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GA 7. Middle Oconee River. Acreage: 400. 



Location: Jackson County; Jefferson Quadrangle; near Jefferson. 



Description: The beaver ponds are the principal wetlands in this area and lie 

 along approximately 8 miles of the Middle Oconee River southeastward from 

 Pendergrass. This habitat is used by Mallards and Wood Ducks during the 

 breeding season and by an estimated 7000 waterfowl in the late fall and winter. 

 Black Ducks, Blue and Green-winged Teal are also present. Good fishing occurs 

 on several of the ponds which are between 20 and 30 acres. 



Encroachments: This area is currently in the construction stage of the Middle 

 Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed project. The Middle Oconee River has 

 recently been cleared and snagged. We oppose this type of operation. The 

 beaver ponds, presently unaffected, may possibly be drained later on by private 

 landowners. 



Ownership: Private. 



Data source: Robert C. Howarth, Rt. 1 2 Wesley Dr., Gainesville, Ga. 3050 1 . 



