HCP Flow Targets

On September 25th, the GA-FIT Advisory Board reviewed modeling results and learned how the results are guiding the selection of flow targets to protect the habitat of freshwater mussels. These targets will be a key component of the Lower Flint Region Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), which will protect freshwater mussels while also supporting the regional agricultural economy.

Next Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the GA-FIT Advisory Board will be on October 23, 2:00-4:00 pm. This will be a virtual meeting. For information on how to access the meeting, please call (229)430-2900 or email: [email protected]

HCP

GA-FIT is developing an HCP that will support the region's freshwater mussels while also supporting the regional agricultural economy

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Drought SWAP

Georgia farmers have made investments in efficiency and the State of Georgia has made investments in the data and research needed to support careful water management. GA-FIT builds on these investments to implement innovations and incentives for effective drought response.

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GA-FIT Incentive Auction

GA-FIT is working to improve drought response capabilities in Georgia. GA-FIT seeks to protect streams while also protecting the economic well-being of farmers. We recently completed a project focused on incentives for voluntary irrigation suspension during drought.

What is GA-FIT?

GA-FIT is the Georgia Flow Incentive Trust. We are working with Georgia farmers in the Flint River Basin to build our capacity to respond to drought in a manner that sustains our regional economy and our natural systems. We invite you to take some time to learn more about us and our projects.

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GA-FIT News

Stay up to date on our latest projects and what we're doing to protect Georgia's streams while also protecting the economic well-being of Georgia farmers.

Project Updates

Recent Project Updates

Habitat Conservation Plan Hits the Airwaves

September 26, 2024

This week, the Lower Flint Region Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) was the focus of an episode of The Outfall, a podcast focused on water issues. In this episode, podcast creator Robert Osborne interviews GA-FIT team member Kristin Rowles. They talk about the Flint River, regional water planning, freshwater mussels, and the HCP. The podcast offers…

New Flow Targets for the Flint

September 26, 2024

The GA-FIT Advisory Board met on September 25th to discuss model results, flow targets, freshwater mussels, and other elements of the work underway on the Lower Flint Region Habitat Conservation Plan. The GA-FIT field team had a busy summer in our rivers and streams, and the modeling team has been just as busy running and…

Advisory Board Hosts US Fish and Wildlife Service on Tour of Region

July 10, 2024

On July 9, the GA-FIT Advisory Board toured sites related to the Habitat Conservation Plan. The group observed several species of mussels that were collected in the Flint River. They also observed a drill rig installing a test well on a farm that is a candidate site for Drought SWAP. After the tour, in a…

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