The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is currently in the watershed plan development phase of the Mitchell County, Calhoun County and Dougherty County Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations projects. 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.

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. 

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. 

 
 

Radium Springs Springshed Water Resource Management Project

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. 

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