Stephen Elliot Draper collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Stephen Elliot Draper collection
Creator: Draper, Stephen Elliot
Inclusive Dates: 1908-2022, bulk 1990-2005
Language(s): English
Extent: 22.5 Linear Feet 22 boxes and 2 oversize folders
Collection Number: ms3086
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Stephen E. Draper, was an attorney in the Atlanta area who led the Draper Group, which sought effective management and protection of water resources in Georgia. As a water policy advisor to the governor, Draper was responsible for analysis of statewide water resources and uses in Georgia, the development and implementation of programs for public dialogue on water issues, and the development of proposed policies and regulations. He served the state in a number of capacities as a representative to the Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee, member of the Clean Water Initiative, and chair of the Georgia Water Advisory Council.

At the University of Georgia, Draper founded the Stephen E. Draper Center and Archives for the Waters of Georgia in History and Law, a comprehensive collection of books, manuscripts, and other materials that document water resource management history, law, and policy.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of the papers of Stephen E. Draper concerning water resource management in the state of Georgia, as well as internationally. Also included is materials related to Draper's professional career and the creation of the Stephen E. Draper Center and Archives for the Waters of Georgia in History and Law..

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Stephen Elliot Draper collection, ms3086, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Published materials that form the Stephen E. Draper Center and Archives for the Waters of Georgia in History and Law are cataloged individually in GIL.

Related Collections in Other Repositories

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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2008 Southeast and Georgia Wetlands and Water Law Update, 2008

 

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2

Adaptive Management, 2003

 

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3

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa and Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Comprehensive Study, 1992-1995

 

1

4

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa and Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Comprehensive Study Materials, 1993-1999

 

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5-7

Alabama-Georgia-Florida Water Wars, 1990-2003

 

1

8

Altamaha Riverkeeper, 2000-2005

 

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Alternative Water Sources Legislation, 1999

 

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10

American Institute of Hydrology, 2003

 

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American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994-2007

 

1

13

American Society of Civil Engineers, Water Laws Committee, 1996-1997

 

1

14

American Water Works Association, 2000-2002

 

1

15

America's Water Resources Challenges Workshop, 2000

 

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16

Applied Technology and Management

 

1

17

Appropriative Water Rights in Mississippi, 2000

 

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18

Articles/Essays on Water, 1994-2000

 

1

19

Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, Attorney General Draft Speech, 2003

 

1

20

Association of County Commissioners of Georgia-Georgia Municipal Association, Joint Task Force on Water Resource Policy, 1999

 

1

21

Athens-Clarke County Comprehensive Plan, 1998

 

1

22

Atlanta Metro Group, 1997-2002

 

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23-24

Atlanta Water, 1986-2007

 

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25

Attorney General Thurbert Baker, 2002-2005

 

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26

Bracewell Plan to Sell Oconee Water, 2002

 

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Canada & Mexico Water Resources, 2003

 

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Carter Center, 2004-2014

 

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Center for a Sustainable Coast, 2001-2003

 

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Chattahooche River Research Materials, 1993-1994

 

2

5

Chattahooche River Water Allocation, 1973-1991

 

2

6

Chattahoochee River Drownings Correspondence, 1986-1990

 

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Chattahoochee River Drownings Depositions, 1973-1988

 

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10

Chattahoochee River Drownings Invoices, 1987-1989

 

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Chattahoochee River Drownings Supplemental Materials, 1947-1991

 

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17

Chattahoochee River Drownings Trial Materials, 1971-1990

 

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Chattooga Quarterly, 2004-2006

 

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Clean Water Initiative, 1999-2001

 

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Clean Water Initiative, 1988-2001

 

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Clean Water Initiative Task Force Meetings, 2000

 

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Climate Change References, 1985-2015

 

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Commerce Clause Constraints- Sporhase v. Nebraska, 2001

 

3

9

Common Ground Conservation Newsletter, 1999-2006

 

3

10

Comprehensive Water Planning in Georgia, 2001

 

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Conference Materials, 1989-2002

 

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Conference Materials, 2003-2009

 

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Conservation Research Institute, 2000-2001

 

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Consumptive Water Use, 1997-2000

 

3

15

Critical Issues in Georgia Water Law Seminar, 2004

 

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16

Dams Resources, 2004-2005

 

