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Future of Apalachicola Bay Hangs on Water Battle

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Tallahassee, FL – The 19-year court battle among Florida, Georgia and Alabama over the river system they share has flared up again. Last month, a federal judge gave Georgia three years to get Congressional approval or lose Atlanta's main water source. But Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue vows to fight the ruling, and for those at the other end of the river system, the judge's deadline may come too late. Margie Menzel reports.

To view additional reports on the tri-state water dispute by Brett Tannehill of Alabama Public Radio and John Sepulvado of Georgia Public Broadcasting, please visit gpr.org/water.