Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint (ACF) River Basin

The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin is a large watershed in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida that supplies water for cities, agriculture, and ecosystems. It includes the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, which flow into the Apalachicola River, supporting the unique marshes and seafood industries of the Florida Panhandle. The basin's water use has led to conflicts among states over how much water each can draw, impacting environmental health, urban needs, and farming. Managing this shared water resource requires balancing human demands with protecting the natural habitats that depend on it.