Statement of Governor Sonny Perdue Regarding Water Stewardship Legislation Passing Both the House and Senate

ATLANTA (March 10, 2010) – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the House and Senate each passing separate water stewardship legislation. The Senate passed its legislation 52-0, the House passed its legislation 166-5.

“Both the House and Senate took major steps today towards our goal of creating a true culture of conservation in Georgia. This legislation promotes water conservation in Georgia and shows our neighbors that we are serious about being good stewards of our natural resources. Both Senator Tolleson and Representative Smith have done outstanding work putting this bill together and balancing the interests of all Georgians. I want to thank members of both parties from the General Assembly for their hard work on the legislation and I look forward to putting my signature on it once it receives final passage.”