Chatooga Conservancy

The Chattooga Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, promoting, and restoring the natural ecological integrity of the Chattooga River watershed ecosystems in Mountain Rest, SC. Their mission is to ensure the viability of native species in harmony with a healthy human environment, while educating and empowering communities to practice good stewardship on public and private lands.

As the first river east of the Mississippi to be granted the Wild Scenic designation, the Chattooga River is a National Wild and Scenic River that spans 57 miles through the Southern Appalachian Mountains. With its breathtaking gorges and whitewater recreational opportunities, the Chattooga River is a crown jewel of the Southeast. The Chattooga Conservancy works tirelessly to protect this natural treasure and offers various programs, initiatives, and educational resources to engage and involve the community in their conservation efforts.

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