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The City of Moultrie is located in the Ochlocknee River Basin and the city is committed to preserving the pristine natural beauty and quality of its waters. While the city itself takes steps to maintain and improve the water quality, citizens and businesses are also encouraged to help by exercising better stewardship of our natural resources.
It is easy for the average citizen to do their part in ensuring that our rivers and streams are taken care of. First, be aware that anything that is thrown or dumped on the ground can eventually wind its way into our waterways. Don’t throw out litter, tires, appliances, or other debris. Not only can it clog and pollute our ditches and streams, causing an unsightly mess and increasing flooding potential, but some of the plastics and other synthetics can take many years to decompose.
Also, don’t pour any household chemical or petroleum product down a storm drain or onto the ground. That same chemical will eventually find its way into our streams and our drinking water. It is important to realize that we all live in a closed environment, and it is our obligation to make certain that we maintain it not only for ourselves but for future generations. Working together, we can make a difference.
Each April the City of Moultrie holds its Annual Spring Cleanup. Private residents can use this opportunity to dispose of any garbage or appliance for free. Old vehicles are also accepted. This is a great way to not only do your spring cleaning but to also ensure proper disposal in the most environmentally friendly manner.
For those who aren’t connected to a municipal sanitary sewer system, it is important to properly maintain their septic tank and its drain field. If not properly maintained, a septic system can pollute the surrounding ground water. See the UGA “On-Site Wastewater Management Systems and Their Environmental Impacts” bulletin below.
It is important for farmers who raise livestock to develop and follow nutrient management plans for their operations. Information can be found at the UGA Poultry Science Department’s Nutrient Management Programs for Poultry Producers website here: http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/poultry/extension/poultry-nutrition/nutrient-management.html
Improper erosion and sediment control for construction sites can be blamed for the sediment blocking many streams and ditches. If you disturb one acre or more of land, you must follow proper erosion and sediment control. Contact the City of Moultrie Planning and Community Development Office (229-668-7223) for additional info.
Following are links to UGA bulletins explaining definitions and procedures for ensuring proper water quality:
The City of Moultrie encourages and supports the efforts of local Adopt-A-Stream Programs and other stream stewardship programs. Resources for further education can be found at the following links:
350 Building 1, Room 132
Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 616-7455
Email: uge4071@uga.edu
350 Building 1, Room 132
Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 616-7455
Anyone involved in a land disturbing activity must follow correct procedures and guidelines. Information can be found under the “Soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution control” ordinance here.
Park your car over gravel or grass while washing it, so cleaning chemicals don’t flow directly into streams.
