Established in 1993, Friends of the Reedy River is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, volunteer-based, conservation organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and restoring the Reedy River. We carry out our work by focusing our efforts on three themes: Education, Advocacy, and Activation.FoRR's initiatives are aimed at: protecting the unblemished reaches of the river: restoring land along the banks of the river and its tributaries; curbing impacts of unchecked development; encouraging improved watershed management to minimize stormwater impact; monitoring the water quality of the Reedy; developing recreational resources; educating our citizens about the importance of a healthy river; advocating for the protection and preservation of the Reedy River; and activating the community to get involvedFoRR's community projects include river cleanups, riverbank restoration, educational events, and water monitoring programs.