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Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir Management Board |
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The Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir Management Board is responsible for all aspects of project construction, implementation and operations. The Board is comprised of four (4) representatives from Walton County and three (3) representatives from Oconee County, based on ownership of the project. The Board meets at 1:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month, at the office of the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority, 2171 Highway 81, Loganville, Georgia, 30052. All meetings are open to the public. All board members are appointed for a one-year term, and officers are elected on an annual basis. A listing of current Board members is provided below. Walton CountyKevin Little, Chairman
Walton Co. Commission Chairman Michael Turner, Member
Walton Co. Commissioner Lamar Palmer, Member
Walton Co. Commissioner Timmy Shelnutt, Member
WCWSA Chairman | Oconee CountyJim Luke, Vice-Chairman
Oconee Co. Commissioner Jeff Benko, Member
Oconee Co. Finance Director Hank Huckaby, Member
Oconee Co. Citizen Appointee |
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Recent Updates
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Project Photos
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Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE
On July 7, 2008, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) formally issued the Water Withdrawal Permits for both the Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir and the Apalachee River Diversion. The permits provide for a maximum daily withdrawal of 62.1 million gallons per day from the reservoir, and 60 million gallons per day from the Apalachee River based on available stream flow.
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News Stories
Published May 28, 2008
WALTON COUNTY - Recent talks with state officials and a look at the competitive grant process for state funding for the reservoir has Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir Management Board members feeling good about the chances of obtaining some state funding.
"Based on our discussion with (Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority) officials, the rating criteria established in the competitive grant program and GEFA's desire to fund three to four regional reservoir projects that will have a short term impact on water supply capacity, we are very optimistic that the Hard Labor Creek Project will receive at least some grant funding for dam construction," said Kevin Little, chairman of the Walton County Board of Commissioners and the reservoir management board.
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Community
Although a final decision has not been made on the recreational activities that will be provided in the area of Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir, the proposed activities will likely include: electric or self-propelled boats, fishing, picnicking, camping in specified areas, and other passive recreational uses. Because the reservoir’s primary purpose is drinking water supply, there will be some limits to recreational activities to protect water quality.Activities that will not be allowed include: the use of boats powered by gas, diesel, or other internal combustion engines; swimming, diving, snorkeling, or scuba diving; and hunting.
The Reservoir Management Plan has been approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and is available in PDF Version.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Although a final decision has not been made on the recreational activities that will be provided in the area of Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir, the proposed activities will likely include: electric or self-propelled boats, fishing, picnicking, camping in specified areas, and other passive recreational uses. Because the reservoir’s primary purpose is drinking water supply, there will be some limits to recreational activities to protect water quality.Activities that will not be allowed include: the use of boats powered by gas, diesel, or other internal combustion engines; swimming, diving, snorkeling, or scuba diving; and hunting.
The Reservoir Management Plan has been approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and is available in PDF Version.
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