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Mission Statement
The Chattooga Conservancy’s mission is: “To protect, promote and restore the natural ecological integrity of the Chattooga River watershed ecosystems; to ensure the viability of native species in harmony with the need for a healthy human environment; and to educate and empower communities to practice good stewardship on public and private lands.”
Our Staff
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Nicole Hayler
Executive Director

B.A. History, Mount Holyoke College, 1982.

Nicole Hayler has served as the Executive Director for the Chattooga Conservancy since 2013. Nicole previously served as Program and Development Coordinator for the Chattooga Conservancy from 1995 to 2012.

info@chattoogariver.org
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Buzz Williams
Program Specialist

B.S. Forestry, Clemson University, 1977.

Buzz Williams has served as Program Associate for the Chattooga Conservancy since 2013, and Board Chairman since 2014. Buzz previously served as the Executive Director for the Chattooga Conservancy from 1995 to 2013.

buzz@chattoogariver.org
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Christa Wilson
Executive Assistant

B.A. Biology, College of Charleston,  2013.

Christa has served as an Executive Assistant for the Chattooga Conservancy since March of 2022.

christa@chattoogariver.org
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Isabel Blue
Program Specialist

B.A. English and French, University of North Carolina, 2013.

Isabel has served as a Program Specialist for the Chattooga Conservancy since December of 2023.

isabel@chattoogariver.org
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Steven Pruitt
Program Specialist

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Clemson University, 2018
M.A. History, Liberty University, 2018
M.Ed. Natural Sciences, Converse University, 2006
M.S. Entomology/Stream Ecology, The University of Georgia, 32 hours towards M.S.
B.S Biology with Chemistry minor, Anderson University, 2002

Steven has served as a Program Specialist for the Chattooga Conservancy since September of 2023.

steven@chattoogariver.org
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Emily Anderson
Program Specialist

M.S. Geology, Northern Arizona University, 2017
B.S. Geology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2012

Emily has served as a Program Specialist for the Chattooga Conservancy since October of 2023.

emily@chattoogariver.org
Board of Directors
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Jared Walker
Board Chair
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David Prentice
Chief Financial Officer
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David Sibilio
Board Member
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Ryan Dale
Board Member
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Terry Walker
Board Member
our goals
The Chattooga Conservancy’s goals steer our program activities. These goals are to:
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Monitor the U. S. Forest Service’s management of national forest lands in the Chattooga watershed 
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Educate the public
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Promote public choice based on credible scientific information 
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Work cooperatively to develop a sound ecosystem initiative for the watershed
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Promote public land acquisition by the Forest Service within the watershed
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Protect remaining old growth and roadless areas
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Promote sustainable communities
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Promote conservation by honoring cultural heritage