CRBI uses federal, state and local laws to force action that protects, preserves and restores the Coosa River and its tributaries across a 5,000-square-mile land area stretching across north Georgia and northeast Alabama.
CRBI reviews pollution control permits for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities to prevent unnecessary pollution of our waterways, reviews land development plans to protect streams and wetlands, responds to citizen complaints of pollution problems and lobbies federal, state and local decision makers to secure laws that protect our water for boating, swimming, fishing and drinking water.
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Recent Advocacy posts:
State Level Regulations Will Impact PFAS Usage
In the summer of 2022 the EPA released new health advisories (HAs) for a chemical group known as PFAS (per- ...
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Big News on Coal Ash from EPA
Today, EPA took an enormous step toward addressing the real-world pollution concerns surrounding coal ash pond closure. In offering determinations ...
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EPD Hears Concerns from Citizens at Virtual Hearing
EPD held its virtual hearing for the closure permit for Plant Hammond ash pond 3 (AP-3) on Tuesday, August 10 ...
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Georgia Recorder Article Paints Grim Picture of Coal Ash in Georgia
Here is an excellent overview of the coal ash problem across the state from Jill Nolin at Georgia Recorder ...
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GA Power Plans to Leave Toxic Coal Ash in Groundwater at Plant Hammond
Georgia Power is seeking approval from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permits to cap nearly ...
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Georgia Recorder on the Trust Fund Victory
Jill Nolin of the Georgia Recorder wrote this excellent piece on the history of this long-lasting effort to dedicate environmental ...
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Fighting for Clean Water Under the Gold Dome
The 2021 Legislative Session is well under way. While CRBI is not traveling to the Capitol in person this year ...
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2020 Bacterial Monitoring Results
Green: 0-126 cfu/100mLconsidered safe for recreational use by the state of GeorgiaYellow: +126-235 cfu/100mLmoderate risk of illnessRed: +235 cfu/100mLhigh risk ...
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Trust Fund Honesty Heads to a Ballot Near You!
Watch as the Georgia Senate unanimously approves HR 164 - a constitutional amendment that will allow the General Assembly to ...
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Ban the Bag in Georgia
Senate Bill 280 would prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic bags by retail stores, with some exemptions (bags used for ...
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