DNR five-year strategy for managing Georgia's natural and environmental resources : priorities for fiscal years 1991-1995

DNR FIVE-YEAR
STRATEGY
For Managing Georgia's Natural
And Environmental Resources
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Priorities for Fiscal Years 1991-1995 Georgia Department of Natural Resources

DNR FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY FOR MANAGING GEORGIA'S NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Priorities for Fiscal Years 1991-1995 "
June 27, 1990
Georgia Department of Natural Resources 205 Butler Street, S.E.
Suite 1252, Floyd Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334

THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES
James Griffin, Jr. Chairman, Member-at-Large
Patricia C. Edwards Vice-Chairman, Third District
C. Tom Griffith
Secretary, Tenth District
James II. (Herb) Butler Member-at-Large
Dolan E. Brown, Jr.
First District
J. Leonard Eubanks Second District
Linda S. Billingsley Fourth District
E. R. Mitchell, Jr. Fifth District
Fetter W. Ward, Jr.
Sixth District
C. W. (Sonny) Jackson
Seventh District
Curtis Farrar Eighth District
Donald J. Carter Ninth District
Glenn E. Taylor Member-at-Large
John Lanigan Member-at-Large
Will D. (Billy) Ilerrin Coastal District

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY FOR MANAGING
NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
FISCAL YEARS 1991-1995

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Progress Report on Fiscal Year 1989-1990 Management Priorities
Introduction
Five-Year Strategy Priorities, Fiscal Year 1991 Five-Year Strategy Priorities, Fiscal Year 1992 Funding Required to Implement Priority Budget Requests
Environmental Protection Division
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
Game and Fish Division
Coastal Resources Division
Priorities Requiring Intradepartmental Action
Appendix
A. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Capital Outlay (New) Capital Outlay (Repair/Maintenance) Capital Outlay (User Fees)
B. Other Significant Projects C. Other Projects Not Included in Five-Year Strategy

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PROGRESS REPORT
Implementation of DNR's Fiscal Year 1989-1990 Management Priorities

1. Reduce or eliminate any source of chemicals in the environment to levels below established standards for air, surface water, groundwater and community water systems, and solid waste management facilities.
The Department is implementing the new water quality standards for toxic pollutants;
has published the updated Toxics Release Inventory Report; has initiated the consolidated Emergency Response Team; completed a draft report of the laboratory task force's work of evaluating the need for improving and consolidating the Division's labs; and assigned additional staff to the solid waste permitting and waste minimization/recycling programs. Accurate estimates of waste being generated and
recycled in Georgia will be accomplished under the requirements of the new Solid Waste Management Law enacted by the General Assembly this year. Development of the Solid Waste Operator Certification Program has been completed.

2.

Meet public needs for wildlife-oriented recreation by acquiring and

developing lands for wildlife management and recreation.

DNR The

Land Acquisition Program to acquire and develop lands for wildlife

A management progressed very well in FY 1990. total of 35,702 acres, in six areas,

were purchased during the FY-90 period, bringing the total acreage acquired to

59,971 acres. These areas will be open for hunting and fishing during the 1990-91
season. Work has begun in developing these areas for wildlife and fisheries. These

purchases included one Public Fishing Area (PFA) and a site for a second PFA, a

large 800 acre bay with a rookery, several sites that can be developed for waterfowl

enhancement, and numerous acres that will provide outdoor oriented recreational

opportunities for the citizens of Georgia.

3. Maximize operational efficiency of existing sites and begin management of new facilities in the Georgia parks and historic sites system.
The following major new or renovated facilities were among those completed: Florence Marina - Visitor's Center, Rest Station, Fishing Pier, two cottages; Ft.
McAllister - New group shelter; Picketts Mill - Visitor's center and related
development; Red Top Mountain - 33 room lodge with restaurant and meeting facilities; Unicoi - Major renovation to the restaurant kitchen; Ft. Mountain cottage

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renovation; George L. Smith - comfort station; Gordonia Alatamaha - comfort station; and Lake Richard B. Russell, swimming beach, bath house, picnic facilities. The Division evaluated facilities and services for each state park, lodge and historic
site to determine how to best operate these facilities with current levels of staff and
operating funds. Operating hours for swimming, historic sites, park offices, lodge front desk and restaurant operations were evaluated to determine the most efficient
operation. An evaluation was conducted to determine the staffing needs for each
park, lodge and historic site.

4. Implement the Regional Reservoir Program, as funded.
To date, work on the Regional Reservoir Project has included a rigorous alternatives
analysis of potential sites within the Tallapoosa River Basin for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir. This effort has focused on candidate sites to serve the five county membership of the West Georgia Regional Water Authority, as well as to optimize a site for as much water supply yield as possible for the western region of North Georgia.

5. Implement an expanded Communications and Public Awareness
Program to focus on DNR programs and initiatives.
Staff received additional training which has resulted in more in-house typesetting and design as well as an increase in the number of brochures produced. Procedures were altered to shorten the response time required for media inquiries and communications strategies were put into place for the Nongame Checkoff, Air and Water Quality issues and support of the Parks marketing plan.

6. Implement Georgia's Coastal Waterbottoms Leasing Program.

Under the authority of changes made to its law in 1989, the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee (CMPC) implemented Georgia's coastal waterbottoms leasing

program. The program requires marinas providing slips for more than fifteen boats

to obtain a lease of the state-owned waterbottoms and marshlands over which the

marina is or will be located. The Committee developed an application form which,

when properly completed, produces the information of the terms of a lease. Lease

forms were also developed and a procedure was established for the processing of

requests for leases, including submittal of the matters to the State Properties
Commission which must approve the actions of CMPC on each transaction. On May

2, 1990, the State Properties Commission considered and approved three packages

which the CMPC had processed using the newly adopted procedure and documents.

CMPC The

had earlier determined to withhold issuance of the Coastal Marshlands

permits until the marina leases were approved by the SPC.

7. Implement the Wetlands Management Program, as funded.

The wetlands program was implemented as a part of the Commissioner's Office by
A the establishment of the Freshwater Wetlands and Heritage Inventory Program.

contract was awarded for Statewide mapping and digitizing all of Georgia's

freshwater wetlands using Landsat data. This wetlands mapping data will be placed

DNR on the

Geographic Information System (GIS) and provided to communities and

Regional Development Centers in support of the Governor's Growth Strategies

Program. The Freshwater Wetlands and Heritage Inventory Program is also

continuing its efforts to assemble a Statewide Natural Heritage database on the

status, occurrence, biology and management of rare species and natural communities.

Introduction
The decade of the 1990s promises to offer many challenges and opportunities for
managing Georgia's natural, historic, recreational and environmental resources. Therein lies the reason that this Five-Year Strategy is so important to the effective management of the personnel, budget, resources, programs and legislative mandates of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
During the 1990 session of the General Assembly, key legislation was passed that will
have a strong impact on Georgia for many years to come. The legislature approved Minimum Planning Standards and Minimum Environmental Criteria called for in the Georgia Planning Act of 1989. This action puts into place the necessary framework to begin the "bottom up" planning process envisioned by the Governor's Growth Strategies
Commission.
The 1990 legislative session also resulted in the approval of 27 critically needed new positions for improving the management of the State's environmental resources. The passage of a comprehensive revision to the Georgia Solid Waste Management Act addresses one of the biggest problems in the State. Solid waste management is a serious matter throughout Georgia, and one of the major thrusts of this important legislation is to
encourage recycling, including a mandated reduction of 25% in the amount of solid waste
being disposed.
Georgia has experienced unprecedented growth from a high rate of economic development. Increased tourism and a sustained strong economic base will continue to attract large numbers of people to the State. Strategies for managing Georgia's land, air, water, wildlife, parks and recreation areas and historic and coastal resources must periodically be revised to meet the new challenges that rapid growth presents.
To accommodate this growth, an adequate infrastructure is essential to help assure
the availability of water, wastewater treatment capabilities, and programs for managing solid waste. At the same time, Georgia's parks, recreation areas and historic sites, as well as the State's public hunting and fishing areas, will require improvements and expansions to accommodate increased numbers of residents and visitors. Assistance in preserving and using Georgia's historic resources must be continued and expanded. Along the coast, Georgia's marshlands, beaches and marine resources require strong management. All these elements must be coordinated in such a way as to assure that Georgia's natural and environmental resources are protected and effectively managed.
The Governor's Growth Strategies authorized the essential planning framework for community, regional and Statewide planning. Vital components of all such plans will be the natural, historic, recreational and environmental resources and how effectively they are managed to facilitate serving the needs of Georgia's citizens.

This Five-Year Strategy lists the budget and program priorities of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and includes elements of the Growth Strategies assigned to this Department. Now, the challenge is to obtain and effectively administer the personnel and budgetary resources necessary to implement these priorities.

I. DNR's Five-Year Planning Process

Since 1986, the Board of Natural Resources has annually approved a Five-Year

Strategy which has been developed by the personnel of the Department and then critically

reviewed, modified where necessary and subsequently adopted by the Board. The Five-Year

Strategy is updated annually and has become the basis for assembling DNR's annual budget

request to the Governor and General Assembly. Because of the broad level of input into

DNR the Five-Year Strategy by Board Members and

personnel at all levels, a realistic, well-

defined and comprehensive strategy has resulted in appropriation of funds for key personnel

and programs which might have otherwise gone unnoticed and unfunded.

A key component of DNR's work on the Five-Year Strategy is participatory
involvement of this agency's personnel, whose observations, suggestions and recommendations are critical to fulfilling the Department's Vision and Mission statements.

II.

DNR's Vision and Mission

The VISION of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is to manage, guide
and promote the wise use of the State's natural, environmental, historic, archaeological and recreational resources, including hunting and fishing, for the benefit of Georgia's present and future generations.

The Department's MISSION is to accomplish this vision by continually implementing

the priorities and programs set forth in a Five-Year Strategy, developed with the

DNR involvement of Department personnel and other interested persons.

fulfills its mission

in accordance with direction from the U.S. Congress, the Georgia General Assembly, the

judicial system, the Governor, the Board of Natural Resources, and other governmental

agencies. Such guidance appears in the form of laws, regulations, appropriations, executive

DNR orders, and policy directives. Seeking staff suggestions,

held meetings throughout the

State with work unit supervisors and employees, who were requested to make

recommendations concerning:

* Existing programs to be maintained, and where possible, improved; * Desired actions that require new or additional funding; * Management of personnel and financial resources to accomplish
appropriate priorities, including shifting of personnel or revising priorities.

The actions stated herein represent the results of an enormous amount of dialogue and input from Department staff and further refinement by the Board of Natural Resources into Departmental priorities. The Five-Year Strategy process, therefore, reflects a commitment to involve members of the staff and Board, pooling this array of talent
available to identify priority actions which guide the Department's work.
On the following pages, issues and proposed implementation strategies for FY-1991,
FY-1992 and the following three-year period through 1995 are stated.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991

Priority

Issue

1.

Reduce or eliminate any source of chemicals in the environment to levels

below established standards for air, surface water, groundwater and

community water systems, and solid waste management facilities.

2.

Operate, maintain and protect the natural and cultural resources of state

parks, historic sites and natural areas at maximum levels of efficiency

commensurate with available funding to meet the guest demands for general

and outdoor recreation.

3.

Meet public needs for wildlife-oriented recreation by staffing, developing and

managing newly acquired wildlife management areas, public fishing areas and
MARSH Projects to include management for resource protection, recreation,

natural areas, archaeology and endangered species.

4.

Manage Georgia's marine fisheries and coastal marshlands/estuaries

consistent with existing laws and sound biological principles.

5.

Provide career enhancement and staff development opportunities for all

DNR employees of

and especially for minorities and women to assure fair and

equitable consideration of all employees in filling position vacancies,

including management positions.

6.

Provide various databases to local government, Regional Development

Centers and other State agencies in order to improve Statewide programs

promoting effective land use planning as authorized in The Georgia

Comprehensive Planning Act.

7.

Administer an effective State historic preservation program according to the

goals and objectives in the State Historic Preservation Plan, including

implementation of the Georgia Register of Historic Places.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992

PRIORITY

ISSUE

1.

Reduce or eliminate any source of chemicals in the environment to levels

below established standards for air, surface water, groundwater and

community water systems, and solid waste management facilities.

