Eufaula Outdoors Association

10/06/2022

Thank you to everyone that have contacted us regarding the spraying by the Corps of Engineers. We have made formal contact with the Corps of engineers. They are spraying certain areas and are specifically focusing on some of the Water Primrose, Giant Cut Grass and Cuban Bull Rush. While we wish there was no spraying, that is not a legitimate option.

However, keep the information coming to me!

09/28/2022

EXAMPLE OF WHAT YOU CAN EMAIL TO: [email protected]

I wanted to take a moment to comment on the GA EPD’s Comprehensive Nutrient Permitting Strategy Roadmap. I am located in the middle Chattahoochee region along the Georgia-Alabama border south of Atlanta and are concerned about the impacts to our reservoir, including Walter F. George (WFG). This waterway is rich in natural, ecological and recreational resources important to the economic viability of this region.
The Chattahoochee River through Columbus and downstream has been the foundation for strong economic benefit for decades. Of particular interest relative to the nutrient strategy is fishing in WFG up to the rapids in Columbus. Millions of dollars in economic benefit are generated annually due to our healthy lakes and river.
A healthy lake depends on nutrients to protect and propagate its aquatic life. Fishing, both recreational and tournament, are economically vital to much of the middle Chattahoochee region. We are deeply concerned that unnecessary reduction in nutrients will have a detrimental impact on our fishing. Currently, the fishing is good.

A reduction in nutrients could easily result in fewer and smaller fish and hence, less economic benefit from fishermen.

How can you assure that the proposed nutrient strategy will improve and not harm fishing, the primary recreational activity of Walter F. George Reservoir and surrounding fisheries?

Thank you for considering my comment and concerns.

09/27/2022

UPDATE:

GA EPD is moving toward some future regulations that will reduce nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) in waterways. These nutrients are necessary to support aquatic food chains , if over regulated and significantly reduced, the number and size of fish will be reduced. Of course, too much nutrient load is undesirable. So the key is balance. But EPD seems to be leaning toward nutrients as pollutants and less is best.

WE MUST MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD and urge the EPD to be careful, so as not to harm fishing in GA and AL.
There is a fast deadline for public comments and I URGE YOU TO SUBMIT A COMMENT IMMEDIATELY TO:

[email protected]

If you need help wording your comments/concern let me know and I will gladly help youl!

09/15/2022

When we first formed this association, we were told that we could not make a difference.

We proved the doubters wrong! By working in collaboration with the Corps of Engineers, we were able to find common ground that works for everyone and grass on the lake looks better than it ever has. The pads have started returning and.......The fishing has been better.

Now it is time to be heard on another issue.
PLEASE PLEASE go to

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DaEtURsHlEuKvJ7EBE0VFj8cTorKJzRDvhx7C53yDYxUNk8zOUw3S1ZYQ0xYS1JGVDgwU1BKSTNQTS4u

Complete this form.

Your affiliation can be: Fisherman

Your title can be: Interested party

Your comment should be: There should be more time to research the potential impact on the river and lakes.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LETS KEEP LAKE EUFAULA TRENDING BACK IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

The purpose of this survey is to solicit feedback and obtain information for consideration during the development of the nutrient permitting strategy.  EPD appreciates your participation and values your feedback allowing us to protect and enhance our state's natural resources. EPD will use the cont...

09/15/2022

Important alert!!

There are some important things going on that may have a major impact on Lake Eufaula!!!
Specifically, there are potential new regulations for nutrient discharge permits that will affect Walter F George reservoir and specifically the fish in the lake.
The Georgia DNR is working diligently to try and get a better understanding of things BUT it is OUR responsibility to voice concerns.
there is a deadline for public comment tomorrow (9/15/22) and it is SUPER IMPORTANT that we make our presence known.

Use the links below and my suggestion is that comments should say something along the lines of “we need more current research about nutrient dynamics, specifically in relation to their impacts on fisheries before new regulation is implemented.”
The link to the EPD website and the link where EPD has requested public comment be submitted.
Where it asks for your title you can put "individual"
Please share this with others.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!!!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
https://epd.georgia.gov/.../wast.../permitting-strategies...

04/30/2022

The Eufaula Outdoors Association has been formed by a collection of fishermen and other stakeholders. Our purpose is to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to return Lake Eufaula to being the Big Bass Capital of the world.

On this page we will provide regular updates on our progress. Our goal is to eliminate the "hearsay" and the "he said...she said" regarding the condition of the lake while providing accurate, first-hand, reliable information. We will provide regular updates on our conversations and meetings with representatives of the Georgia DNR, Alabama Fish and Game, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

You can support this cause by making a financial contribution or by donating your time.

Most importantly...If you complain about things but refuse to be part of the solution, that means you are part of the problem!