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Welcome to the Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER® Program
of the Winyah Rivers Foundation
The mission of the Winyah Rivers Foundation is to protect, preserve, monitor, and revitalize the health of the lands and waters of the greater Winyah Bay watershed, focusing on local activism through the Waccamaw Riverkeeper® program.
We are a grassroots organization whose members support the mission of protecting the Waccamaw River and other rivers in the watershed. The Waccamaw Riverkeeper, Christine Ellis, is a paid advocate. She works to mobilize citizens to protect the river.
What's New in the Winyah Bay Watershed
Don't Miss the Waccamaw Conference!
Join the Waccamaw Riverkeeper on Saturday, February 20th from 8 am to 1 pm, for the Waccamaw Conference, an annual educational conference for the public to learn about the importance of our freshwater resources and how to protect them! For details, go to Other Events.
SC Wetlands Protected! - SC Supreme Court Rules
In a major victory for South Carolina's wetlands, the South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the South Carolina Coastal Management Program and reaffirmed its applicability to all wetlands in the coastal zone. In a unanimous opinion issued February 1, 2010, the Supreme Court overturned a ruling of the Administrative Law Court and rejected a developer's challenge to the Program. » Read More
Photo Contest Now Open!
Winyah Rivers Foundation's 3rd Annual Photo Contest is now officially open and accepting submissions. Last year we received over 70 entries and the winning photos truly displayed the beauty of our beautiful Winyah Rivers area. » Read More
River Roast South - A Great Success!
Thanks to our sponsors, Bob Mimms of Litchfield Beach Fish House and Dave Epstein of New South Brewing Company, our 3rd Annual River Roast South @ Hobcaw Barony was a great success! The new facilities at Hobcaw Barony were perfect for our event.
The evening started off at 5 pm with our Annual Meeting for members held indoors at Kimbel Lodge. Winyah Rivers Foundation's Board of Directors were present and spoke a few words followed by a recap of our past year's activities by Waccamaw Riverkeeper, Christine Ellis.
Following our Annual Meeting, attendees took to the outdoors to enjoy the roaring fire in the outdoor fire pit and libations, with beer provided by our friends at New South Brewing Company. Soon the smell of delicious roasted oysters and other southern delights, prepared by Board Member Bob Mimms of Litchfield Beach Fish House, wafted through the air enticing everyone to grab a plate and sit down in the adjacent screened in building.
Under an almost full moon and despite the cooler temperatures, a great evening of food, fun and fundraising was had by all. Thanks to our sponsors, Litchfield Beach Fish House and New South Brewing Company, and to all who supported us and our mission to protect our local rivers.
Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER®, Christine Ellis | Center for Marine and Wetland Studies | Coastal Carolina University
1270 Atlantic Avenue | Conway, SC 29526 | (843) 349-4007 | WRK@coastal.edu
Winyah Rivers Foundation is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit charity.
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The Foundation would like to thank Courtney Burge for the design of our website. We're delighted with her work and recommend her to you.