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.
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