'Killer' Southeast U.S. Drought Low On Scale, Says Study Oct 3, 2009
(June 19, 2009) Reductions in the flow of the Apalachicola River have far-reaching effects that could prove detrimental to grouper and other reef fish populations in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, according to a. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Grass-roots group aims at water solution Sep 19, 2009
areas and into Florida, where the Chattahoochee becomes the Apalachicola River ... One person from each interest category will serve on the board from each of four sub-basins the Upper Chattahoochee, Middle and Lower Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola River bringing the board s total membership to 56. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
'Intersex' Bass Widespread In U.S. Rivers Sep 15, 2009
Sixty percent of male bass examined at the Apalachicola River at Blountstown, Fla. were intersex, 50 percent in the Savannah River at Port Wentworth and Sylvania, Ga, 43 percent in the Savannah River at Augusta, Ga. (Science Daily)
Forum: Ga.-Fla. game good weapon in 'water war' Aug 2, 2009
When it merges with the Flint River, it becomes the Apalachicola River and flows across the Florida panhandle and into the Gulf of Mexico ... When it merges with the Flint River, it becomes the Apalachicola River and flows across the Florida panhandle and into the Gulf of Mexico. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Troubled waters: Low Apalachicola River flow may hurt gulf fisheries Jun 20, 2009
-- Reductions in the flow of the Apalachicola River have far-reaching effects that could prove detrimental to grouper and other reef fish populations in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, according to a new Florida State University study that may provide new ammunition for states engaged in a nearly two-decade water war ... Though much of the scientific research examining the consequences of low-flow conditions, primarily caused by extended drought in recent years, has focused on the Apalachicola... (EurekAlert!)
South Fulton reservoir proposal draws fire Apr 28, 2009
In a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which would have to OK the project, Florida raised concerns about the biological and economic impact of reduced water flows into the Apalachicola River and Bay. In the meantime, the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water Authority, which includes the city of Palmetto, hopes to get a needed permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
