Abstract
The US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is becoming increasingly involved in water supply planning decisions. The Water Supply Act of 1958 authorizes the COE to partner with state and local entities to provide a water supply source in connection with its primary responsibilities of construction, operation, and modification of federal navigation projects as well as flood damage reduction. Water shortages in recent years have increased the demand for water from COE reservoirs, pushing the COE's secondary role of water supplier to the forefront. The author examines the Georgia‐Florida‐ Alabama conflict over the COE's water allocation, and how the effects of water supply decisions can range beyond the local, or even regional, planning level. The author concludes that by becoming more aware of the scope of the COE's authority, water suppliers can make educated decisions about whether to involve the COE in local water supply planning efforts.
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