North Georgia water management group recruiting advisors

As much as any place in Georgia Forsyth County is where future water demands meets water management policy. The county sits on Lake Lanier without a permit to withdraw water. It's entertaining proposals to build reservoirs, and another one to raise Lake Lanier two feet. Care to get involved? The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District -- which is responsible for developing water policy for the region -- is recruiting members to serve on basin advisory councils. The term is two years. Deadline to apply is May 13. Details: www.northgeorgiawater.org.