Mission

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.

Organizational Goals

• Monitor and oversee the U. S. Forest Service's management of public lands in the Chattooga watershed, and work cooperatively with the agency to implement sound ecosystem management in the watershed
• Educate the public
• Promote public choice based on credible scientific information
• Protect remaining old growth and roadless areas
• Promote public land acquisition by the Forest Service within the watershed
• Promote sustainable communities
• Promote conservation by honoring cultural heritage