Fish Kills
Note the number and kinds of dead fish, and the exact location of the kill and time it was first observed. Photos are also helpful.

Document the appearance and behavior of the dying fish. Try to describe the water and look for potential causes of the kill such as nearby discharges, pesticide applications, evidence of accidental or intentional chemical spills, or recent heavy rains that may have carried organic or toxic wastes into the stream.

Be sure to avoid direct contact with the stream water and your skin.

Who to Call
If you observe numerous dead fish or unusual behavior such as fish coming out of the water gasping for air, call the following three numbers and report the incident during the business hours of 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

• State Wildlife Resource Division:
   Metro Atlanta
   770-918-6418
   Douglas, Carroll, Cobb & Paulding Counties
   770-387-4821
   Troup County
   478-825-6151
   Lumpkin, White, Habersham, and Hall Counties
   770-535-5498

• State EPD Emergency Response
   404-656-6905

• Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
   404-352-9828/16<

To report a fish kill and other emergencies AFTER 4:30PM and on weekends, call the following two numbers:

• State Dispatcher
   800-241-4113 (ask the operator to relay your call
   to the Wildlife Resource Division and the EPD)

• Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper at 404-352-9828/16 and leave a message for Jason Ulseth

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Please also visit these sections:
Sewage Spill
Non-sewage Spill
Stream Buffer Destruction
Muddy Water from Construction Sites
Land Use/Zoning Issues
Local Government Contacts