Watershed Programs

Below are examples of forest-water partnerships in action at the local level. Each is unique in its structure, approach, and funding. To learn more about any of these, contact info@southeasternpartnership.org to be put in touch with the organizers.


Conservation Easement Successes:

  • Groton Plantation: ~14,000 acres

  • Big Snooks: ~300 acres

Protecting Drinking Water by Protecting and Restoring Forests: The Savannah River is a critical water resource for communities in South Carolina and Georgia. It provides drinking water to over half a million people, and many businesses and industries utilize the river. Formed in 2014, the Savannah River Clean Water Fund is a visionary bi-state effort to invest in forests today to help ensure clean, affordable water for future generations.