DNR FIVE-YEAR 
STRATEGY 
For Managing Georgia's Natural 
And Environmental Resources 
RECEIVEO 
SEP 6 1990 
DOCUMENTS 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
5 
 
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 
 
A-l 
 
 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 
A-3 
 
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 
 
A-4 
 
 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 
 
A-5 
 
 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 
 
B-2 
 
 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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