The Goals and Objectives of Riverwatch are:

• To strive to improve the River from its source to its mouth, including its impacts on riparian and estuarine systems, wildlife habitat, and marine life.
• To promote public education concerning the historical significance, present condition, and future of the River and its watershed.
• To increase public awareness of the importance of the the River to our quality of life.
• To study the effect of domestic, commercial, and agricultural uses of the River's resources.
• To monitor and work to improve the River's water quality, quantity, and flow characteristics.
• To observe and participate in the activities of public bodies responsible for the management of the River and its watershed.