Promotes a comprehensive planning process for managing the water flow of the Roanoke River and the allocation of basin resources
Serves as a watchdog against municipalities and others that might seek to transfer Roanoke River water out of the Roanoke River Basin
Monitors and addresses activities that might negatively impact the quality of water resources with the basin
Educates basin residents about the Roanoke River and the valuable resources that are part of the basin
Fosters the coexistence of resource conservation and managed economic growth within the basin
Participates in ongoing proceedings having basin-wide implications, such as hydropower re-licensing proceedings and Corps of Engineers' studies and projects