2.

Enhance the capability and efficiency of services, facilities, and programs at

Georgia's state parks, historic sites and recreational areas to meet the needs

of larger numbers of Georgians and out-of-state guests utilizing the facilities.

3.

Begin full operation of Georgia's existing and newly acquired wildlife

management areas and programs, public fishing areas and waterfowl

management areas by assigning essential staff to implement resource

management programs for fish and wildlife, forests, endangered and nongame

species, and archaeological and natural areas.

4.

By providing additional facilities, improving access, and conducting critical

research, improve marine recreational fishing opportunities in coastal

Georgia.

5.

Emphasize the agency-wide program to assure that career enhancement and

DNR staff development opportunities are afforded to all

employees on a fair

and equitable basis, including minorities and women, as position vacancies

are filled, especially management positions.

6.

Increase DNR's communications technologies and in-house abilities to

provide public information to expand the public's sense of their personal

responsibility in managing Georgia's natural and environmental resources.

Expand efforts to involve volunteer groups to focus the public's role as

stewards.

7.

Implement a comprehensive control program for nonpoint sources of water

pollution; and further enhance the State's comprehensive groundwater

management program to manage groundwater availability and to protect and

improve groundwater quality throughout Georgia.

8.

Construct the West Georgia Regional Reservoir.

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FUNDING REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT PRIORITY BUDGET REQUESTS
Fiscal Year 1992

Priority
1.

Description

To accomplish the Number One Priority

$

DNR Action

must add 15 positions. Four (4)

positions will be added to the Emergency

Response and Community Right-to-Know

Program; one (1) position for the control of air toxics; four (4) positions to enhance solid waste management by improving evaluations

and inspections of Georgia's municipal, industrial

and private landfills; four (4) positions for conducting bioassay tests on wastewater effluents

to determine their toxicity and two (2) positions
to handle new requirements for wastewater sludges.

Includes $200,000 for laboratory moving costs.

Cost
711,494

2.

Costs of enhancing the capability and

9,543,333

efficiency of services, facilities and

programs in State parks and historic sites

included in the 1992 Priority Actions as

follows:

Capital Outlay (New) -- $1,644,000

(page A-l)
& Capital Outlay (Repairs Maintenance)

-- $4,888,900 (page A-2)

Capital Outlay (User Fee Enhancement)

-- $2,150,000 (page A-5)
32 New Positions -- including start-up
and operating costs ~ $780,433 ~ 9 Security rangers

--16 Skilled utility workers

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Programming and Interpretive Services - $80,000

Priority

Description

Cost

3.

Begin full operation of Georgia's existing

and newly acquired wildlife management areas

(WMAs), public fishing areas (PFAs) and waterfowl

management areas:

-Employ two new wildlife technicians for existing
WMAs; purchase a vehicle, equipment, supplies and materials for existing WMAs.
-Perform additional planting on existing WMAs;
repair bulldozer; cover operating expenses.

$ 109,393 (a) 28,735 (a)

-Employ two wildlife technicians and two
permanent day laborers for newly acquired WMAs;
purchase vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials
for operation; construct buildings at three WMAs.

240,000 (b)

-Acquire land for, and/or construct or renovate
and staff, one new PFA.

1,200,000 (b,c)

-Employ one wildlife biologist to increase the
management of nongame species on WMAs, research
and surveys on nongame species Statewide and the distribution of educational materials on nongame
species.

57,910 (a)

-Employ one wildlife biologist and one secretary
to support commercial alligator farming.

85,918 (a)

-Employ one wildlife technician at the Summerville

hatchery to maintain increased production of trout

for stocking as catchable fish.

TOTAL

29,485 (a) $ 1,751,441

These tasks will be accomplished using the following fund sources:

a) New State appropriations (Existing WMAs)
b) License increase after bond payments
(new WMAs)
c) Federal funds (construction and operation
of New PFAs) TOTAL
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$ 311,441
400,000
1.040.000 $ 1,751,441

Priority

Description

4.

To expand Georgia's marine fisheries program.

-Construct nearshore artificial reef ($200,000)
-Employ four (4) positions ($106,754) --Nongame biologist

-Boat mechanic

--Laboratory technician

-Data processing specialist

5.

To establish a centralized, comprehensive

Departmental Human Resources Development

Training Program.

-Provide certification for two trainers

to administer personal growth program ($4,500)

-Provide personal growth instruction and

training for one-half of DNR's professional

workforce ($90,000)
-Implement drug testing program ($75,000)
-Convert four (4) hourly-paid positions at FWHI

to merit status ($47,382)

6.

Purchase a Beta SP system camera and recorder

to be used in developing in-house videos and

DNR to expand

production capabilities for

press releases and special interest stories.

7.

To handle nonpoint source water pollution,

DNR needs four (4) positions to handle urban

stormwater permitting and three (3) to handle

enforcement of erosion and sedimentation control

programs. To enhance the State's groundwater

protection activities, five (5) new positions are needed for regulation of hazardous waste management

sites and two (2) positions are needed for processing

agricultural water withdrawal permits.

8.

Construct the West Georgia Regional Reservoir.

Total

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Cost
$ 306,754
216,882
65,000 479,583
31,000,000 $ 44,074,487

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
Five-Year Strategy Priorities 1991-1995

1.

Reduce or eliminate any source of chemicals in the environment to levels

below established standards for air, surface water, groundwater and

community water systems, and solid waste management facilities.

2. Complete a comprehensive control program for nonpoint sources of
water pollution.

3. Complete the State's Comprehensive Groundwater Management Program to manage groundwater availability and to protect and improve
groundwater quality throughout Georgia.

4. Attain the federal ozone air quality standard in the metropolitan Atlanta
area.

5. Meet citizen expectations for environmental monitoring, enforcement, and pollution prevention.

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PRIORITY
Reduce or eliminate any source of chemicals in the environment to levels below established standards for air, surface water, groundwater and community water systems, and solid waste management facilities.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 OBJECTIVES

1.

Manage the receipt, filing and access to reportable information required under the

Federal Community Right-to-Know law in such a manner that the information is

readily available to local communities for use in emergency response plans and for

the general public's information needs.

2. Use the information reported under the Federal Community Right-to-Know law to identify any problem areas and take prompt action to correct any problems found.

3.

Provide the necessary resources and training to the new consolidated Emergency

Response Team in order to be qualified under the OSHA requirements for

emergency response personnel.

4. Implement the top priority recommendation of the Laboratory Evaluation Task Force: consolidation of EPD's laboratories from four buildings into one.

5.

Begin implementation of new EPA regulations on toxics to retain State primacy

under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

6.

Adopt rules for sewage sludge disposal after EPA promulgates regulations and

identify communities needing to modify sludge disposal practices.

7.

Develop a Statewide approach for achievable toxic effluent limitations and use this

approach in issuing final NPDES permit modifications by February 4, 1991.

8.

Insure quarterly compliance monitoring of 80% of the permitted sanitary landfills.

9.

FY By the end of

1991, complete evaluation of 25% of all existing sanitary landfill

groundwater monitoring systems to insure they are upgraded to meet new regulatory

requirements.

10. By January 1, 1991, in cooperation with the Department of Community Affairs, develop a State Plan as mandated by the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act.

11. Analyze emissions reported by industries under the Community Right-to-Know Law
for any chemicals with established standards, obtain specific emission point release
information, and amend permits to require more controls where needed, to meet the
established standards.
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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Existing resources will be used to support the Community Right-to-Know activities

to the maximum extent possible; however, it should be noted that because additional

resources were requested but not funded for FY 1991, full program implementation

will not be possible.

2.

The Division will utilize existing resources during FY 1991 to bring the Emergency

Response Team into compliance with OSHA requirements.

3.

Laboratory consolidation will depend upon finding suitable space to lease and

negotiation of a lease contract which includes installation of necessary walls,

plumbing, hoods and counters. All this must be within the existing rent budget and

will take most of the fiscal year before moving can begin.

4.

Existing resources will be used for sludge disposal rule adoption, NPDES permit

modifications for toxics and analysis and prioritization of toxic emissions found under

the Community Right-to-Know Law.

5.

The seven full-time positions and approximately $315,000 budget allocated to the

Solid Waste Management Program by the 1990 Session of the General Assembly will

be utilized to implement the FY 1991 solid waste objectives.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Fully implement the Community Right-to-Know activities by improving availability

and distribution of information to the public.

2.

DNR Identify any needed training and improvement of resources throughout

needed

to support the new full-time Emergency Response Team.

3.

Complete the consolidation of laboratories into one building by moving

instrumentation and other equipment to the new building.

4.

Begin implementation of the new federal safe drinking water regulations regarding

toxics, including volatile organic compounds monitoring, cross-connection control and

radiological sampling.

5.

Provide technical assistance and begin issuing NPDES permit modifications to local

governments for changes to sludge disposal practices to comply with rules and federal

regulations.

6.

Begin quarterly compliance monitoring of all permitted municipal solid waste

disposal facilities.

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7.

Complete evaluations of all existing municipal solid waste landfill groundwater

monitoring systems to insure they are upgraded to meet new regulatory requirements.

8.

Fully implement quality assurance programs for municipal solid waste disposal facility

construction activities after permit issuance.

9.

Begin a comprehensive industrial solid waste program to insure that disposal facilities

used by Georgia industries meet all regulatory requirements.

10.

Increase inspections to 50% of asbestos demolition projects to protect the public

from toxic asbestos fibers in the atmosphere.

11. Begin implementation of new air pollution control activities resulting from amendments to the Federal Clean Air Act.

12. Expand ability to conduct bioassays on wastewater effluents to determine their toxicity, so that corrective action can be ordered where toxicity is found.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Four new positions will be necessary in FY 1992 to fully implement Community

Right-to-Know Law activities ($113,291).

2.

A one-time expenditure of $200,000 will be needed for moving costs to implement

the laboratory consolidation program. Special contractors are needed to move and

recalibrate sensitive laboratory equipment and other contractors are needed to move

FY laboratory benches, shelves, etc. This will occur early in

1992.

3.

Two new positions will be necessary in FY 1992 to implement permitting and

monitoring requirements of the new sewage sludge disposal rules ($66,876).

4.

Four new positions which were requested but not approved in FY 1991 will be

required to conduct solid waste management activities proposed for 1992 and beyond

($158,891).

5.

One new position will be needed in FY 1992 to increase inspections of asbestos

demolition to 50% of all projects ($38,295).

6.

Four new positions will be needed to conduct bioassays for determining wastewater

toxicity ($133,752).

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

In FY 1993, finish issuing NPDES permit modifications for municipal wastewater

sludge disposal practices to comply with federal regulations.

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In FY 1994 and 1995, ensure that all local governments complete implementation of
sludge disposal upgrades.

NPDES In FY 1994, ensure that all

permittees achieve final effluent limits to control

toxicity.

In FY 1993-1995, complete implementation of new air pollution control activities
required by amendments to the Federal Clean Air Act.

In FY 1993-1995, fully implement the new federal safe drinking water regulations
regarding control of toxics, cross-connections and radioactive substances.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

The modifications of NPDES permits for sludge handling and the enforcement of the

sludge and toxicity controls can be accomplished if the new positions requested for

FY 1992 are approved.

2.

A significant expansion of the air pollution control staff will be needed to implement

the Federal Clean Air Act amendments. Estimates will be developed after the

amendments become law.

3.

In FY 1993, three new positions will be needed to complete implementation of the

safe drinking water controls for toxics.

PRIORITY
Implement a Comprehensive Control Program for Nonpoint Sources of Water
Pollution.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Establish an EPA-delegated program for the issuance of general permits to comply

with upcoming EPA regulations mandating NPDES permitting of stormwater

discchhaarrggeess.

Identify and contact municipalities and counties needing to immediately apply for stormwater discharge permits and assist these communities in establishing local stormwater control and local stream monitoring and protection programs.

EPD Increase surveillance and compliance activities where

is the issuing authority

for land disturbing activity permits in the Piedmont and North Georgia areas and

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conduct overviews of local soil erosion and sediment control programs in 12 counties to ensure full implementation and compliance with provisions of the Erosion and Sedimentation Act.

4.

