Updates
February 7, 2025
Notice of Availability of Final EIS Published in the Federal Register
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) coordinated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to publish a Notice of Availability of the Final EIS. The review period ends March 10, 2025 and the primary contact listed is Sharon Swagger, 706-546-2203, [email protected]. The key documents are available through the following links:
Notice of Availability of Final EIS
Final EIS Document
Response to Comments to Draft EIS
November 20, 2024
Public Meeting Recording Available
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Carroll County Water Authority (CCWA) hosted a public meeting on November 20, 2024 at 11am via Zoom to provide information on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and solicit public comments and feedback. A recording of the meeting may be viewed by clicking HERE, and a copy of the presentation without audio is available by clicking HERE.
October 18, 2024
Notice of Availability of Draft EIS Published in Federal Register
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) coordinated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to publish a Notice of Availability of the Draft EIS. Comments may be submitted through December 2, 2024 and the primary contact listed is Sharon Swagger, 706-546-2203. A copy of the Notice is available by clicking HERE.
October 10, 2024
Public Meeting Notice- November 20, 2024, 11am
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is furthering the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process through which the NRCS has evaluated alternative solutions to flood prevention and agricultural water management measures for the Carroll County Water Authority’s service area in relation to Lower Little Tallapoosa River Dam No. 25 (aka the proposed Lower Little Tallapoosa River No. 25A and Indian Creek Reservoir). As part of this virtual public meeting, the NRCS seeks input on the draft Environmental Impact Statement from interested individuals, Tribes, State and local Agencies and jurisdictions. The meeting will be held virtually on November 20, 2024, at 11am and can be accessed directly through this link: JOIN THE MEETING or by going to www.zoom.us/join and entering the following: Meeting ID: 812 6238 7012 Passcode: 644686. Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to access and use Zoom.
The Draft Enviromental Impact Statement can be viewed by clicking HERE.
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August 30, 2024
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PUBLISHED IN FEDERAL REGISTER 8/30/2023
On August 30, 2023, the Natural Resource Conservation Service published the Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for CCWA's Indian Creek Reservoir project. A complete copy of the NOI is below and is also available at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/30/2023-18688/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-lower-little-tallapoosa-river
We invite you to submit comments in response to this notice which will be accepted through October 16, 2023. You may submit your comments through one of the methods below:
February 7, 2025
Notice of Availability of Final EIS Published in the Federal Register
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) coordinated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to publish a Notice of Availability of the Final EIS. The review period ends March 10, 2025 and the primary contact listed is Sharon Swagger, 706-546-2203, [email protected]. The key documents are available through the following links:
Notice of Availability of Final EIS
Final EIS Document
Response to Comments to Draft EIS
November 20, 2024
Public Meeting Recording Available
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Carroll County Water Authority (CCWA) hosted a public meeting on November 20, 2024 at 11am via Zoom to provide information on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and solicit public comments and feedback. A recording of the meeting may be viewed by clicking HERE, and a copy of the presentation without audio is available by clicking HERE.
October 18, 2024
Notice of Availability of Draft EIS Published in Federal Register
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) coordinated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to publish a Notice of Availability of the Draft EIS. Comments may be submitted through December 2, 2024 and the primary contact listed is Sharon Swagger, 706-546-2203. A copy of the Notice is available by clicking HERE.
October 10, 2024
Public Meeting Notice- November 20, 2024, 11am
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is furthering the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process through which the NRCS has evaluated alternative solutions to flood prevention and agricultural water management measures for the Carroll County Water Authority’s service area in relation to Lower Little Tallapoosa River Dam No. 25 (aka the proposed Lower Little Tallapoosa River No. 25A and Indian Creek Reservoir). As part of this virtual public meeting, the NRCS seeks input on the draft Environmental Impact Statement from interested individuals, Tribes, State and local Agencies and jurisdictions. The meeting will be held virtually on November 20, 2024, at 11am and can be accessed directly through this link: JOIN THE MEETING or by going to www.zoom.us/join and entering the following: Meeting ID: 812 6238 7012 Passcode: 644686. Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to access and use Zoom.
The Draft Enviromental Impact Statement can be viewed by clicking HERE.
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August 30, 2024
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PUBLISHED IN FEDERAL REGISTER 8/30/2023
On August 30, 2023, the Natural Resource Conservation Service published the Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for CCWA's Indian Creek Reservoir project. A complete copy of the NOI is below and is also available at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/30/2023-18688/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-lower-little-tallapoosa-river
We invite you to submit comments in response to this notice which will be accepted through October 16, 2023. You may submit your comments through one of the methods below:
- Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for docket ID NRCS-2023-0011. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments; or
- Mail or Hand Delivery: J. Tyler Coats, P.E., Associate, Schnabel Engineering, LLC, 6445 Shiloh Road, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30005. In your comment, specify the docket ID NRCS-2023-0011.
