The coastal region of Georgia is experiencing saltwater intrusion north of
Savannah, Georgia at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and north of the Georgia-
Florida border at Brunswick, Georgia. The saltwater intrusion is impacting drinking
water sources and has prompted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to
develop alternatives to help alleviate saltwater intrusion in the region. As part of this
effort, a group of technical experts from around the world gathered for a 2-day
facilitated meeting to discuss saltwater intrusion and the most promising methods for
alleviating it. The technical experts included specialists in the mechanisms of saltwater
intrusion who also had experience with real-world solutions to the problem. Their
experience was gained from the hands-on implementation of solutions developed for
various regions around the world: from the Netherlands to California; and, from New
York to Florida. This paper summarizes the results of the panel discussion on the most
promising methods to alleviate saltwater intrusion. It provides an overview of the
various technologies available and the benefits and drawbacks to each as applied to the
Georgia coast. It also summarizes the key aspects of the panel's decision-making
process, including the points surrounding the short-listing of technologies and the
concluding remarks. The paper concentrates on those technologies the experts believed
are the most promising for the Georgia coast, including the reasoning behind the
conclusion. Includes tables, figure.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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| Number of Pages : | 12 |
| Published : | 06/16/2002 |