Initiate a study of fertilizers (nitrates/nitrites) in shallow groundwater of the farm

belt of the Georgia Coastal Plain. (Likely sources of such pollution, if found, are

nonpoint sources.)

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

Existing resources will be used to conduct all of these activities.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Establish a program within EPD to handle all aspects of stormwater control and

impacts (stormwater permitting and enforcement, erosion and sedimentation

permitting and enforcement, water supply watershed protection implementation,

Metropolitan River Protection Act implementation and nonpoint source control

activities for urban, forestry and agriculture activities).

2.

Increase surveillance and compliance activities by 50% for soil erosion and

sedimentation control in the remainder of the State to further the development of

a Statewide comprehensive program.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Four new positions will be necessary in FY 1992 to implement stormwater permitting

and local stream protection programs ($136,794).

2.

Three new positions which were requested but not approved in the FY 1991 budget

will be required to implement the additional efforts to conduct an adequate

Statewide erosion and sedimentation control program ($109,747).

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

In FY 1993, complete all stormwater permitting and start-up of local stream

protection programs.

2.

In FY 1993, complete a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of agricultural

chemicals on the water quality of shallow aquifers in the Georgia Coastal Plain.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

If the positions requested in the FY 1992 budget are approved, no new ones will be

needed.

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PRIORITY

Attain the federal ozone air quality standard in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Participate with U.S. EPA and the University System in research and data gathering

on conditions, emissions and air concentrations of compounds which contribute to the

ozone violations around Atlanta, to determine the best ozone control strategy.

2.

Revise State Air Quality Control Rules to facilitate the permit process for minor,

nontoxic emissions sources.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Present resources during FY 1991 will be adequate if some activities in permitting

of minor sources are streamlined to give attention to the higher priority of ozone.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Following new Federal Clean Air Act and U.S. EPA regulatory changes, develop an

additional set of regulations and updated control strategy to attain the ozone air

standard before the year 2000.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Existing resources are adequate.

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

In FY 1993, issue permits to sources subject to new control requirements with

necessary compliance schedules for additional control measures.

2.

In FY 1994 and beyond, verify compliance through on-site inspections that permitted

controls are installed on time and that existing industries remain in compliance with

regulations.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

FY In

1993 and beyond, significant additional positions will be required to meet new

Federal Clean Air Act Amendments. Such new positions and necessary equipment,

for such activities as enhanced air monitoring and evaluation of source emissions, will be supported by the permitting fees also required by the Federal Clean Air Act, provided that the General Assembly and Governor provide the needed State

legislation.

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PRIORITY

Further enhance the State's Comprehensive Groundwater Management Program to manage groundwater availability and to protect and improve
groundwater quality throughout Georgia.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Prioritize newly discovered sites known to have chemical releases to groundwater

from spills or disposal of hazardous waste or other substances, and insure that

corrective action is initiated at the most significant sites as soon as possible, using the

following funding sources: (1) Persons responsible for release; (2) Federal Superfund;

(3) State hazardous waste trust fund.

2.

Assure that all statutory and regulatory standards and deadlines for closure of

underground storage tanks are met and assure that all installation of new systems

meet the standards.

3.

Continue to expand, update and revise the Department's Geographic Information

System (GIS); in particular:

a.

Cooperate with the Department of Community Affairs by providing

magnetic tapes of natural resource data bases.

b.

Complete pollution susceptibility mapping of the entire State.

c.

Provide all Regional Development Centers with GIS maps of areas

poorly suited for sanitary landfills.

4.

Complete and incorporate into EPD decision-making the results of technical

investigations on the Providence-Clayton-Claiborne Aquifer model and the

Cretaceous-Tertiary Aquifer System between the Flint and Ocmulgee Rivers.

5.

Complete and incorporate into EPD decision-making the results of at least two

technical investigations on the groundwater resources of the Piedmont Aquifer

System.

6.

Update and take action on EPD's Groundwater Management Plan so that it reflects

recent priorities and revision to Georgia statutes.

7.

Initiate a program to update and improve the maps of Significant Groundwater

Recharge Areas starting with the East Central Coastal Plain. More recent

information will allow production of larger scale, more accurate maps, for use by city

and county planners.

8.

Improve groundwater permitting, compliance monitoring and enforcement by

developing a regular schedule of field inspections and by more intensive permit

monitoring.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

No additional State resources are required in FY 1991. Objectives can be accomplished by
obtaining available Federal grant funds.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Expedite corrective action at priority sites that are discovered subsequent to the 1988

inventory.

2.

By FY 1992, complete initial five-year assessment of the groundwater resources of

North Georgia.

3.

During FY 1992-1995, continue further updating of maps of Significant Groundwater

Recharge Areas. In general, 1:100,000 scale maps will be published at a rate of about

one map every three years.

4.

FY In

1992, complete issuance of all agricultural permits for users that qualify for

prior-use provisions.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Five new positions will be required to initiate corrective action at sites on the 1988

inventory with chemical releases to groundwater ($165,559).

2.

Two new positions will be needed to complete agricultural water use permitting and

to implement effective withdrawal permit monitoring. One of these two was

requested but not approved in the FY 1991 budget ($67,483).

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

FY By

1994, initiate corrective action at sites on the 1988 inventory that have

releases to groundwater posing a potential threat to human health or the

environment.

2.

By FY 1995, field inspect each municipal and industrial permittee and at least 50%

of all permitted agricultural withdrawal sources.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

None will be needed if the positions requested for FY 1992 are approved.

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PRIORITY
Address citizen expectations by improving environmental monitoring, enforcement and pollution prevention.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Initiate water quality studies, with cooperation of local governments, of Lakes Lanier,

Walter F. George and West Point.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

The lake studies will be initiated using existing resources augmented with a short-

term federal grant.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Between 1992 and 1995 complete at least two technical investigations on the changes

(erosion, accretion, etc.) of coastal beaches and salt marshes and publish at least two

reports to assist land use planning activities in the coastal region, so that land uses

will not accelerate marsh and beach changes.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Existing resources are adequate to conduct the marsh and beach investigations.

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

In FY 1993, complete water quality studies and adopt standards for Lakes Lanier,

Walter F. George and West Point, and begin water quality studies on three

additional publicly-owned lakes in Georgia.

2.

Expand Safe Drinking Water Program capabilities in surveillance of and technical

assistance to water systems, design and construction review and enforcement, water

conservation and data management.

3.

FY In

1993, expand existing levels of effort for wasteload allocation studies, overview

of municipal water pollution control facilities design and construction and municipal

pollution prevention.

4.

FY In

1993, meet new legislative requirements regarding reclassification of certain

dams.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

Four new positions will be needed in FY 1994 to handle the expansion of the Safe

Drinking Water Program efforts.

2.

Two new positions will be necessary for water quality studies of lakes.

3.

Four new positions will be needed to expand efforts in wasteload allocation and

municipal facility design and construction and pollution prevention.

4.

One new position will be needed in the Safe Dams Program for reclassifying dams

in response to 1990 legislation.

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PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES DIVISION
Five-Year Strategy Priorities Fiscal Years 1991-1995

PRIORITY

ISSUE

1.

Operate, maintain and protect the natural and cultural resources

of State parks, historic sites and natural areas at maximum level

of efficiency to meet the guest's demands for general and outdoor

recreation.

2.

Increase public awareness of the recreational, natural and cultural

resources of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites through

marketing and promotional efforts emphasizing under-utilized sites,

off-season availability and new facilities.

3.

Administer an effective State Historic Preservation Program

according to the goals and objectives in the State Historic

Preservation Plan, including implementation of the Georgia

Register of Historic Places.

4.

Participate in the efforts of the State Needs Assessment Committee

by providing staff support to ensure that Departmental priorities

for lands, facilities and potential funds are considered.

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PRIORITY
Operate, maintain and protect the natural and cultural resources of State parks,
historic sites and natural areas at maximum level of efficiency to meet the guest's
demands for general and outdoor recreation. FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS
1. Implement the operational efficiency measures identified in the austere budget process.
2. Utilize the results of the staffing assessment to guide reassignment of existing positions
to meet priority staffing needs. 3. Conduct an analysis of the feasibility implementation costs and projected revenues of
an entrance fee system to parks and historic sites. 4. Prepare and distribute a capital outlay project construction schedule that minimizes
disruption and revenue loss associated with taking facilities off line. 5. Use a development plan for construction projects that ensures consistency with approved
master plans and protects cultural and natural resources with special emphasis on erosion
control.
6. Provide programs and interpretive services that focus on the purpose of parks and historic sites, and provide recreation opportunities that are resource compatible.
7. Set examples in wastewater disposal, solid waste management, potable water supply, safety, sediment control, timber management and recycling.
8. Conduct the annual inspection system for all structures, infrastructure and furnishings on all sites.
9. Conduct inventories of artifacts at all facilities. 10. Update all master plans.
1 1 Provide technical assistance for recreation grants administration and conduct grants training workshops.
12. Strengthen the Support Group concept. 13. Update the Land and Water Conservation Fund open project selection process.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS
1. Efficient and effective use of State funds.
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2. Park receipt and timber revenue.

3. Assign field staff for specific projects and provide support to meet established deadlines.

4. Utilize capital outlay funds for services associated with construction projects.

5. Assign staff from Maintenance and Construction and Operations Sections to perform

DNR annual inspections. Consult with

staff and outside consultants as necessary to

properly implement a maintenance management system database.

DNR 6. Utilize Office of the State Archaeologist for surveys and technical assistance for
lands and information services.

7. Use support groups, volunteers, assistance from State Archives office, assistance from other State agencies and local government assistance.

8. Land and Water Conservation Funds.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS
1. Utilize the data from a study currently underway by OPB and Division personnel to
document the needs for several functional job classes (housekeepers, utility workers, clerks, security personnel) to support a budget request for additional staff.

OPB 2. Provide staff support to

to evaluate other position groups as part of the staffing

study to document need for additional positions.

3. If determined to t>e cost efficient, develop a budget request to implement entrance fee
system.

4. Develop comprehensive project budgets for capital outlay construction projects.

5. Update and develop new maintenance standards based on results of facility inspections.

6. Set examples in wastewater disposal, solid waste management, potable water supply, safety, sediment control, timber management and recycling.

7. Conduct visitor and general population surveys to identify trends in demand for guest
services.

8. Develop a long-range support strategy, including "friends" groups, volunteers, donations and grants.

9. Assess the condition and appraised value of all artifacts and develop a plan for their
conservation.

10. Initiate a systematic program to identify and maintain property lines.

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11. Update Parks and Historic Sites System Plan.
12. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of guest services on an ongoing basis.
13. Use computer applications for Division programs, provide appropriate equipment and
identify training programs.
14. Provide programs and interpretive services that focus on the purpose of parks and historic sites and provide recreation opportunities that are resource compatible.
15. Establish Land and Water Conservation Fund inspection cycle that ensures each program site is inspected once every five years and promotes follow-up.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS
1. Existing staff will be reassigned as feasible to fill critical needs. In addition, 32 new positions are critically needed to be assigned to (1) parks experiencing increased law enforcement problems; (2) sites where additional maintenance capabilities are required to meet heavy visitor use; and (3) sites in need of additional clerks to accomplish heavy administrative and visitor workloads.
2. Utilize revenues from the control system to offset part of the implementation expense.
3. Volunteers and support groups will be used for education/interpretive programming.
4. Staff from the Department of Archives will be requested to develop a conservation plan for artifacts at historic sites and parks.
5. Land and water funds will be used for user surveys ($12,500).
6. Purchase PC's (3) and continue to train Division staff. New cost for implementation of ROE, Phase II, including equipment and training, will be determined in the FY 91 Phase
I analysis. Estimated cost $175,000.
7. Effectively use the $30,000 Special Program Funds; recruit and employ 39 seasonal interpreters; utilize capital outlay funds to upgrade or replace visitor center exhibits ($371,000) and resume the Historic Marker Program ($50,000).

FISCAL 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

OPB/DNR 1. Utilize the results of the

staffing evaluation as a basis for an improvement

request.

2. Strengthen the Five-Year Strategic Planning process through good communications and
follow-up.

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DOC 3. Expand volunteer efforts, assistance from

and local governments and support groups.

4. Continue the conservation of artifacts following the Conservation Plan and ensure artifact inventories are complete and accurate.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1. Efficient use of State appropriated funds.
2. In-kind and donated services from counties, support groups and DOC.

