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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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Matt Stamey
Program Specialist

B.S. Conservation Biology, Clemson University, Class of 2022.

Matt has served as a Program Specialist for the Chattooga Conservancy since Septemberof 2022.

matt@chattoogariver.org
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Nicole Hayler
Executive Director

B.A. History, Mount Holyoke College, Class of 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 Associate

B.S. Forestry, Clemson University, Class of 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.

info@chattoogariver.org
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Christa Wilson
Administrative Assistant

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

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

christa@chattoogariver.org
Board of Directors
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John Hicks
Chief Financial Officer
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Sarah Gillespie
Board Member
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Tracy Chapple
Board Chair
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David Prentice
Board Member
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Terry Walker
Board Member
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Molly Dougherty
Board Member
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David Sibilio
Board Member
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Ryan Dale
Board Member
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Christina Passafaro
Board Member
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Jennifer Goree Gregory
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