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