3. Federal Land and Water Funds.

4. State and donated funds will be required to conduct the artifact conservation projects.
PRIORITY
Increase public awareness of the recreational, natural and cultural resources of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites through marketing and promotional efforts emphasizing under-utilized sites, off-season availability and new facilities.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. Research and design a centralized reservation and information system by hiring an outside consultant from the lodging and hospitality industry and assign the contract administration to the Division's Marketing Manager.

2. Print promotional materials which emphasize under-utilized sites, off-season availability
and new facilities.

3. Identify or develop a hospitality/guest services training program which increases the cross-
selling orientation of Division staff.

4. Develop and begin implementation of an awareness/image advertising and promotion program to support the "Great Georgia Getaways" campaign being integrated into all
Division collateral. The campaign will emphasize new facilities such as the lodges and
golf courses, as well as off-season availability and under-utilized facilities.

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Develop and market special packages and promotions which emphasize new, under-utilized

and off-season facility availability.

6. Evaluate and improve highway/trailblazer signage system to improve visitor access to State parks and historic sites.

7. Continue an aggressive sales effort to increase awareness of facilities in identified target markets and develop the Division capacity to process and refer increasing group inquiries to appropriate sites through the Atlanta office.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1. Allocate existing funds to the design of the centralized reservation and information system.

2. Utilize appropriated printing budget to print promotional materials.

3. Existing staff resources will be utilized to develop/identify the hospitality/guest services training program.

4. Utilize existing marketing and promotion funds to implement the "Great Georgia Getaways" campaign.

5. Utilize existing marketing and promotion funds to market special promotions/packages.

6. Existing staff resources will be adequate to evaluate and improve highway/trailblazer
signage.

7.

A full-time (or full-time equivalent) sales director position reporting to the Lodge

Operations Manager and a full-time (or full-time equivalent) marketing and promotions

coordinator reporting to the marketing manager needs to be funded or assigned in order

to effectively implement the sales and marketing objectives of the Division.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS
1. Bid out, contract and start up the centralized reservation and information system sometime during the off-season (December 1 - March 31).
2. Print additional quantities of promotional materials in order to distribute them through the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism's (GDITT) visitor centers and
inquiry responses.
3. Implement a hospitality/guest services training program which increases the cross-selling
orientation of Division staff.
4. Expand the "Great Georgia Getaways" advertising and promotion program and include marketing of the centralized reservation and information system.
5. Expand the availability and marketing of special packages and promotions by selling them through the centralized reservation and information system services and mailings.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS
1. Start-up costs for the centralized reservation and information system will be covered by reservation fees and promotional expenses will be provided by the contractor.
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2. Additional printing funds will need to be appropriated for distribution of promotional
materials through the GDITT ($60,000).
3. Existing staff will implement the hospitality/guest services training program ($0). 4. Additional marketing and promotion funds will be needed to expand the "Great Georgia
Getaways" campaign. These funds may be available from the collection of hotel/motel
taxes at the State park lodges ($25,000).
5. Additional marketing and promotion funds will be needed to implement the special packages/promotions program ($25,000).
FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS
1. Continue to operate the centralized reservation and information system.
2. Continue to distribute promotional materials through the GDITT and begin utilizing
the central reservations and information system database to implement a direct mail program to previous visitors.
3. Continue to provide hospitality/guest services training to all new Division employees. 4. Continue "Great Georgia Getaways" campaign until its effectiveness becomes diluted
and a new campaign is needed.
5. Continue to provide and promote special packages/promotions emphasizing new, underutilized, and off-season facilities.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS
1. Funds for the continued operation of the centralized reservation and information system will be derived from new reservation fee(s) established for this purpose.
2. Additional printing funds totaling $200,000 will need to be appropriated for distribution
of promotional materials through the GDITT and central reservations database.
3. Utilize existing staff resources for continuing hospitality/guest services training.
4. Increased level of marketing and promotion funds, possibly from hotel/motel tax collections, will be required.
5. Sustained level of marketing and promotion funds will be required.
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PRIORITY
Administer an effective State historic preservation program according to the goals and objectives in the State Historic Preservation Plan, including implementation of the Georgia Register and State tax incentives program.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS
1. Assist Growth Strategies Coordinated Planning by providing to planning agencies and local governments written materials, workshops, funding and technical assistance.
2. Test and fully implement a computer data entry and retrieval program for historic and
archaeological resources survey information.
3. Improve the National Register program and coordinate the process with the Georgia
Register.
4. Support and provide technical assistance to the Georgia National Register Review Board's Minority Historic Preservation Committee.
5. Complete the specially funded project, "Georgia's Living Places: Historic Houses and Their Landscaped Settings".
6. Develop cooperative projects with the Tourism Division, Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
7. Encourage the use of preservation rehabilitation standards through sponsorship of two
Downtown Design team workshops and one residential neighborhood workshop.
8. Implement the Georgia Register and tax incentives program.
9. Administer the regional preservation planning and Certified Local Government programs.
10. Provide technical assistance and support to the Statewide Heritage Education project coordinated by the Georgia Trust.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS
1. Request maximum in Federal Historic Preservation Funds.
2. Assign existing staff to develop survey guidelines, hold workshops and conduct site visits. Utilize State and federal survey funds for model analyses.
3. Utilize existing computer budget and federal funds for completion of survey information
retrieval system.
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4. Georgia Register funding authorized by General Assembly for FY 91.

RDC 5. Use FY 91 funding for existing 13

preservation planning programs as specified

in Appropriations Act.

6. Obtain in-kind matching and donated services from cooperating organizations and agencies.

7. Donated funds for publication and technical packets. Federal funds for conference
coordinator.

8. Develop a yearly support plan for Heritage Education in coordination with Georgia Trust staff and identify federal grant funds that can be used to match the private donation to the Georgia Trust.
FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. Continue assistance to Coordinated Planning through funding and technical assistance.

2. Develop a comprehensive, fully automated system for coordination of office programs and operations.

3. Maintain a current Georgia Register and State Tax Incentive program.

4. Continue support of the Minority Historic Preservation Committee.

5. Provide funding to fully implement regional preservation planning services programs in all RDC's.

6. Continue Downtown Design Workshops and Residential Neighborhood Workshops.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE 1992 ACTIONS

1. Increase funding available for surveys and preliminary area assessments that will help satisfy coordinated planning requirements. $50,000 for countywide surveys; $357,000 for preliminary area assessments in 119 counties.

2. Seek State budget support, alternative funding sources or cooperative projects for computer equipment, design and programming of office automation systems. $100,000 for equipment, software and design.

3. Use Georgia Register and State tax incentives funding, as authorized by the General

DNR Assembly. No additional

costs.

4. Provide grant, intern or technical assistance for support to the Minority Historic
Preservation Committee ($5,000).

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RDCs 5. Seek full funding for all 18

($450,000).

6. Seek in-kind, matching and donated services from cooperating agencies and organizations

DNR for Downtown Design and Residential Neighborhood workshops. No added

cost.

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. Continue assistance to Coordinated Planning through funding and technical assistance.

2. Continue coordination of a fully implemented, Statewide regional preservation planning
services program in all 18 RDCs.

3. Provide increased level of public participation and education in Statewide preservation programs.

4. Continue refinement and improvements to fully automated office programs and operations.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1. Use existing staff and continue funding through HPF grant projects that support local

DNR planning projects. No additional

costs.

2. Refine coordination and technical assistance to the Statewide regional preservation

DNR planning services program. No additional

costs.

3. Increase numbers of publications and technical materials, develop public education and training programs for preservationists, local officials ($25,000).

4. Continue funding to implement fully automated office programs and operations ($50,000).
PRIORITY
Participate in the efforts of the State Needs Assessment Committee by providing staff support to ensure that Departmental priorities for lands, facilities and
potential funds are considered.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. Provide staff support for the State Needs Assessment Committee.
2. Recommend an interdepartmental team to begin identification and prioritization of
Departmental, local government and private nonprofit land acquisition, historic preservation and facility needs.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

1. There are sufficient funds in the existing budget to accomplish these tasks.

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FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS
1. Provide staff support for State Needs Assessment Committee. 2. Interdepartmental team to continue identification and prioritization of Departmental,
local government and private nonprofit needs.
3. Identify properties for acquisition using Heritage Trust criteria.
4. Begin implementation of a potential funding program to help meet Departmental, local government and private nonprofit needs for land acquisition, historic preservation and facility development.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS
1. Request Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and/or Historic Preservation Fund assistance for planning surveys and analysis, for grants program administration and SCORP.
2. Use Design Assistance staff to develop a priority list of park and historic sites inholdings and edgeholdings.
3. Use HPS staff to develop criteria and priorities for local preservation projects and request
Historic Preservation fund assistance to meet Statewide and local preservation needs.
FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS
1. Continue to provide staff support for State Needs Assessment Committee.
2. Continue interdepartmental team assignment on Departmental, private nonprofit and local government needs.
3. Accelerate implementation of departmental, private nonprofit and local government funding programs for land acquisition, preservation and facility development.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 1993-1995 ACTIONS
1. As justified by additional federal funds, request funding for one grants administrator, one grants project officer, and related operating expenses.
2. Request Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and/or Historic Preservation fund assistance to continue planning surveys and analyses, grants program administration and SCORP.
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GAME AND FISH DIVISION
Five-Year Strategy Priorities Fiscal Years 1991-1995

1. Meet public needs for wildlife-oriented recreation by enhancing and
managing newly acquired wildlife management areas and MARSH
projects for waterfowl and other aquatic animals, and by enhancing and
operating public fishing areas.

2.

Protect wildlife and fisheries resources by improving the effectiveness,

efficiency and professional status of conservation law enforcement.

3.

Use information more effectively to manage the State's wildlife,

freshwater fishery resources and protected plants.

4. Determine why fewer people are now hunting and fishing and learn what
wildlife recreational activities the public wants the Department to
provide.

5. Manage the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (SINERR) to encourage further scientific research and to offer
additional educational and interpretive programs to interested groups and individuals.

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PRIORITY

Meet public needs for wildlife-oriented recreation by developing and managing

newly acquired wildlife management areas and developing and managing

MARSH projects under the

program for waterfowl and other aquatic animals,

and by developing and operating public fishing areas.

FY 91 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Develop wildlife plans for all new Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs): Bullard

Creek (Appling and Jeff Davis counties), Hannahatchee (Stewart Co.), Mayhaw

WMAs (Miller Co.), Tuckahoe (Screven Co.), Yuchi (Burke Co.), and

in Paulding

and Tattnall counties.

2.

Mark boundaries, improve roads for access and plant timber and food plots on new

WMAs. Manage these areas for wildlife-related recreation.

3.

Establish public shooting ranges on certain WMAs.

4.

Develop nongame awareness trails on certain WMAs.

5.

MARSH Implement the Statewide waterfowl management plan, including

projects.

6.

Acquire lands suitable for new public fishing lakes.

7.

Construct or renovate and staff one new public fishing area (PFA).

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 91 ACTIONS

The Department can perform these actions using existing positions and fund sources.
FY 92 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Reduce bonded indebtedness and carry out minimum development on newly acquired

lands.

2.

WMAs Place permanent staff on the

acquired during FY 89.

3.

Begin implementing management plans for all the new WMAs.

4.

Acquire land for, and/or construct or renovate and staff, one new PFA.

5.

Increase management of nongame species on WMAs, research and surveys on

nongame species Statewide and the distribution of educational materials on nongame

species.

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6.

MARSH Begin implementing the Statewide waterfowl management plan, including

projects.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 92 ACTIONS

WMAs Staffing the new

acquired during FY 89 will require two new wildlife technician

positions and two new full-time day laborers. The number of positions needed for each new

PFA will be between two and five. Fewer new positions will be needed for PFAs which are

WMAs located on WMAs. Staffing, developing and managing the new

and PFAs ($400,000)

will be funded by surplus revenue from the hunting and fishing license increase after bond

WMA payments. The

share will be $240,000 and $160,000 for the new PFAs. Implementing

the nongame activities will require one new biologist position ($57,910).

The nongame position will require the only new State funds for FY 92. The remaining tasks

can be accomplished using timber revenues, surplus revenues from the license-fee increase,

MARSH federal funds and funds from the

Program and the State Waterfowl Conservation

Program.

