The property owners with agricultural zoning along the Goukou River Stilbaai comprise of a unique community of farmers and lifestyle owners. They share a broad interest in conservation and a desire to maintain a particular quality of life afforded by their situation on the river. It is a community with a commitment to protect and advance the conservation and beauty of the river, its aquatic life and surroundings, to protect and extend the rights of the members with regard to the use of the River and to work with Cape Nature and other relevant bodies/authorities. It is against this background that the need for a body was identified to support the preservation of the river, its surroundings and the lifestyle.