After months of waiting, the Special Master to the Supreme Court announced today that he was recommending that Georgia win the lawsuit by Florida which aimed to cap the amount of water that could be used by Georgia before allowing it to flow to Florida. The State of Florida contended that Georgia was unlawfully taking more water than they deserved and that it was seriously harming the oyster industry in Apalachicola Bay. This is only a recommendation, not a final verdict, but Georgia farmers are rejoicing because this means that more water is likely to be available for agricultural and other water uses, especially in times of drought. We will be watching carefully to see whether the Supreme Court takes these recommendations or not.