FY 93-95 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Beginning in FY 93:

a.

Continue to reduce bonded indebtedness and carry out minimum

development on newly acquired lands.

b.

Continue to acquire land for, and/or construct or renovate and staff,

one new PFA each year.

c.

Establish public shooting ranges on additional WMAs.

d.

Continue managing nongame species on WMAs, performing research

and surveys on nongame species Statewide, and distributing

educational materials on nongame species.

f.

Continue to implement the Statewide waterfowl management plan,

MARSH including

projects.

g.

WMAs Place permanent staff on the

acquired in FY 90 and later.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 93-95 ACTIONS

WMAs Staffing the

FY acquired in

90 will require three full-time day laborers. Staffing new

WMAs FY acquired after

90 will require one full-time day laborer per site.

The number

of positions needed for each new PFA will be between two and five. Fewer new positions

will be needed for PFAs which are located on WMAs.

No new State funds will be required in FY 93-95. The sources and uses of funds will be the same as in FY 92.

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PRIORITY

Protect wildlife and fisheries resources by improving the effectiveness, efficiency and professional status of conservation law enforcement.

FY 91 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Perform tasks related to national accreditation of the Law Enforcement Section:

a.

Assign a position to serve as Accreditation Manager.

b.

Identify accreditation standards with which the Section can already

comply.

c.

Prepare documents required for national accreditation.

2.

Provide legally mandated 20-hour in-service training to all rangers and deputy

rangers.

3.

Develop and implement a career development plan for conservation law enforcement

personnel, using the advanced certification program approved by POST.

4.

Maintain four full-time radio operators for the Emergency Operations Center.

5.

Improve effectiveness of the Hunter Safety Program:

a.

Revise curriculum to increase the emphasis on hunter ethics and

resource management.

b.

Revise audio-visual materials.

c.

Work with the Shepherd Spinal Center, the Georgia Wildlife

Federation and tree-stand manufacturers to reduce tree-stand

accidents.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 91 ACTIONS

The Department can perform these tasks using existing State funds and personnel.
FY 92 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Begin performing tasks required to obtain national accreditation of the Law

Enforcement Section:

a.

Develop operational plans and update policy and procedure manuals.

b.

Begin providing all conservation officers with personal, hand-held

radios and other equipment which improves their safety and their

communications with other law enforcement personnel in the State.

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2.

Improve effectiveness of the Hunter Safety Program:

a.

Revise curriculum and audio-visual materials.

b.

Replace old equipment.

c.

Work to reduce tree-stand accidents.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 92 ACTIONS

The Department will require new State funds in FY 92 to buy radios and other equipment
for conservation officers ($100,000), and to begin improving the Hunter Safety Program ($25,000). The remaining tasks can be done with existing State or federal funds and
personnel.

FY 93-95 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Continue to pursue national accreditation of the Law Enforcement Section:

a.

Finish plans and manuals.

b.

Provide more conservation officers with hand-held radios and other

necessary equipment.

2.

Continue to improve effectiveness of the Hunter Safety Program:

a.

Finish revising curriculum and audio-visual materials.

b.

Finish replacing old equipment.

c.

Continue work to reduce tree-stand accidents.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 93-95 ACTIONS

The Department will require new State funds to update plans and manuals, to equip conservation officers as necessary and to improve the Hunter Safety Program. Existing State
or federal funds and personnel will fund efforts to reduce tree-stand accidents.

PRIORITY
Meet public need to use and enjoy Georgia's wildlife resources by using information more effectively to manage the State's wildlife and freshwater
fishery resources.
FY 91 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Monitor deer population levels and harvest rates and establish either-sex hunting

days in each region to manage deer populations.

2.

Gather and place information in the Heritage Inventory database for use in

managing certain species and habitats.

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3.

Continue identifying critical striped-bass habitat in Georgia and monitoring

restoration of striped-bass populations in the Savannah River.

4.

Continue working with the Environmental Protection Division to protect critical

striped-bass habitat.

5.

Establish a permanent program to address the development of Georgia's aquaculture

industry and its effect on native fisheries resources. Staff it with one biologist.

6.

Establish a permanent program to improve the statistical design and analysis of

fisheries research and monitoring projects. Staff it with one biologist.

7.

Determine what data to include in a land-management database system on the

Department's PRIME computer.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 91 ACTIONS

The Department can perform the striped-bass tasks with existing State and federal funds. The two new fisheries positions will require only federal funds. The Department can perform the remaining actions with existing State funds and personnel.
FY 92 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Improve monitoring techniques and set either-sex seasons as required to manage the

deer population.

2.

Add information on wildlife species to the Heritage Inventory database and to use

it to manage selected species.

3.

Begin developing a land-management database on the Department's Prime computer.

4.

Determine whether commercial alligator harvest could become a viable industry in

Georgia, from a biological viewpoint. Support alligator farming in Georgia with data

and technical assistance.

5.

Cooperate with the Environmental Protection Division to protect critical striped-bass

habitat.

6.

Identify additional critical striped-bass habitat in Georgia and monitor the restoration

of striped-bass populations in Georgia rivers.

7.

Increase trout production at the Summerville hatchery for stocking as catchable fish.

Maintain this level of production by adding a wildlife technician position.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 92 ACTIONS

The commercial alligator program will require one new biologist position and one secretarial position ($85,918 in new State funds). The Department will require a new State-
funded position for the wildlife technician position at the Summerville hatchery ($29,485).
The Department can perform all other actions with existing State funds and personnel.

FY 93-95 REQUIRED ACTIONS AND RESOURCES

1.

Beginning in FY 93:

a.

Continue to improve monitoring techniques and to set either-sex

seasons as required to manage the deer population.

b.

Continue gathering information for the Heritage Inventory database

and using it to manage selected animals and plants.

c.

Continue developing the land-management database system on the

Department's PRIME computer.

d.

Continue work on behalf of alligator farming in Georgia.

e.

Continue cooperating with the Environmental Protection Division to

protect critical striped-bass habitat.

f.

Identify additional critical striped-bass habitat in Georgia and monitor

the restoration of striped-bass populations in Georgia rivers.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 93-95 ACTIONS

New State funds will be required to continue installing the database. The Department can perform all other actions in FY 93 and beyond with existing State funds and personnel.

PRIORITY
Determine why fewer people are now hunting and fishing, and learn what wildlife recreational activities the public wants the Department to provide.

FY 91 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

As a pilot survey, contact people who no longer hunt or fish to learn why they have

FY stopped and to identify specific questions for a telephone survey in

92.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 91 ACTIONS

The Department can perform these actions using existing State funds and personnel.
FY 92 REQUIRED ACTIONS

Perform an extensive telephone survey based on the results of the FY 91 pilot survey.

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Determine which of the Department's wildlife programs are meeting public needs and what opportunities are desired which the Department is not providing. Use the results to help set long-term goals.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 92 ACTIONS

The Department will require $50,000 in new State funds to undertake the user survey.

PRIORITY Manage the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (SINERR) to
encourage further scientific research and to offer additional educational and interpretive programs to interested groups and individuals.

FY 91 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Receive federal approval of the SINERR management plan and implement the plan.

2.

Maintain an educational coordinator in a permanent position.

3.

Hire an interpretive assistant.

4.

Add four Governor's interns per year to SINERR support staff.

5.

Begin developing a detailed educational and interpretive plan for the SINERR.

6.

Conduct public tours during the peak visitation season at a rate of 52 people per tour

on Saturdays.

7.

Continue to expand use of the SINERR by school groups.

8.

Construct an interpretive trail for use by guided groups.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 91 ACTIONS

The Department can perform these actions using existing State funds and personnel.
FY 92 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Purchase and install environmental monitoring equipment.

2.

Complete the educational and interpretive plan.

3.

Construct an interpretive building with offices.

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4.

Construct a primitive campground in the Sapelo Island Natural Area.

5.

Develop educational materials for distribution to schools.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 92 ACTIONS

The Department will require new State funds ($235,500) for the interpretive building, the
campground, the environmental and monitoring equipment and the educational materials.
Half new State funds and half federal funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce will
pay for the monitoring equipment and the interpretive building.
FY 93-95 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

During FY 93, prepare three 10-minute interpretive videotapes for the SINERR:

i. General overview for school-age audiences,

ii.

General overview for older audiences,

iii.

Introduction to Marine Institute research at the SINERR.

2.

Beginning in FY 93, print and mail educational materials to schools.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 93-95 ACTIONS

The Department will require new State funds for printing and mailing the educational materials. The videotapes can be made using half new State funds and half federal funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISION
Five-Year Strategy Priorities Fiscal Years 1991-1995

1.

By providing additional facilities, improving access and conducting

critical research, improve marine recreational fishing opportunities in

coastal Georgia.

2.

Enhance the database necessary to make effective and reliable coastal

fisheries management decisions.

3. Strengthen research and management programs for endangered marine
species.

4. Expand Coastal Resources Division's Marine Education Program.

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PRIORITY
By providing additional facilities, improving access and conducting critical research, improve marine recreational fishing opportunities in coastal Georgia.

Background: The rapid population growth in coastal Georgia has placed increased pressures on marine sportfish populations. Georgia has responded by constructing both inshore and offshore artificial fishing reefs, mapping offshore natural reefs and establishing necessary
regulations to limit the harvest of certain species. However, in order to maintain the excellent reputation Georgia currently enjoys, more must be done.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 OBJECTIVES

1.

In cooperation with Game and Fish Division and local government, construct a boat

ramp in Chatham County.

2.

Develop and complete the offshore component of a comprehensive artificial reef

management and development plan.

3.

Construct a fishing platform in one coastal county based on identified needs.

4.

Evaluate design, materials and productivity of artificial marine habitat.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS
The above can be accomplished using existing State and federal financial resources.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Begin construciton of a nearshore artificial reef off Mcintosh County.

2.

Revise the Board Rule regulating the size and creel limit for adult, spawning-size red

drum.

3.

Continue expansion of existing offshore artificial reefs as material and funding

become available.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS
To construct one nearshore artificial reef will cost $200,000 in State funds. Completing other
objectives will be accomplished within budgeted funds.
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FISCAL YEARS 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

Construct fishing platforms in coastal counties based on identified needs -- 1993-

1995.

2.

Initiate construction of a nearshore artificial reef off Liberty County -- 1994.

3.

Continue expansion of existing offshore artificial reefs as material and funding

become available -- 1993-1995.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

The above will require a commitment of federal Dingell-Johnson/Wallop-Breaux funds as well as a considerable amount of State funds.

PRIORITY Enhance the database necessary to make effective and reliable coastal fisheries
management decisions.

Background: Coastal Georgia continues to experience rapid population growth. The expanding, diversified population has resulted in increased demand and competition for marine fisheries resources. While existing databases were adequate for less complex management decisions of the past, a more knowledgeable, politically active public demands better data on which decisions are made. Managers face increasing challenges to sustain the productivity and fairly allocate these finite fisheries resources.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Elevate bait shrimp licensing/allocation strategies and formulate management

recommendations through the Coastal Fisheries Advisory Commission (CFAC).

2.

Based on recommendations of the CFAC and Georgia Waterman's Association,

update Georgia's Shellfish Laws.

3.

Initiate a coastwide fishery-independent survey of shellfish resources.

4.

Conduct an estuarine resource data inventory of the Savannah River using Amazon

Venture settlement funds.

5.

Expand shellfish program water quality sampling in Glynn and Chatham Counties.

6.

Solicit funding to conduct an economic analysis of Georgia's marine recreational

fishery.

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7.

Initiate use of shellfish barge purchased with Amazon Venture settlement funds to

enhance shellfish resources and recreational fishing opportunities in Chatham and

other coastal Georgia counties.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

These objectives can be accomplished with existing staff combined with current level of State and federal fiscal resources. Certain projects will be modified or discontinued,
including:

1.

Conclude field investigation of fishery independent causal factors contributing to blue

crab stock declines.

2.

Conclude cast net study and associated allocation investigation.

3.

Delete proposed program to evaluate the effects of marinas on water quality.

4.

Modify compilation of sensitive areas charts by integrating existing databases into the

Department GIS.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Evaluate conservation aspects of gear specific to Georgia's blue crab fishery and

formulate management recommendations.