3

17

Department of Natural Resources, 1997-2001

 

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Drainage System Legal Case, 1992-1993

 

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Drought Effects, 1998-2001

 

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Durango Case on Water Permit Auctions, 1997-2005

 

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East Point, GA Water Damage Legal Cases, 1992-1994

 

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Educational Water Materials

 

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Efficient Irrigation References, 1998

 

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Environmental Conference, 1999

 

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Environmental Law Newsletters, 1994-2008

 

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Environmental Legislation, 1999-2011

 

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Environmental Management for Georgia's Local Governments, 1999

 

4

7

Environmental Management for Georgia's Local Governments Presentation Slides, 1999

 

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8-10

Environmental Newspaper Articles, 1997-2000

 

4

11

Environmental Protection Committee, 2000

 

4

12

Environmental Protection Division, 2002-2008

 

4

13

Erosion and Sediment Control, 2003

 

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14

Erosion and Sediment Control Tool Kit, 1998

 

4

15

Estimated Use of Water in the U.S. in 1995 Survey, 1995

 

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16

Etowah Initiative, 1998-1999

 

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17

Farming Research, 2002-2003

 

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18

Five Papers for "The Anglican Project", 1999

 

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19

Flint River, 2001

 

4

20

Florida Water Conservation Initiative, 2002

 

4

21

Floridian Aquifers, 2000-2002

 

4

22

Freshwater and Shortages References, 1997-2003

 

4

23

Friends of Lake Keowee Society, 2004-2005

 

4

24

Friends of the Environment for Barnes, 2002

 

4

25

Future of Water References, 1999-2003

 

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26

Georgia Allocation of Water, 1986-2003

 

4

27

Georgia and Southeast Environmental News, 2000-2002

 

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28

Georgia Citizen's Water Summit, 2000

 

4

29

Georgia Clean Water Day, 2001

 

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Georgia Conservancy, 1996-2005

 

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Georgia Conservancy, 1994-2003

 

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Georgia Conservancy Board of Trustees Handbooks, 2000-2004

 

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Georgia Conservation Voters, 1999-2009

 

5

7

Georgia Counties Water Use, 1997-2003

 

5

8

Georgia Environmental Organization, 1998

 

5

9

Georgia Environmental Protection Agency, 1998-2002

 

5

10

Georgia Ground-Water and Watershed Management Tools for County Governments, 1996

 

5

11

Georgia Heritage Fund, 1998

 

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12

Georgia Lakes Society, 2003

 

5

13

Georgia League of Conservation Voters, 2000-2002

 

5

14

Georgia Legal Watch and Community Watershed Project, 2000-2001

 

5

15

Georgia Legislature Notes, 2003

 

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16

Georgia Municipal Association, 2000-2003

 

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17

Georgia Power v. Columbus Water Works, 2001

 

5

18

Georgia Public Interest Research Group

 

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19

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Response

 

5

20

Georgia River Network, 2003-2006

 

5

21

Georgia Rivers Posters & CI Publishing, 1998-2002

 

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22

Georgia Rural Water Association, 1999

 

5

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Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, 2000

 

5

24

Georgia State University Proposed Act Agreement, 2000-2001

 

5

25

Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association, 2000

 

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26

Georgia Water Bill of Rights, 2000-2001

 

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Georgia Water Coalition, 2002-2005

 

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29

Georgia Water Data, 2001-2003

 

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Georgia Water Issues, 2001-2003

 

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Georgia Water Issues and Proposed Solutions, 2000

 

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Georgia Water Law & Policy, 2000-2004

 

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Georgia Water Law Council, 2002-2003

 

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Georgia Water Management, 2004

 

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Georgia Water Management Campaign, 2001

 

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Georgia Water Management Strategy Recommendations, 2000

 

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Georgia Water Planning Act, 2004

 

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Georgia Water Policy Centers, 1994-2005

 

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7-8

Georgia Water Policy Centers Working Papers, 2001-2002

 

6

9

Georgia Water Policy Meeting 6/19/2003, 2003

 

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10-14

Georgia Water References, 1992-2000

 

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15

Georgia Water Resources Conference, 2003

 

6

16

Georgia Water Resources Institute, 2010

 

6

17

Georgia Water Resources Leadership Summit, 1996-2001

 

