Lt. Governor Casey Cagle: Now is the Time for Corps to Store a Fuller Pool in Lake Lanier

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle: Now is the Time for Corps to Store a Fuller Pool in Lake Lanier

(Atlanta, GA) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle released the following statement regarding Lake Lanier’s full pool:

“Today is a landmark day and it is heartening to once again see Lake Lanier at full pool after four long years.  While this is great news and something that is encouraging to businesses and citizens, we still have much to accomplish in order to fully protect Lake Lanier and our state’s water resources.  

“Now is the time for the Corps of Engineers to make the reasonable decision to store to a fuller pool.  It is simply absurd that we can’t better manage Lake Lanier and take full advantage of the current abundant supply, especially when Lake Lanier not only meets the water needs of millions of citizens, but is a catalyst for many businesses and economic growth.”

*Lt. Governor Casey Cagle sent a letter to Colonel Jorns of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting that the Corps store above full pool as long as possible. A copy of this letter is attached.

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