2.

Initiate investigation of the economic benefits of marine recreational angling in

Georgia.

3.

Initiate follow-up trawl assessment and monitoring survey of recreationally important

marine finfish.

4.

Continue coastwide fishery independent survey of Georgia's shellfish resources.

5.

Evaluate existing sound/beach boundaries relative to optimum yield of fisheries

resources through CFAC and formulate appropriate management

recommendations.

6.

Evaluate fishery dependent and independent factors determining blue crab stock

status and formulate management recommendations.

7.

Enhance shellfish harvest through expanded water quality sampling program in

Mcintosh and Bryan Counties.

8.

Develop stock assessment and population modeling capabilities through enhanced

electronic data analysis system.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

The above will require the following: a) Hire a mechanic, laboratory technician and data processing specialist
($71,837) b) Provide additional shellfish operating funds ($23,648)
c) Provide contract funding for an economic analysis of marine recreational
angling ($24,000)
FISCAL YEAR 1993 - 1995 ACTIONS

1.

Evaluate whelk fishery dependent and independent data and develop management

recommendations, adding whelks to O.C.G.A. as necessary, 1993.

2.

Evaluate additional species in need of regulation and, if necessary, amend O.C.G.A.

27-4-130.1, 1993.

3.

Investigate feasibility of implementing trip ticket method of fisheries dependent data

collection, 1993.

4.

Enhance shellfish harvest through expanded water quality sampling program in

Camden and Liberty Counties, 1993.

5.

Continue developing stock assessment and population modeling capabilities through

enhanced electronic data analysis system, 1993-1995.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

Same as for Fiscal Year 1992.

PRIORITY
Strengthen research and management programs for endangered marine
species.

Background: Georgia's beaches and estuarine and nearshore waters provide critical habitat for several rare, threatened and endangered marine species. Department commitment through cooperative State/federal efforts provides the agency an opportunity to further improve our statutory responsibilities to these marine resources.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Continue public education and protection programs for manatees in coastal Georgia;

coordinate recovery of manatee carcasses.

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2.

Promote utilization of TEDs among Georgia's trawl fisheries; initiate rulemaking

procedures requiring TEDs on shrimp trawls in Georgia waters.

3.

Continue monitoring and protection of sea turtles on Georgia's barrier islands.

4.

Coordinate coastwide Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network, evaluating TEDs

effectiveness.

5.

Execute Section 6 ESA Cooperative Agreement with NOAA/NMFS for the

protection and conservation of threatened and endangered marine species.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

The above will be accomplished utilizing federal and endangered species funds matched with Georgia Nongame Program funds.
FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Promote lighting ordinances on developed barrier islands among local governments

to foster sea turtle nesting success and hatchling survival.

2.

Initiate rulemaking to list the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) on the State

threatened/endangered species list.

3.

Expand fishery independent monitoring of endangered shortnose sturgeon populations

into additional coastal rivers.

4.

Develop sea turtle nesting index to assess species recovery.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

The above actions will require $35,605 to add one Wildlife Biologist with associated salary

CRD and operating costs to

staff. This biologist would provide needed State fiscal

commitment to match federal anadromous and endangered species funding.

FISCAL YEARS 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Expand public education and protection programs for manatees, right whales and

other threatened and endangered marine mammals, 1993-1995.

2.

In cooperation with Game and Fish Division, minimize sea turtle nest predation on

Ossabaw Island, 1993-1995.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

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The above can be accomplished if the position and operating costs identified in FY 1992 are

provided.

PRIORITY

Expand Coastal Resources Division's Marine Education Program.

Background: Educational initiatives pertaining to marine resources are developing
throughout the coast and the State. The Coastal Resources Division must define its education role and develop programs to educate an expanding population about marine
A resources and conservation in general. successful education program is integral to the
Division fulfilling its stewardship responsibilities identified in other priorities.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

DNR Evaluate feasibility of a comprehensive marine education program at coastal

facilities through development of a marine education plan.

2.

Participate in the Georgia Marine Education Consortium to develop a marine

education curriculum for integration into the Statewide educational system.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

Actions can be accomplished with existing staff combined with current level State and
federal fiscal resources.
FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Develop a pilot "how to" video series pertaining to marine fisheries.

2.

DNR Produce additional

resource materials, including a film on the value of

Georgia's marshes and beaches.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

These actions can be accomplished within existing staff combined with current levels of State and federal fiscal resources.

FISCAL YEAR REQUIRED 1993-1995 ACTIONS

DNR Continue to produce additional

resource materials including films on other coastal

natural resources.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS
The above can be accomplished with existing staff and fiscal resources.

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PRIORITIES REQUIRING INTRADEPARTMENTAL ACTION*

1. Expand the agency-wide career enhancement and staff development

DNR program to ensure opportunities are afforded to all

employees on

a fair and equitable basis, including minorities and women, as position

vacancies are filled, especially management positions.

2. Increase DNR's communications technologies and in-house abilities to
provide public information to expand the public's sense of their personal responsibility in managing Georgia's natural and environmental resources. Expand efforts to involve volunteer groups to focus role of
public in serving as stewards.

3. Complete the Wetlands Mapping Project as provided by the Georgia
Comprehensive Planning Act.

4. Provide various databases to local governments, Regional Development Centers and other State agencies in order to improve Statewide programs promoting effective land use planning as authorized in The Georgia Comprehensive Planning Act.

5. Implement the Regional Reservoir Program, as funded.

6. Accelerate implementation of DNR's Data Management Information
Program.

*As priorities were proposed for FY 1992, these were considered along with those from the
Divisions to formulate proposed Departmental Priorities.
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PRIORITY

Expand the agency-wide career enhancement and staff development program

DNR to ensure opportunities are afforded to all

employees on a fair and equitable

basis, including minorities and women, as position vacancies are filled, especially

management positions.

Background: Programs related to this priority shall be established in recognition of the need to employ and cultivate a staff of competent individuals dedicated to the wise management and utilization of Georgia's natural resources. By the year 2000, expert projections indicate that hiring qualified workers will be complicated by a shrinking applicant pool, a lower educational level of applicants, a growing literacy problem, an increasing technological work place, and an increasing cost for training workers. Over the next decade, the Department of Natural Resources will face an expanding leadership gap caused by qualified leaders retiring or leaving State government for employment in the private sector. In addition, the next decade will produce a growing percentage of minorities and females in the labor force. For these reasons, the Department has committed itself to the realization of a centralized and
comprehensive human resources development effort to meet tomorrow's needs.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Appoint a cross divisional task force comprised of upper and mid-level managers,

assigned the responsibility of examining work force issues and problems the

Department can anticipate over the next 10-year period in attracting qualified

individuals, particularly blacks and females.

2.

Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for increasing the percentages of blacks

and females in entry level positions where they are currently underutilized by the

Department.

3.

Develop and implement a vigorous policy and aggressive program aimed at the

eradication of all illegal drug use within the workforce, including the provision of

vital counseling services to employees and family members experiencing drug-related

problems.

4.

Create a task force to examine the current and future training needs of the

Department, assigned the responsibility of creating a plan for meeting DNR's human

resources needs.

5.

Develop a plan for providing employees with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities

needed to manage personal growth and increase job efficiency and effectiveness,

to include time management, goal setting and personal development modules.

6.

Develop and implement a plan aimed at increasing the levels of black and female

representation in upper management positions where they are currently underutilized.

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7.

Gather information regarding the development of internship, co-op and

scholarship programs to serve as career incentives, primarily targeting minorities and

females.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Involvement of upper and mid-level management, with the assistance of the Office of

Personnel Services (OPS) to facilitate infomation gathering, planning and budget

development.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Seek a budget appropriation for the implementation of a centralized, comprehensive,

Departmental human resources development training program. Such a program shall

include all of the current training components or identified needs included in the Change
DNR Management Program as well as programs currently administered through the

Personnel Office.

2.

Submit a request for funds to provide benefits to year-round hourly-paid employees.

3.

Develop specifications for a human resources training facility for the Department.

4.

Create a budget for the development of internship, co-op and scholarship programs

to serve as incentives to enter natural resource careers.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FY 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Upper and mid-level management (with the assistance of OPS) - information gathering,

planning, budget development.

2.

Administrative staff ~ to seek appropriate budget appropriations for human resources

related programs based on the findings and recommendations of cross-divisional task

forces.

3.

Budget appropriation to develop specifications for human resources facility.

4.

$4,500 to provide certification for two trainers to administer the personal growth program.

5.

$90,000 to provide personal growth instruction and training materials for one-half of

the Department's professional workforce.

6.

$75,000 to implement the Department's new drug testing program to comply with the

State drug testing laws.

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FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Implement the plan for providing employees with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities

needed to manage personal growth.

2.

Implement internship, co-op and scholarship programs to serve as career incentives

in the natural resources area.

3.

Seek necessary funding to establish a human resources development facility and

implement a comprehensive plan for developing DNR's work-force.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

Administrative staff: seek appropriate budget appropriations for human resources related

programs.

2.

Budget appropriation to continue personal growth human resources program.

3.

Budget appropriation to implement internship, co-op and scholarship programs.

PRIORITY
Increase DNR's communications technologies and in-house abilities to provide public information to expand the public's natural and environmental resources. Expand efforts to involve volunteer groups to focus role of public in serving as
stewards.

A Background: need exists to improve the abilities and productivity of Communications Office
staff to prepare a variety of printed matters such as press releases, media alerts, public information bulletins, correspondence, brochures, flyers and other reports. At present, seven writers share two computers and both productivity and versatility of documents produced are
adversely affected. Two additional work stations are needed. This equipment will also facilitate DNR's ability to be more responsive to media and public information requests as part of DNR's
efforts to expand the public's first-hand knowledge and, hence, their sense of responsibility in managing Georgia's natural and environmental resources.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

Acquire two additional computer work stations and related software.

2.

Emphasize production of publications and informational materials which concisely

and accurately convey key facts to the public and which are intended to call them

to action as individuals and as members of organizations.

3.

FY Continue the scheduled press briefings on key topics initiated in

1990.

4.

Establish and maintain contact with volunteer groups to enlist their support and

involvement in promoting stewardship of natural and environmental resources.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

1.

$10,806.85 to purchase computer equipment and software.

2.

Existing staff will write and produce these publications and materials.

3.

Improved communication with volunteer groups will be sought and maintained.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Continue emphasis on publications and printed materials developed in-house.

2.

Conduct regular press briefings.

3.

Enhance video production capabilities by arranging for use of existing facilities in

other State agencies on a scheduled availability basis, or by acquiring a Beta SP

system broadcast quality camera and recorder to allow us to shift some of our

production priorities to videotape and expand our production capabilities. Estimated

cost: $65,000.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

1.

If equipment is purchased, the amount required will be $65,000 for a Beta SP System

camera and recorder.

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Identify suitable facilities to be used on a regular basis for editing capabilities.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

Only costs would be to provide needed materials and staff time. Would require

scheduling coordination.

PRIORITY
Complete the Wetlands Mapping Project as provided by the Georgia
Comprehensive Planning Act.

Background: The 1989 session of the General Assembly appropriated $290,000 to be used to implement the Governor's Growth Strategies Wetlands Protection Program, including the creation of two positions. Development and implementation of this program will involve several
offices within DNR, including the Commissioner's Office. Funding approved by the General

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Assembly will pay for the development of a wetlands database and the costs associated with

converting the database to DNR's Geographic Information System (GIS). The wetlands program

is a key component of the Growth Strategies legislation and will provide essential technical

support to the Department's Regional Reservoir and Public Fishing Lake programs and

DNR complement the

Land Acquisition Program, Nongame Wildlife Program and Heritage

Inventory databases.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

DNR Develop approximately 800 wetland/land cover training samples to be used by

and contractor for the Statewide wetland/land cover classifications.

2.

Assist ERDAS, Inc. (contractor) with the development of the wetland/land cover

classification maps for the State.

3.

Acquire training in ERDAS and ARC/INFO software systems for the FWHI staff.

4.

Continue to provide technical support to DNR's Regional Reservoir and Public

Fishing Area programs.

5.

Acquire color infrared aerial photography of the State's major river corridors and

adjacent wetlands to assist with development of the wetland database and other

program elements.

6.