6

18

Georgia Water Series: Water Economics, 1996-2002

 

6

19

Georgia Water Wise Council, 1998-1999

 

6

20

Georgia Wildlife Federation, 2002-2005

 

6

21

Georgia's Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, 1998

 

6

22

Georgia's Water Must Be Managed Wisely and Fairly Drafts

 

6

23

Global Environment Outlook- Global State of the Environment Report, 1997

 

6

24

Governor's Briefing Presentation Materials

 

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25

Great Lakes & Georgia Lakes, 1982-2001

 

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26-27

Griffin Stormwater Management- Presentation on User-Fee Programs

 

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Groundwater Resources, 1996-2006

 

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Growth Management References, 1994-1996

 

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Hatcher v. Bishop et al.- Silt and Erosion Legal Case, 1990-1994

 

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4

Hazardous Waste Management Technical Guide, 1984

 

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5-7

HB 237- Water Permit Trading, 2003

 

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8-11

Henion and Swift v. South Florida Water Management District- Canal Injury Case, 1992-1994

 

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12

Historic Land Use Essay, 1998

 

7

13

Historic Water Legal Cases, 1888-1973

 

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14

Historic Water Legal Cases, 1974-2000

 

7

15

Homeowner Best Management Practices for Georgia Urban Landscapes

 

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Horlebeck v. American Building Corp.- Precipitation, 1990-1991

 

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17

Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1993

 

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18

Instream Flows, 1998

 

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Interbasin Transfer, 1986-2004

 

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21

International Environment Reporter, 1994-1995

 

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22

International Freshwater Conflicts, 1997-2003

 

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International Shared Use of Transboundary Water Resources References, 1990-1998

 

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International Water Issues References, 1977-2003

 

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Interstate Compacts, 1994-1995

 

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Interstate Compacts and Transboundary Water Allocation Thesis

 

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7

Interstate Water Allocation, 1990-1994

 

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Interstate Water Sharing- S.E. Draper Presentation

 

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Irrigation References, 1982-1998

 

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James Kundell, 1999

 

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Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee, 2001-2004

 

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Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee, 2002

 

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Joint Task Force on Water Resources Policy

 

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Jones Ecological Research Center, 1991-2001

 

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Joseph W. Dellapenna Essays & Materials, 1992-2001

 

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Keynote Speaker at the Georgia Water Law Seminar, 2002

 

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Krussell v. Silver Dollar City- Water Park Injury Case, 1992-1994

 

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10

Lake Hartwell Association, 2002

 

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11

Lake Seminole, 1999-2002

 

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12

Landscape Management Manual for Georgia Homeowners

 

9

13

Law Seminars International Watershed Management in Georgia, 2000

 

9

14

League of Conservation Voters, 2000-2005

 

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15

Legal Assistance, 1994

 

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Legislation Reactions, 2000-2003

 

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17

Legislative Strategy Meeting, 2002

 

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Livestock Feeding Operation, Environmental Protection Agency, 1998

 

9

19

Lower Altamaha River Watershed Demonstration Project, 1997

 

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20

Lieutenant Governor Briefing, 2001

 

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McPherson v. Wal-Mart- Water Slip Case, 1994

 

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23

Middle Chattahoochee Watershed Workshop Report, 2006

 

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Minority Water Report Notes, 2000

 

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25

Model State Water Rights Code- Prior Appropriation Chapters, 1993

 

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Model State Water Rights Code- Regulated Riparian Chapters, 1993

 

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National Drought Policy Commission, 1998

 

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National Drought Policy Commission Briefing Book, 1999

 

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National Water Policy, 2001-2003

 

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Nature Conservancy of Georgia, 1998-2003

 

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6

Neil Herring's Water Book

 

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7

Oconee County Wetlands & Streams Water Resources, 2009

 

10

8

Oconee River Resource Conservation & Development Council 2002 Annual Report, 2002

 

10

9

Oconee Water Supply Alternatives, 2005

 

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10

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 1999-2000

 

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Other State Water References, 1986-2003

 

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21

Overseas Development Administration, 1996-1997

 

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Pamphlets

 

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Peachtree/Nancy Creek Keeper, 2000-2001

 

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Pest Management for Georgia Homeowners, 2001

 

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Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, 1996-2003

 

