The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is currently in the watershed plan development phase of three Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations projects located throughout the District. Implementation will not begin until final approval of the watershed plans, with input from local, state and federal agencies and stakeholders. Read more about the USDA WFPO Program here and learn more about our projects below.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Sharon Valitzski
Assistant State Conservationist, Easements & Water Resources
(706) 546-2203
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Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District
Perri Cooper
Executive Director
(229) 234-1245
perri@flintriverswcd.org
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Mitchell County – Big Slough Flood Reduction Project
Big Slough in Mitchell County has blockage that causes flooding in areas across the watershed, including at bridge crossings and ditches. This negatively impacts hundreds of forested, ag and public easement acres. This project will survey Big Slough for potential canals, dams, and existing culverts to improve flow and prevent flooding in the future.
Project Materials
Public Participation Plan
June 27, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Notice
June 27, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Presentation
June 27, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Recording & Attendance
June 27, 2024 Pubic Scoping Meeting Comment Transcripts
Middle Ichawaynochaway / Spring Creek Basin Irrigation Project
This project will assess improved agricultural irrigation water supply to ensure long term sustainability of the county's economic engine-- agriculture-- while also protecting aquatic and wildlife habitat in the Ichawaynochaway Watershed. A suite of approaches will be considered in the plan which may consider easements, irrigation water sources, irrigation system efficiency and technologies, and more.
Project Materials
Public Participation Plan
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Notice
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Presentation
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Recording & Attendance
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Comment Transcripts
Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Projects
Radium Springs Springshed Water Resource Management Project
Project Materials
Public Participation Plan
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Notice
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Presentation
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Recording & Attendance
June 26, 2024 Public Scoping Meeting Comment Transcripts
Flow at Radium Springs in Dougherty County is not consistent and dependent on water levels in the Floridan Aquifer, which are impacted by rainfall and pumping within the surrounding springshed. When stagnant, the spring has documented reverse flow pulling water from the Flint River into the aquifer. The springs are also an important historic and recreational spot for the surrounding community. This plan will consider improved agricultural and industrial water use efficiencies, source switching, and adoption of improved irrigation technologies to maintain flow at the spring. This builds on existing work led by a diverse coalition of partners over the past five years.