Identify State wetlands that exhibit outstanding or significant natural features, unique

communities, or rare species that require protection.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

The Freshwater Wetlands and Heritage Inventory Program can perform these actions with
the proper allocation of existing resources. Approximately $24,000 in regular operating funds will be utilized to purchase color infrared photography. In addition, assistance in the collection
of training samples will be required from Game and Fish Division and Coastal Resources
Division biologists.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Acquire ARC/INFO work station license for FWHI office location and set up

ARC/INFO work station.

2.

Assist in the implementation of the State Wetlands Conservation Plan and Mitigation

Strategy in conjunction with EPD, G&FD, and the Regional Reservoir Program.

3.

Cooperate with various State and federal Agencies (USFWS, EPA, Army COE)

to develop a "Descriptive Guide to Wetland Types".

4.

Continue developing the wetland database and transferring data to GIS mainframe.

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5.

Develop wetland education packages for user groups and hold workshops on

wetland/land cover classifications and GIS database.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

The Department will require new State funds to acquire the GIS work station ($55,050),
ARC/INFO license ($16,500), and any additional contract work. Establishment of a GIS ARC/INFO work station at the Freshwater Wetlands and Heritage Inventory Program site
will facilitate the transfer of information from the wetland and heritage databases to DNR's GIS mainframe; in addition, the work station will allow refinement of wetland classifications
associated with the Regional Reservoirs, Public Fishing Areas, and proposed mitigation sites
on State-owned lands. No additional resources will be needed in 1992 for the development
of the "Descriptive Guide to Wetland Types."
FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Complete any revisions to the wetland/land cover classifications started in 1990-1991

and perform smoothing of wetland/land cover classifications on State-owned lands.

2.

Assist with development of mitigation plans on State-owned lands and monitor wetland

restoration on these lands using remotely sensed data in combination with field

surveys.

3.

Acquire historic satellite imagery for trends analysis of wetland losses on a regional

and Statewide basis.

4.

Identify wetlands of special concern within the State and perform more refined

wetland classifications; utilize the wetlands database to identify lands with high priority

for protection.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS

Additional funding is needed for maintenance, update of ERDAS-ARC/INFO hardware/software

ERDAS and staff training in

software-supported classification procedures. Continuation support

is needed for fieldwork and development of training samples and field surveys related to

monitoring mitigation sites. Some additional resources may be needed for the "Descriptive

Guide to Wetland Types".

PRIORITY

DNR Provide various

databases to local governments, Regional Development

Centers and other State agencies in order to improve Statewide programs

promoting effective land use planning as authorized in the Georgia Comprehensive

Planning Act and other statutes.

DNR Background: The priority task is to improve the development, accessibility and utility of

DNR databases.

has 36 Statewide databases in the geographic information system. The

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databases on the status, occurrence, biology and management of rare species, natural communities, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas and other natural features are vital to the protection and management of these resources. To provide effective protection to these
important resources, it is necessary to continually expand and refine the data in these databases. The development and use of these databases will allow for an objective, scientific determination
of how to best protect and conserve such resources.
FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Respond to requests for information in accordance with available staff resources.

2.

Continue extensive quality control of the data already in the databases, including

standardization of variables within and between the various databases.

3.

Conduct field surveys and museum collection searches for rare species and natural

communities to expand the databases.

4.

Conduct site evaluations for lands being considered for acquisition by the Department.

5.

Conduct rare species and natural community surveys on certain Wildlife Management

Areas, State Parks and other State-owned lands and provide management

recommendations for these areas.

6.

DNR Provide data from the FWHI databases to DNR's central GIS. All

GIS

databases will be made available to the Department of Community Affairs on an

optimally determined schedule.

7.

Provide technical expertise and educational workshops on the biology and management

of rare species and significant natural communities to various agency programs and

user groups.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

1.

The quality assurance of the GIS data can be handled with existing resources.

DCA However, the transfer of the data to

may require an additional day-laborer

depending on the schedule of priorities developed by DCA.

2.

The FWHI program can perform these actions with existing staff and financial

resources, plus $12,000 to $14,000 from the Nongame Wildlife Program for the

"Georgia's Protected Plants" film.

FISCAL 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Convert day labor positions of Data Manager, Ecologist, Botanist and Secretary to

merited positions.

2.

Acquire and install an 80386, IBM & SUN System compatible computer to improve

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data processing capabilities and for maintenance of the Heritage Inventory databases.

3.

Significantly expand the amount of rare species and natural community data in the

databases.

4.

Conduct critical field surveys for certain rare species and natural communities and

expand the Natural Areas Program.

5.

Review and update the State's Protected Plant List, expand recovery efforts for

protected plants and enhance public awareness of the Protected Plant Program.

6.

Make improvements to the State's Ginseng Management Program.

7.

Promote the use and distribution of the information contained in the Natural Heritage

databases.

8.

DCA Continue the distribution of the GIS data to

in accordance with the priority

schedule.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

1.

Approximately $47,382 in Personal Services will be needed to convert the Day Labor

positions assigned to the Freshwater Wetlands and Heritage Inventory Program to

Merit positions.

2.

The planned actions of database growth can likely be achieved by the existing staff

members if a full-time Botanist/Ecologist position ($24,960) is funded for the wetland

mitigation, Protected Plant, and Ginseng Management program. These

duties are being carried out by FWHI staff who would otherwise be developing the

databases.

3.

& Approximately $5,000 annually in Per Diem, Fees Contracts will be needed for

certain database development projects.

4.

Approximately $11,750 will be needed to purchase a data processing computer and

printer to integrate the Heritage and Wetland computer systems and meet database

development and improved response goals.

5.

Approximately $12,000 will be needed for vehicle replacement.

FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Continue to update various databases, conduct rare species and natural community

surveys.

2.

DNR Provide data to Regional Development Centers, local governments and to

managers on agreed upon schedules.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

Will be accomplished by existing staff assigned to program.

2.

Additional funds will be needed for updating of equipment to help keep pace with

rapidly changing technology.

PRIORITY
Implement the Regional Reservoir Program, as funded.

Background: The 1989 General Assembly passed the Water Supply Act, effective April 18,

1989, to secure projects for adequate water for the State's future, to supplement present needs

of communities in the event of prolonged drought, and to promote the use of projects for the

DNR public good and general welfare. The Act authorizes

to acquire lands for water supply

projects and compensate for any alteration of environmental resources. It further authorizes
DNR to manage the projects.

The establishment of long-range natural resource planning to meet the needs of Georgia for the 1990s and beyond have continued to be of high priority. The Regional Reservoir Program
can benefit a 44-county service area of north central Georgia that is faced with a large projected water supply deficit for the 1990s and beyond. Approximately 12 regional reservoirs could fill these projected needs.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Address all conditions associated with the Savannah District Corps of Engineers

404 permit.

2.

Develop and solicit requests for proposals for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir

design contract.

3.

Manage the selected design contractor to ensure timely completion of the West

Georgia Regional Reservoir.

4.

Continue to assist in the land acquisition effort.

5.

Develop a strategy for the development of a reservoir management plan and

amendments to the Rules for regional reservoirs to address operation and

management, and project water users Advisory Council and the fixing and collection

of fees.

6.

Assist in the development of the implementation plan for the Georgia Wetlands

Conservation Plan and Strategy for Mitigation of Impacts from Water Supply

Reservoirs.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1991 ACTIONS

The Regional Reservoir Program can perform these actions with a manager and assistance from the Department's secretarial staff. Funding is available to continue the FY1991 actions,
but all actions beyond FY 1991 are contingent upon additional funding.
FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Identify remaining land acquisition requirements for the West Georgia Regional

Reservoir, including acreage for the 150 ft. reservoir buffer zone, wetlands mitigation

and mitigation for secondary trout stream losses, wildlife habitat losses and impacts

to archaeological and cultural resources.

2.

Develop and solicit requests for proposals for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir

construction contract.

3.

Assist in the implementation plan and design contract awards for portions of the

Georgia Wetlands Conservation Plan and Mitigation Strategy.

4.

Implement the strategy for the development of a reservoir management plan.

5.

Develop and solicit requests for proposals to develop a 404 permit application for

a second regional reservoir.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1992 ACTIONS

These required actions are contingent upon funding of approximately $30 million in G.O. bond funding for capital outlay associated with additional land acquisition and construction of the West Georgia Regional Reservoir and approximately $1 million for contract and per diem
services.
FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS

1.

Develop and implement strategy for managing the selected construction contractor

for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir to ensure timely completion.

2.

Implement strategy for development of rules for regional reservoirs to address the

operation and management of the project, establishment of the project water users

Advisory Council and the fixing and collection of fees.

3.

Assist in the construction contract awards for portions of the Georgia Wetlands

Conservation Plan and Mitigation Strategy.

4.

Manage the selected contractor to ensure timely completion of the 404 permit

application for a second regional reservoir.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS
These required actions are contingent upon the results of the strategies development process
of prior fiscal years, but are expected to require approximately $1.5 million in contract services
for construction project management, offsite wetlands restoration and preparation of a Section 404 permit application for a second regional reservoir.

PRIORITY Accelerate Implementation of DNR's Data Management Information Program.

Background: During the current fiscal year, the initial efforts at putting in place a Data

Management Information Program have begun. The intent is to improve the productivity

and quality of the Department's investment in electronic data equipment and to insure that

the Department is in a position to take advantage of new data communication systems which

will assist in managing facilities scattered throughout the State. The Data Management

Information Program will provide benefits in user technical support and training throughout

the Department's activities and programs, increased internal management through a technical

review of equipment needs and an administrative or budget control system coordinating the

budget process and the development of the annual Electronic Data Processing Plan and further

development on two data management systems, GIS (Geographical Information System) and

DNR Boat Registration, using the minicomputer (DNR Prime) in the

central computer room.

FISCAL YEAR 1991 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Prepare an Electronic Data Processing Plan which will serve as the basis for

Departmental internal management of electronic data equipment needs and

justification of such equipment by the Electronic Data Processing Review Committee.
An EDP Plan will coordinate data management needs with the budget process and

the Five-Year Strategy.

2.

DOAS Initiate the transfer of the Boat Registration System from the

mainframe

DNR to the

Prime by developing the necessary software, protocols and acquiring

DNR appropriate equipment for

to operate this system. The actual transfer may

occur late in the fiscal year.

3.

DNR Continued development of the

Geographic Information System (GIS) to improve

reliability of the 36 Statewide databases in conjunction with the evolving data needs

required by the Growth Strategies Program and as determined by the pilot project

with the Central Savannah RDC.

4.

ROE Develop the

(Revenue, Occupancy, Expenditure System) for the Parks Division

to insure a timely implementation and an ability to allocate the necessary resources

to help troubleshoot the implementation and start-up.

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RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1991 ACTIONS

1.

DNR Transferring Boat Registration to the

Prime: During FY 1991, the software

necessary to handle the system is to be developed. At some point during the year

DOAS DNR it will be necessary to transfer the data/information from

to

Prime

DOAS in order to begin testing the system. The anticipated charges by

are estimated

up to $25,000.

2.

DNR Geographic Information System (GIS): Available agency funds should allow

the GIS to operate through FY 1991. An evaluation should occur toward the end

of FY 1991 as the use increases of adding another mass storage disk drive (1.2 gb)

at a cost of $20,000.

3.

Revenue Occupancy Expenditure System: An implementation study should be

completed by September 1990 which will identify the process to follow. The Fiscal

Year 1991 budget contains $180,000 to begin implementation and acquire equipment

for approximately 10 parks of 15 expected to be integrated into the system.

FISCAL YEAR 1992 REQUIRED ACTIONS

1.

Coordinate requests for electronic data equipment needs within the context of the

Electronic Data Processing Plan, the annual development of the budget and the update

of the Five-Year Strategy. Assist in identifying and developing electronic processing

application across program jurisdictions of benefit to the Department's management

goals.

2.

DNR Complete the transfer of the Boat Registration System to the

Prime with

emphasis on law enforcement users and any inadequate communication linkages

that may exist.

3.

Improvements to the GIS with full accessibility to local governments requiring the

information to meet planning needs contained in the Growth Strategies Program.

4.

ROE Assist in expanding

to more locations in the Parks system.

RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL YEAR 1992 ACTIONS

1.

