Government Greenlights Sand Mining at Georgia's Morgan Falls Dam
Published Date: 2/10/2026
Notice
Summary
Georgia Power wants to let River Sand Inc. dig up sand at the Morgan Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Chattahoochee River. The government checked the plan and says it won’t harm the environment if done carefully. People have until March 9, 2026, to share their thoughts before any final decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Permit Proposed for Commercial Dredging
Georgia Power proposes to allow River Sand Incorporated to use and occupy project lands and waters at the Morgan Falls Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 2237) on the Chattahoochee River to establish a commercial dredging operation at the former Ace Sand location. The proposal is for use inside the project boundary and involves lands that partially occupy federal land managed by the National Park Service.
Environmental Assessment Finds No Significant Impact
FERC staff prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed commercial dredging at Morgan Falls (P-2237) and concluded that, with appropriate environmental protective measures, the operation would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The EA is available through FERC's eLibrary and stakeholders may file comments by March 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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