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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Tri-State water war Stakeholders and their positions_SK, Gov. Rick Scott claims he will work to protect the families whose livelihoods depend on the Apalachicola Bay, Residents of Apalachicola / Apalachicola interest groups demand saving the Apalachicola Bay and Apalachicola river, and protecting ecosystem, Government includes Representatives and legislators, State of Alabama demands continuation of the USACE projects such as hydropower and flood control, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) claim it has discretion to operate Lanier in order to meet Georgia’s current and future water demands. The degree to which the Corps may fulfill Georgia’s request is contingent on its ability to provide downstream releases from Buford Dam in order to satisfy other authorized purposes and to comply with the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act, Downstream users includes Flint Riverkeeper group, Southern Georgia includes Downstream users, Flint Riverkeeper group claims property rights of the landowners along the river are destroyed, Environmental Protection Division claims further studies will bring solution in 3-5 years, Government includes Georgia representatives and legislators, former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue recommends greater amount of water conservation and further negotiation regarding the reallocation of portions of Lake Lanier, Florida claims Georgia withdraws too much and isn’t sharing the water fairly, Georgia representatives and legislators recommend prioritizing Atlanta’s water supply over the health of the river downstream, Southern Georgia includes Agricultural business, Residents of Apalachicola / Apalachicola interest groups demand water conservation in the city of Atlanta and by its residents, Georgia representatives and legislators demand no changes to Water Resources Development Act, State of Alabama claims Georgia withdraws too much and isn’t sharing the water fairly, Interest Groups include Tri-State Conservation Coalition, Florida demands enough freshwater to reach the Apalachicola Bay, Georgia includes City of Atlanta