Ensuring Water Security for People and Nature: A Status Report from the Upper Flint River Working Group

The Flint Basin in the Georgia piedmont is a major water supply source for hundreds of thousands of Georgians. Since 2000, severe droughts have struck the Flint Basin. In an effort to improve drought resilience in the basin, the Upper Flint River Working Group was formed to protect the social, ecological, recreational, and economic values the river system provides. Through the group, diverse stakeholders have come together to share information, identify barriers, and proactively pursue opportunities to restore the river system and its flows. This report outlines the Working Group’s goals and strategies for river system resilience, and details specific actions taken by individual members that are enhancing water availability during the drought.