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Construction site increasing sedimentation in West Brook Creek,
Cobb County, Georgia. Courtesy Jesslyn Storey
To reduce erosion and protect our water resources in Georgia, the
Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 (OCGA
12-7) was amended in 2003.
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The US EPA has listed soil erosion and sedimentation as one of
the biggest threats to our nation's rivers, lakes, and ponds. Due
to our land disturbing activities, the United States loses more
than 2 billion tons of topsoil each year to erosion (USDA).
Bank erosion and sedimentation in Cox Creek, Georgia. Courtesy Krista
Jones
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