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Lower Flint River Watershed

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Agricultural Manufacturing Office Strategic Interest
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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: United States of America
Basins: North Atlantic (448) (St. Johns River)
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Improved water efficiency, protected and restored ecosystems.
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2010  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Other
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Other
Beneficiaries: Ecosystems
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: Other
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

The Lower Flint River Basin is one of the most ecologically diverse river systems in Georgia. People, plants and animals depend on its waters, yet recent flows have reached historic low levels. This is also one of the most agriculturally intensive regions in the state, producing more than $2 billion in farm-based revenue annually. Irrigation is critical to production, with approximately 1.25 billion gallons of water applied daily at peak irrigation in drought years. To prote…

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The Lower Flint River Basin is one of the most ecologically diverse river systems in Georgia. People, plants and animals depend on its waters, yet recent flows have reached historic low levels. This is also one of the most agriculturally intensive regions in the state, producing more than $2 billion in farm-based revenue annually. Irrigation is critical to production, with approximately 1.25 billion gallons of water applied daily at peak irrigation in drought years. To protect this vital resource, The Nature Conservancy is partnering with Georgia EPD, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the University of Georgia and the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (the District), a collaboration of regulators, research partners and local farmers, to develop and deploy innovative agricultural water conservation technology and develop a model easement program designed to target areas for maximum groundwater recharge.

Project Results

Improved water efficiency, protected and restored ecosystems.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Other
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Other
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Ecosystems
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: Other

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The Nature Conservancy (Organization)

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We acheive this through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 550 scientists, located in all 50 U.S. states … Learn More


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