The Conasauga River Alliance was formed in 1995 when the Limestone Valley RC&D received a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to study the watershed. The "ecosystem-based assistance project" allowed local citizens to voice there feelings toward the Conasauga and address the challenges that face this watershed. The Alliance has continued to grow ever since, with the formation of a steering committee and the hiring of a project coordinator in 1993 by the Nature Conservancy. Now the Alliance office has a staff of three and plenty of work to go around. Our goal is to work cooperatively with local citizens to help protect this valuable resource. The Alliance and its many partners provide assistance throughout the watershed using volunteers, education and outreach, and cost share for best management practices. The following are pictures of some of the many ways the river is used and some of the Alliance's  work within the watershed..

The future site of the Petty Fairy Valley park. This park is along the banks of one of the Conasaugas many tributaries. This park will have ball fields, a walking trail, picnic areas, and still maintain the natural habitat around the creek.

The area is also a diverse hunting ground. The Conasauga travels through a broad geography that allows for much diversity in wildlife.

The Conasauga provides many recreational opportunities, from camping, to canoeing, to hunting and fishing. The Cherokee and Chattahoochee National Forests are the headwaters for the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers.

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