, assistant director of the state's parks system, says the lack of rain has affected Black Rock Mountain Park, in the northeast corner of the state, the most. Campers there have no water.
"The well that supplies the campground has actually gone dry, and we’re having what we call ‘dry camping’ at that park. All the campers are encouraged to bring their own water for their own personal use, and for their cooking".
Nelson says the drought has affected the parks’ system day visitation the most, as many boat ramps and docks are high-and-dry. Overnight visitors have been keeping their reservations for cottages and lodges.
The system of 63 parks and historic sites has had to alter its water-use to meet Governor Sonny Perdue’s call for a 10-percent cut-down at all state facilities. Measures include no landscaping, cancelling jobs requiring power-washing, and installing some low-flow faucets.
Paul Nelson, assistant director of the state's parks system, says the lack of rain has affected Black Rock Mountain Park, in the northeast corner of the state, the most. Campers there have no water.
"The well that supplies the campground has actually gone dry, and we’re having what we call ‘dry camping’ at that park. All the campers are encouraged to bring their own water for their own personal use, and for their cooking".
Nelson says the drought has affected the parks’ system day visitation the most, as many boat ramps and docks are high-and-dry. Overnight visitors have been keeping their reservations for cottages and lodges.
