After three years, the drought is officially over in metro Atlanta, according to state climatologist David Stooksbury. Due to the heavy rainfalls across most of Georgia, drought levels in many parts of the state were reduced or eliminated by the end of March. The exceptions to this relaxation were the Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell watersheds and southeastern Georgia, where rainfall in some locations was below normal for March.
Despite this recent announcement, outdoor watering restrictions will remain indefinitely since Lake Lanier is still recovering and is more than 9 feet below full. The lake is the water source for more than 3 million metro Atlantans. For the current watering restrictions in your area, click on the county link below.
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Tonight will be the first meeting of the 1071 Coalition. 1071 Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining water levels in Lake Sidney Lanier.
With Lake Lanier near its record low water level, this new grassroots group aims to improve management of the lake and bring the water level back up to 1071 feet. All are welcome.
* Website:
1071Coalition.org * Meeting: December 9th, 6pm at Lake Lanier Islands
Here's a quick round-up of the water level situation:
* The lake dropped almost a foot this month.
* We were on course to break the record low but rain on Wednesday may postpone that day.
* The Corps reduced outflows from Buford Dam by 15 percent in an attempt to reduce losses
Lake StatusLevel: Down 19.83 feet
Temp: 53 degrees
Boat Ramps OpenCharleston Park
Shoal Creek Park
Tidwell Park
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