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Mission

The legislation that established the Authority charges ORGA with the responsibility of establishing a series of unique parks along the Oconee River. The Authority board approved the following mission statement in 2002:

To create a corridor along the Oconee River that will become a regionally and nationally recognized resource that integrates local economic benefits, increased public use and resource protection and enhancement
To coordinate expansion of the Greenway outside of Baldwin County with other counties along the Oconee River
To plan and manage the Oconee River Greenway Corridor for future generations through community involvement and jurisdictional cooperation
To provide opportunities for public education and exposure to our natural resources along the Oconee River Greenway Corridor
To provide increased recreational benefits, including trails for hikers, joggers and non-motorized bikes, visual enjoyment and enhanced river access
To protect archeological and historical sites along the Oconee River Greenway Corridor as well as promoting their relevance to the community history
To promote stewardship/guardianship of natural resources through education, ongoing planning and maintenance
To assure the co-existence of wildlife, natural vegetation and people along the Oconee River Greenway Corridor so that each complements the other