Georgia Water/Laws/Scenic Rivers Act of 1969

Georgia Scenic Rivers Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 12-5-350

General Description
The Georgia Scenic Rivers Act of 1969 defines "scenic river" to mean certain rivers or section of rivers that have valuable scenic, recreational, or natural characteristics that should be preserved for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. Certain sections of rivers are named in the Act, and the process for designating other sections of Georgia rivers is described.

Administration
The Georgia Scenic Rivers Act is administered by the Environmental Protection Division.

Rivers currently designated as ‘scenic’ by the Georgia Legislature

 * 1) The portion of the Jacks River contained within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 16 miles;
 * 2) The portion of the Conasauga River located within the Cohutta National Wilderness Area and located in Fannin, Gilmer, and Murray counties, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 17 miles;
 * 3) The portion of the Chattooga River and its West Fork which are now designated as part of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River and located in Rabun County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately 34 miles; and
 * 4) The portion of Ebenezer Creek from Long Bridge on County Road S 393 to the Savannah River and located in Effingham County, Georgia, which portion extends a length of approximately seven miles.
 * 5) Note that other Georgia rivers can be designated as ‘scenic’ by future legislative acts. See O.C.G.A. § 12-5-352.