STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST REGARDING MEETING WITH GOVERNORS RILEY AND PERDUE ON TRI-STATE WATER SHARING

December 15, 2009

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“Today, I was pleased to join Governors Riley and Perdue to discuss the importance of equitable water sharing between our three states in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River system. By coming together we were able to discuss the need for long term strategies and the importance of protecting downstream flows to both Florida and Alabama. The meeting marks another important step in the process.

“Each of our states values the water resources of the system for a variety of important reasons. However, as leaders we must adequately address the water needs of the region, as well as the needs of the communities downstream and the lives that those waters support – like the oystermen of Apalachicola.

“I look forward to continuing a productive and science-based dialogue with both Governors so that we may leave a legacy of sustainability for the people of our three states and our environment.”