The Withlacoochee and Little River basins encompass about 1,450 square miles

• The Withlacoochee and Little River basins encompass about 1,450 square miles

• Valdosta’s drainage area to the river is only 1%

• Very limited benefits will be achieved without regional coordination with other communities

• Coordination with the FEMA, USACOE, and EPD is necessary to involve upstream communities

Notes:

Little River basin:

Withlacoochee River basin: 1,450 square miles