Each water body has its own unique challenges and the Waccamaw River is no exception. Protecting and preserving it will require a team of people dedicated to that goal. In this community-based approach, we work collaboratively to understand and address the issues that affect our watershed.
We own the problems. We own the solutions. And, as local stakeholders, we can identify locally relevant solutions that take into account our community’s unique social, economic and environmental conditions and values.
The Waccamaw Riverkeeper Joy Pinson Award for Exceptional Service to the Waccamaw River for 2008 was awarded posthumously to Joe Elliott. The award was presented to Joe's children at the 2009 Waccamaw Conference on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Joe was recognized for his dedication to the protection of the Waccamaw River. Until his untimely death in September 2008 Joe was a dedicated volunteer, participating in many of the river cleanups along the Waccamaw River and at many of the river events. Winyah Rivers Foundation and the Waccamaw Riverkeeper are very thankful for his support of the program, his time and effort volunteering and his passion for protection of the Waccamaw River. He is missed but not forgotten.
For previous winners of The Waccamaw Riverkeeper Joy Pinson Award for Exceptional Service to the Waccamaw River, please scroll down.
Volunteer opportunities include:
You can call the Waccamaw Riverkeeper at (843) 349-4007 or contact her at wrk@coastal.edu if you would like to volunteer.
Seniors, we need your help too! Click here to get involved through Coastal Carolina University's Senior Services Directory.
2007 - John Bracken
2006 - Arthur “Rick” Rickenbaker
2005 - Buddy Freeman
2004 - Kaye and Charles King
2003 - Elizabeth Weems
2002 - Diana Jackson
2001 - Joy Pinson
Congratulations to all our Volunteers of the Year and to all of our wonderful volunteers!
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.