To preserve, protect and enhance Lake Keowee and its watershed through conservation, science, education, and good governance, so that the lake remains clean, safe and beautiful for the community, users, visitors, area businesses and future generations.

In pursuit of these aims FOLKS will:

1. Seek and make available reliable information that inspires appreciation of the lake and watershed, defines its condition and value, reveals trends and outcomes of related impacts, and fosters the use of best management practices.
2. Provide forums for constructive exchange of information and cooperation between landowners, lake users, businesses, educators, scientists, governments, and conservationists.
3. Promote local, state and national policies that motivate and facilitate enlightened lake and rivers management.
4. Propose and advocate policies and laws that protect the common interest and spur effective lake management.
5. Sponsor local conservation projects and support other groups that are in harmony with the aims of the Society.
6. Create public awareness of, support for, and involvement in conservation of the lake and watershed.