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Since we started our efforts at the beginning of 2024, we have put a large focus on widespread publicity to inform our local, state, and national news of the Duck River's demise if we do not save it!
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Nov 20, 2024
Lee Signs Executive Order to Save the Duck River
On November 20, 2024 Govenor Bill Lee took a huge step towards saving the Duck River and signed Executive Order 108 to establish the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership!
"This Planning Partnership will be responsible for
1. Developing comprehensive watershed management recommendations that balance the needs of water users and economic growth against the need to protect the environmental integrity of the Duck River.
2. Advising and providing recommendations to the Govenor, the Duck River Development Agency, TDEC, TWRA, and legislative leadership on policies and actions to promote the sustainable use and conservation of water resources in the Duck River Watershed.
3. Identifying opportunities for water system regionalization, drought resilience, habitat conservation, and water loss reduction.
4. Engaging in local communities, utilities, industries, and conservation organizations to ensure broad participation in watershed planning efforts."
To read Executive Order 108, click the link below!
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