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Potomac Basin, 1970-1987

 

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POWER- Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, 2003-2004

 

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4

Presentations/Speeches by S.E. Draper, 2000-2010

 

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5

Private Land Conservation Forum, 1999

 

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6-9

Privatization, 1993-2005

 

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10

Proposed Amendments to the Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control

 

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11-12

Public Trust Doctrine, 1999-2001

 

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13

Public Trust Doctrine Research and Legal Cases, 1972-2000

 

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14-15

Riparian Buffers References, 1995-2004

 

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16-17

River Basin Compacts, 1961-1988

 

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18

River Basins Resources, 2002-2003

 

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19

Rockdale Flooding Legal Case, 1978-1986

 

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20

S.E. Draper Article and Journal Review, 1996

 

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21-22

S.E. Draper Articles on Water, 1981-2008

 

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23

S.E. Draper Briefing on Georgia Water Management Plan, 2002-2010

 

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24-25

Savannah Group, 1996-1999

 

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Savannah Water, 2000-2004

 

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Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Society, 1996

 

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Seminar/Workshop Materials, 2000-2014

 

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4

Septic Systems and Farming Research

 

12

5

Sewage and Drinking Water Solutions, 1995-2000

 

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6-10

Shared Use of Transboundary Water Resources, 1994-2003

 

12

11

Sharing Water in a Time of Water Scarcity Edits, 2003

 

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12

Sierra Club, 2000-2011

 

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13

Silt-Saver

 

12

14

Silvery Minnow Court Case, 2003

 

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15

Smart Growth, 1997-1998

 

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16

Soccorso v. Village of Buffalo Grove- Water Reservoir Drowning Case, 1991-1995

 

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17

Southeast Water Supply Roundtable, 1998

 

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18

Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, 1998-2000

 

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19

Southern Agricultural Economics Association, 1995

 

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20

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, 2003

 

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21

Southern Environmental Law Center

 

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22

Southwest Georgia Water Leadership Taskforce, 2000-2003

 

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23

Standard Guidelines for the Shared Use of Transboundary Resources

 

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24

State Hydrological Institute of Russia, 2003

 

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25

State Water Plan, 2001-2006

 

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26

State Water Purchases Data Sheets, 1990-2001

 

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27

Stormwater Management, 1999-2001

 

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28

Stormwater Resources, 1998-2000

 

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29

Tarrant Regional Water District v. Rudolph John Hermann, et al., 2013

 

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Tax Incentives for the Georgia Land Owner, 1999

 

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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), 1995-2000

 

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Tradable Property Rights to Water in Georgia Drafts, 2005

 

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4

Transboundary Resources Report, 1994-1999

 

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5

Transboundary Water Quality Agreement, 1999

 

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6

Transboundary Water Resources, 1986-2004

 

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Tri-States Compacts, 1996-2000

 

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10

Troubled Waters: Congress, The Corps of Engineers, and Wasteful Water Projects, 2000

 

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11

Trout Stream Buffer Changes

 

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12-13

Trust for Public Land, 1998-2001

 

13

14

TSG Water Resources

 

13

15

UGA Center for Urban Agriculture

 

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16

UGA Handouts, 2000

 

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17

UGA Irrigation Research, 2003

 

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18

UGA River Basin Science and Policy Center, 2001-2006

 

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19

UGA Water Task Force, 1999-2002

 

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20

Underground Water Reference, 1993-2000

 

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21

United States Geological Survey, 2000

 

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22-23

Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, 1998-2004

 

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24

Upper Etowah River Watershed Guide, 2000

 

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US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District (I), 1982-2000

 

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27

US Economic Growth and the Marine Transportation System, 2000

 

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28

US Fish and Wildlife Service, 1999-2000

 

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US Fish and Wildlife Service Report on Georgia

 

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Water (general) References, 1998

 

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Water Advisory Council, 2003

 

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4

Water as a Public Good, 2000

 

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5

Water Buffers Resources, 1997-2001

 

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6

Water Economics, 2001-2003

 

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7

Water Environment Federation, 2000

 

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8

Water Handouts, 2003

 

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9

Water in Kenya Project

 

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10-11

Water Issues in Georgia- EPD Director Briefing Book, 2004

 

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12-13

Water Issues White Papers, 2001-2003

 

