FOLKS Friends of Lake Keowee

Friends Of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS)

Good neighbor families working to keep Keowee clean, safe and beautiful !

Statement of Purpose:

Founded in 1993, the Friends of Lake Keowee Society ("FOLKS") is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and enlightened management for Lake Keowee and its watershed. Its purpose is to preserve beauty, enjoyment and economic benefit for property owners, lake users, visitors, area businesses, and … future generations.

In pursuit of these aims FOLKS will:

1. Seek and make available reliable information that: inspires appreciation of the lake and watershed, defines its condition and value, reveals trends and outcomes of related impacts, and fosters the use of best management practices.

2. Provide forums for constructive exchange of information and cooperation between land owners, lake users, businesses, educators, scientists, government, and conservationists.

3. Promote local, state and national policies that motivate and facilitate enlightened lake and rivers management.

4. Propose and advocate policies and laws that protect the common interest, and spur effective enforcement.

5. Sponsor local conservation projects and support other groups that are in harmony with the aims of the Society.

6. Create public awareness of, support for, and involvement in conservation of the lake and watershed.

FOLKS is a member of South Carolina Water Watch, the Lake and Watershed Association of SC, and the National Association of Lake Management Societies.

For additional information, please phone (864) 882-FOLKS or visit website at www.KeoweeFolks.org .

**This information is provided by Perry and Sally Rogers for

information only. We are members and supporters of FOLKS.