Citizens and community leaders from around the state will share their stories and concerns about the safety of their drinking water. While our nation is transfixed on water issues in Flint, Michigan, communities here in Georgia are struggling with water contamination.  In Shell Bluff, GA community members worry about radioactive tritium contamination in groundwater.  

Click HERE to sign up to participate or RSVP with Che Johnson-Long at [email protected].  
 
For questions, call Che Johnson-Long at 404-524-5999. Rally begins at 1:00pm; press begins at 1:30pm; meetings with Reps begin immediately following the press conference.   
 
C itizens and community leaders from around the state will share their stories and concerns about the safety of their drinking water. While our nation is transfixed on water issues in Flint, Michigan, communities here in Georgia are struggling with water contamination.  In Shell Bluff, GA community members worry about radioactive tritium contamination in groundwater.
Speakers will discuss their concerns and the need for better protections for drinking water supplies in Georgia.    
Join us in addressing these important community concerns and help pass the Groundwater protection bill SB36.  
 
CLICK HERE  for more information on the bill 

Background: This year, Georgia WAND is especially interested in passing  Senate Bill 36  to protect groundwater - as part of our work with the  Georgia Water Coalition . Unlike other states across the country, many Georgians are fortunate to have access to and reasonable use of water on or under their property. But our precious groundwater is at risk, because current laws and regulations do not provide enough protection against contamination . . . .  Continue Reading  
 
is a consortium of 228 conservation and environmental organizations, hunting and fishing groups, businesses, and faith-based organizations that have been working to protect Georgia's water since 2002.  Collectively, these organizations represent more than 250,000 Georgians.