Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Chaisson, Samantha Kay
URN	etd-05312012-200839
Title	Drought in Georgia: Water Scarcity Issues and Implications
Degree	Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department	Geography & Anthropology
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Colten, Craig Committee Chair Namikas, Steven Committee Member Sluyter, Andrew Committee Member
Keywords	water policy conservation urban parks water scarcity
Date of Defense	2012-04-25
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Population growth and hydrological drought threaten the water supply of Atlanta, Georgia. In Georgia, water policy changed rapidly due to stress on the resource, regulation increased, and the state promoted a “culture of conservation” to combat water scarcity. This study examines how regulatory measures, including legislative acts and Governor’s executive orders, have impacted the population’s attitudes and behaviors towards water consumption. Furthermore, public spaces are used to measure public perception of water policy, and serve as a physical representation of the culture shift.
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