CONGAREE RIVERKEEPER IS A TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AFFILIATED WITH THE WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE, A GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF ON-THE-WATER ADVOCATES WHO PATROL AND PROTECT RIVERS AND COASTS ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE GRANTED OUR APPLICATION TO BECOME AN AFFILIATED RIVERKEEPER ON DECEMBER 13, 2008. WE FORMED A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ON JANUARY 22, 2009. THE IRS GRANTED OUR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS ON OCTOBER 16, 2009.