Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission

MISSION

Increase citizen awareness and understanding of the need for individual environmental stewardship and offer opportunities for public involvement in environmental programs and projects.
 

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

We are a certified affiliate of the National Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a non-profit organization headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.  We are also a member of the state Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate program under the direction of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  There are fifty-seven affiliates in Georgia.  Twenty-one states have statewide programs.
Our commission consists of twelve volunteer members who are appointed by the county board of commissioners to staggered three year terms.  We also have auxiliary members who volunteer to help on a part-time basis.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute environmental and educational outreach programs designed to increase citizens awareness and understanding of the need for individual environmental stewardship.
Provide supportive educational materials for county programs such as Litter Control and Abatement, Solid Waste Management & Recycling and Beautification Projects.
Conduct environmental & recycling programs and projects.
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission
  
  
COMMISSION MEMBERS

Esther Porter, Executive Director    abp30677@yahoo.com
Matthew Fletcher
Helene Hendon
Kate McDaniel
David Porter
Monica Ali
Mary Mellein
Penny Mills
Nancy Abrol
Cathy Heembrock
Rosemary Franklin
Simon Garrett
Henry Hibbs

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 145
Watkinsville, Ga. 30677
Links:
Keep America Beautiful
For Additional information please contact:
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission
Phone (706) 769-7327