DNR Boat Registration on

Prime: Continuation level funding of $90,000 will allow

DNR a pilot phase to run on

DOAS Prime and the

system, to run concurently until

DNR Prime is assessed and ready to operate late in fiscal year. Additional costs

to be budgeted include $5,000 for a test on printing and handling/stuffing boat

registration forms and $7,000 for a test including equipment costs of the Law

Enforcement retrieval system at two to four sites.

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ROE: An addition of $150,000 is requested to complete implementation of the
System by expanding it to the remaining five park locations and to cover other costs of system implementation, further training and central office equipment.
FISCAL YEAR 1993-1995 ACTIONS
Expand and provide assistance in those areas where transitions to electronic data processing require additional emphasis by continuing the basic programs listed above.
RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FISCAL 1993-1995 ACTIONS
Annual budget requests will reflect development of these systems and allow more precise request for equipment needs to offset problem areas which may occur.
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APPENDIX
Parks, Recreation and
Historic Sites Division
Capital Outlay (New) Capital Outlay (Repair/Maintenance) Capital Outlay (User Fees)
B
Additional Significant Projects To Be Included In Fiscal Year 1992 Budget Request
Other Projects Not Included In Five-Year Strategy
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FISCAL YEAR 1992 CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST -- NEW

PARK
Amicalola
Bobby Brown Crooked River Florence Marina Fort Yargo George Bagby George Bagby
Hofwyl
Indian springs Indian Springs Jarrell
Little Ocmulgee Little White House
New Echota
Pickett's Mill Richard Russell
Sweetwater Creek Victoria Bryant Victoria Bryant Vogel Watson Mill Will-A-Way Various

PROJECT Meadow development (trails, parking, etc.)
Ranger's residence
Assistant manager's residence
Dump station for boats
Picnic area parking (100 cars)
Cover dock slips
Fish cleaning station
Ranger's residence
Renovation of Rostello House/buildings & grounds
Pioneer camping Complete line of exhibits
Exercise trail
Design of new museum/visitor icenter Construct new rest station Maintenance facility Maintenance facility and residence Foot bridges Assistant manager's residence
Exercise trail
New maintenance barn
Exercise trail Laundry/linen storage Design of Interpretive Center
-Unicoi, Ft. Mountain, Sweetwater Creek

TOTAL

COST
150,000 85,000 85,000 10,000 78,000 121,000 12,000 85,000 175,000 27,000 40,000 12,000 60,000 70,000 100,000 200,000 52,000 85,000 12,000 58,000 12,000 30,000 85,000
$1,644,000

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FISCAL YEAR 1992 CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST -- REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

PARK
A.H. Stephens A.H. Stephens Amicalola Amicalola Amicalola Lodge Black Rock Cloudland Canyon
Crooked River Crooked River Dahlonega Etowah Etowah
Florence Marina Fort Mountain Fort Yargo Fort Yargo
F. D. Roosevelt F. D. Roosevelt F. D. Roosevelt F. D. Roosevelt
Hard Labor Creek Hard Labor Creek Hard Labor Creek
Indian Springs
Indian Springs
Indian Springs
Jarrell
Kolomoki Mounds Lapham Patterson

PROJECT
Group camp sewer renovation
Liberty Hall - repaint exterior Convert visitor center to interpretive center
Add bedroon & bath to Assistant Manager's residence
Storage building Renovate two comfort stations Trails - Replace with stone steps (Phase I) Concrete floors picnic shelter (2)
Implement COE plan for erosion control
Redesign exhibits/lighting, floor attic Exhibits/case modification Rip rap river bank to stop serious erosion
Upgrade electrical to meet COE standards
Renovate 3 comfort stations Repair beach building
& Enclose group shelters (A B)
Concrete floors - picnic shelter (2)
Renovate area #1 comfort station Bridge renovation - campground road
Replace cottage area sewer lines Renovate water wheel Rip rap rocky creek
Campground renovation Add storage building/laundry
for housekeeping
Group shelter/group camp/bathhouse/
interior painting Day-use bridge repair
Trails and general area rehabilitation
Pool repairs (day-use & group camp) & Carpet runner brass rails for stairs
A-2

COST
35,000 95,000 100,000 40,000 30,000 108,000 30,000
4,000 177,600 55,000
9,000 37,000
38,000 90,000 62,000 45,000 4,000 45,000 5,000 25,000 70,000 75,000 110,000 45,000
31,500
83,000 40,000 70,000 5,000

Park Laura S. Walker Little Ocmulgee Little White House
Mistletoe
Mistletoe Mistletoe
New Echota
Panola Mountain
Red Top Mountain
Seminole Stephen C. Foster
Stephen C. Foster Sweetwater Creek Sweetwater Creek Tugaloo Unicoi Unicoi Lodge Unicoi Lodge
Vann House
Victoria Bryant Victoria Bryant Will-A-Way Will-A-Way
Will-A-Way
Will-A-Way Wormsloe Wormsloe Wormsloe Various

Project
Concrete floor, 3 shelters Replace sprinkler heads on back nine Security/telephone system
General campground renovation
(50 sites) (Phase I)
Renovate comfort stations 1 & 2
Assistant manager's residence repairs
Update exhibits in museum
@ New fire hydrants 3 buildings
& picnic area water lines Renovate campground No. 1 & campsites
Add barbeque shelter
IV2 miles of continuous boardwalk (Phase I)
Dredging and bulkhead construction
Stabilize factory ruins Enlarge rest station
Campground renovation and retaining wall
Dam repair - design only
Handicapped accessibility renovation
Install vinyl wall covering Stabilize spring house
Campground renovation
Well repairs Replace transformers Continue rebuilding kitchen, replace
commodes, water heaters, furnaces,
wall covering, ceiling fans Redesign/replace security/intercom/
alarm system Pool repair Stabilize tabby ruins Rework iron fence (Phase II)
Oak drive tree renewal
Roofing
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Cost 6,000
8,500 15,000 110,000
60,000 30,000 80,000 10,000
195,000 7,500 40,000
300,000 100,000 28,000 95,000 50,000 40,000 175,000 28,800 30,000
7,000 104,000 170,000
36,000
40,000 50,000 50,000 14,000 250,000

PARK
Various Various Various Various Various Various Various Various Various Various
Various
Various

PROJECT
Painting cycle Floor covering Gravel
Exhibits maintenance program Historic marker maintenance General repairs and maintenance - trails
Fire Protection - Historic sites
Grounds rehabilitation, erosion control Contingency Guest facilities furniture and
fixtures (lamps, mattresses, etc.) Restaurant/lodge equipment/furnishings (dishes, pots, TVs, etc.)
Lodge - Grounds maintenance, flowers, shrubs
TOTAL

COST
300,000 125,000 70,000 40,000 50,000 90,000 110,000 150,000 120,000
70,000
60,000
10,000
$4,888,900

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FISCAL YEAR 1992 CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST -- USER FEE

PARK
Amicalola Amicalola Crooked River Elijah Clark Ft. McAllister General Coffee George Bagby
Gordonia Hard Labor Creek
Kolomoki Mounds
Kolomoki Mounds
Little Ocmulgee
Little Ocmulgee Magnolia Springs Red Top Mountain Red Top Mountain Sweetwater Creek Unicoi Lodge Victoria Bryant Various Various Various Various Various

PROJECT
Pioneer camp
Repairs to cabins 6-14
Group Shelter - Renovation/HVAC New miniature golf course Nature trail to one of the small islands Group Shelter - Renovation/HVAC Cottages - Furnishings/HVAC/general
renovation Renovate miniature golf Horseback trails
Relocate camping area (35 sites, comfort station) Group camp repairs 5 old cottages, group camp -
electrical renovations
Remodel group shelter (windows, HVAC) General - Group camp renovation
Renovate shelter Cottage renovation Jack's Hill trail - 3-4 mile loop
Swimming pool/related facilities
Pool Repairs Playground equipment User related equipment Beach sand
General - campground rehabilitation Contingency
TOTAL

COST
43,000 200,000 35,000
55,000 30,000 35,000 65,000
25,000 12,000 255,000
55,000 15,000
40,000 125,000 40,000 360,000 25,000 250,000 40,000 100,000 150,000 50,000 110,000 35,000 $2,150,000

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Additional Projects of Significance to be Included in Fiscal Year 1992 Budget Request

While the projects listed in this section of the Appendix are not listed among the Department's Priority Budget Requests on pages 9-11, they are, however, considered important based as either 1) an action which contributes to fulfilling the goals of the Growth Strategies Program, and/or 2) essential to DNR's existing high priority programs.

The Fiscal 1992 Budget Request to be submitted to the Board of Natural Resources
will include these projects. For that reason, they are included here as being integral to the Five-Year Strategy.

Description

Budget Request

1.

To provide employee benefits for

237 year-round hourly-paid employees whose

positions are considered essential to the

operation of the Department.

$1,127,000

2.

To acquire critically needed inholdings

and edgeholdings or expansions of existing

State parks and historic sites.

1,000,000

3.

Acquire Little Tybee and Cabbage Islands

through bargain purchase arrangement with

The Nature Conservancy.

1,350,000

4.

Increase the amount of environmental grants

which provide funds to local governments

for constructing and improving water supply,

wastewater and solid waste management facilities.

10,000,000

5.

Improve Game and Fish Division operations

at the Waycross regional office by building

a new 4100-square-foot office building, and

renting office space during construction.

427,000

6.

Increase the Regional Historic Preservation

Planner Program from $275,000 to

$450,000 and thereby provide $25,000 for

each Regional Development Center (RDC)

450,000

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Description

7.

Provide increased level of consultative

technical assistance to Georgia's cities

and counties through the Recreation

Technical Assistance Office (RTAO) to

benefit local park and recreation

programs.

8.

Increase the level of State Recreation

Assistance Grant Funds which provide

matching funds to local governments for park and recreation facility/land

acquisition projects.

9.

Propose a budget, in coordination with

the Board of Regents, to fund implementation

of the architectural assessment completed for

the R.J. Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island.

DNR 10. Provide for Curation of

archaeological

collections.

11. Expand the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps program in one new area (Rome) to provide work experience and training
opportunities for youth ages 14-25.

12. Fully fund a Statewide Folklife Program to document and showcase unique native and ethnic lifestyles, traditions and arts.

TOTAL

Budget Request $ 284,000
$1,233,000
To be determined later
55,500 50,000 99,900 $16,076,400

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Other Projects Not Included in Five-Year Strategy

Shown as follows are various projects which will not be included in the FY 1992 Budget Request. These are

projects for which the Governor and General Assembly provided funding to prepare feasibility reports,

preliminary design or plans and specifications. Due to a combination of austere budget conditions and a very

DNR critical evaluation of

priorities, the Five-Year Strategy does not include these projects.

DNR Because funding was appropriated to

which directed preparation of various feasibility studies, plans and

specifications, the following status report is provided for informational purposes only.

Project

Cost Incurred

Mountain Resort $2.9 million

Red Top Mountain Golf Course

$204,000

Laura S. Walker $70,750 Golf Course

Little Ocmulgee $158,000 Expansion

Maple Creek

$45,000

Cloudland
Canyon

$45,000

Georgia Veterans State Park Lodge

$15,000

Status

Facilities

Current Estimated
Cost of Construction

Land purchased feasibility study and preliminary design complete

1 75 room lodge with restaurant and meeting
facilities, 18 hole golf course and related facilities, roads, utilities,
etc.

$29.5 million

Feasibility study,
preliminary design, and construction documents complete

18 hole golf course, clubhouse and related
facilities

$4.4 miu.on

Feasibility study,
preliminary design, and construction documents complete

9 hole golf course, clubhouse and related
facilities

$2.95 million

Feasibility study,
preliminary design, and construction documents complete for golf course

18 hole golf course, clubhouse and related facilities, 60 lodge rooms, meeting facilities expansion

$6.5 million

Feasibility Study completed

75 room
lodge/conference center, 18 hole golf course, cottages, camping, marina, boat ramp, day use facilities, roads, utilities, etc.

$11.9 million

Feasibility Study completed

100 room
lodge/conference center, 18 hole golf course, clubhouse and
related facilities

$7-10 million

Feasibility Study Completed

20 room lodge, tennis, pool, dock and related
facilities

$1.15 million (Dec, 1985 estimate)

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