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14

Water Law Conference, 2003

 

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15

Water Law Report, 2004

 

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16

Water Law Seminars for Georgia Judges, 2002

 

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17

Water Law Student Papers, 1994

 

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18

Water Legal Cases, 1908-2000

 

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19

Water Load and Food References, 1994-2003

 

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Water Maps, 1995-2004

 

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Water Markets, 1997-2003

 

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Water Newspaper Articles, 1999-2000

 

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Water Newspaper Articles, 1997-2001

 

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Water Permit Trading, 2002-2005

 

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Water Policy Advisor for Governor R. Barnes, 1999-2002

 

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10

Water Policy Planning- Governor's Briefing #3, 2000

 

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Water Policy Planning in Georgia- Governor's Briefing, 1999

 

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Water Policy Planning in Georgia References, 1996-1999

 

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Water Policy Planning in Georgia- Senator Briefing, 2001-2003

 

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Water Policy Planning Solutions for Georgia- Governor's Briefing Drafts, 1999

 

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17

Water Quality Research, 1991-1998

 

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18

Water Quality: Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Guide, 1983

 

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19

Water Resources Committee Newsletter, 2003

 

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20

Water Resources Management, 1999-2003

 

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Water Resources Toolkit for Local Governments, 1998-2001

 

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Water Rights Issues, 1998-2001

 

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Water, Science, and Technology Board Newsletter, 1998-2003

 

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Water Trading, 1999-2005

 

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The Water Sourcebook: Grades 3-5, 1995

 

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The Water Sourcebook: Grades 9-12

 

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8

Water Transfers Research

 

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9

Water Withdrawal Permitting Process- Savannah, GA, 1980-1992

 

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10

Watershed Assistance Grants

 

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Watershed Resources, 1998-2004

 

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13

World Water Resources

 

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14

Adjutant General Search, 1998

 

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15

Army Engineer School, 1962-1968

 

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16

Awards/Certificates, 1999-2004

 

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Chief of Aides-de-Camp for Governor Roy Barnes, 1999-2001

 

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Email Correspondence, 1999-2006

 

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19

Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Publication Council, 1999

 

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20

Environmentalists for Gore, 2000

 

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21

Florida Key Deer Legal Case, 1991

 

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22

Invitations, 1999-2003

 

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Letters, 1994-2003

 

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Letters- Donations, 1994-2003

 

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Lowndes County Fog Legal Case, 1985-1987

 

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Lowndes County Fog Legal Case, 1985-1986

 

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Military Service- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1984-2000

 

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Niboonkit v. Holly & Florida Rock- Car Accident Case, 1985-1988

 

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Political Involvement, 2000-2005

 

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S.E. Draper Biography and Vita, 2000-2022

 

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S.E. Draper Center & Archives for the Waters of Georgia in History, Law, & Policy, 2001

 

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S.E. Draper Legal & Engineering Articles, 1989-1991

 

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12

S.E. Draper Photographs

 

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S.E. Draper Schoolwork

 

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15

Thank You Letters, 1997-2002

 

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16

Traffic Fatality Legal Case, 1994-1995

 

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17

UGA Libraries, 1996-2003

 

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18

Woodruff Family, 1999-2003

 

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19

Engineering Magazines, 1978-2016

 

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20

Environmental Magazines, 1989-2001

 

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Water Stewards Magazines, 2001-2003

 

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Water Resources Impact Magazines, 1999-2007

 

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Published Materials, 1989-2004

 

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Hatcher v. Bishop et al.- Silt and Erosion Legal Case Maps, 1989-1992

 

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Horlebeck v. American Building Corp.- Precipitation Agreement, 1987

 

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House Bills, 2000-2003

 

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4

Interface- Sustainability Report

 

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5

Oversized Maps and Proofs, 1993-2005

 

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6

Rockdale Flooding Legal Case Supplemental Materials

 

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Soccorso v. Village of Buffalo Grove- Water Reservoir Drowning Case Map, 1973

 

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Nautical Artifacts, 1990s

 

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Nautical Artifacts, 1990s

 

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Water Organization Artifacts, 1990s-2000s

 

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Chattahoochee River Watershed map

 

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Draper Center Letterhead and Stationery Design

 

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City of Griffin Fish and Water Posters

 

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Draper Center Exhibit Banners