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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Conservation Initiative. Conservation program considerations include: select management practices that cost less to implement than the next unit of water; focus on peak management to directly impact capital deferment; focus on programs that reduce or defer impending infrastructure - reducing capital requirements reduces the demand for revenue; focus conservation initiatives in locations where impending infrastructure is needed soonest; and, include estimates for yearly consumption reductions and program costs in the annual budgeting process. Financial effects of successful conservation are presented. Immediate short-term effects include reduced water usage results in declining revenues, and potentially results in rate increases to cover debt and/or satisfy cash flow needs. Positive long-term effects include the following: deferment of capital projects; reduced need for future water resources; maximization of existing water resources; and, demonstrated efficient use of resources - valuable when applying for future allocations.