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.
Earth Day has come and gone but don't let that stop your commitment to protecting our Mother Earth. Take our pledge and choose to make a difference!
2009 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR is...stay tuned! The 2009 Volunteer of the Year will be announced at the 2010 Waccamaw Conference on Saturday, February 20th. For more information on the 2010 Waccamaw Conference, click here.
2008 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR is...JOE ELLIOTT!
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:
- River Watch (Water, Land, Air)
- Water Monitoring
- Membership Activities
- Volunteer Coordinating
- Legislative Monitoring
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Event Coordinating
- Grant Writing/Grant Researching
- Event Planning
- Newsletter Assistance
- Website Assistance
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.
Previous Volunteer of the Year Award
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.
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