. Consortium History
. Final SRWC Project Management Report
. Watershed News Coverage
. Press Releases
. Awards and Honors
. Watershed Outreach Materials
. Saluda-Reedy News
. Events
. Field Trips and Seminars
. Watershed Leaders Forums
. Water Quality Field Trips
. Watershed Tours
. LID Breakfast Series
. LID Roundtable
. Project Partners
. Advisory Council
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Events in the Saluda-Reedy Watershed:
Field Trips and Seminars
 Stormwater Managment In Greenville County:
Where It's Going and Why It Matters
Date: May 30, 2007
Time:8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Younts Conference Center, Furman University
Additional Information: All links below are in pdf format unless otherwise noted. Large file sizes are noted.
Greenville County is upgrading its stormwater program. From higher water quality standards to a more streamlined administrative structure, several changes are right around the corner. This one-day event, offered by Greenville County and Upstate Forever, is your best opportunity to learn what's in store and how to prepare to work effectively within the County's new requirements.
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 Trout Stream Hike
Date: March 10, 2007
We hiked along a trout stream in the Upstate, learning what keeps the fish happy and alive in our wild and beautiful rivers.
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 Lake Conestee Operation Clean Sweep
Date: February 24, 2007
 Staff, members and volunteers of the Conestee Foundation, Friends of the Reedy River, Saluda Reedy Watershed Consortium, South Carolina Water Resources Center, and Upstate Forever gathered to help clean-up the historic 145-acre Lake Conestee, just south of Greenville.
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 Winter Waterfall Hike
Date: February 24, 2007
We hiked to a pristine stream and waterfall in the Upstate and discussed a variety of issues facing our waters.
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Watershed Educational Display
The display, developed in partnership with Envision, made the rounds at festivals and events throughout the watershed. This colorful piece of the Saluda-Reedy Watershed Consortium's public-outreach and educational campaign is an educational display about how individuals and local actions can help protect our local rivers and lakes.
If you would like more information about having the display at an event or location, please contact Upstate Forever.
Our Educational Watershed Display was moved around to various locations in South Carolina to help spread the word about water quality.
- January 2007: West Branch of the Greenville Library.
- December 2006: West Branch of the Greenville Library.
- October 2006: Lander University's Science Building
- August 2006: Caesar's Head State Park
- July 2006: Furman University's Music by the Lake Concert Series
- April and May 2006: Laurens County Public Library
- February and March 2006: Lake Greenwood State Park
- January 2006: Greenville City Hall
- October 2005: Sugarfoot Festival, Honea Path, SC; The Bombers Stadium - Greenville, SC; Squealin' on the Square - Laurens, SC; Belton Standpipe Festival - Belton, SC; and Greenwood Wellness Celebration - Greenwood, SC.
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 Planning a World Class Greenway System for Greenville County
Date: November 29, 2006
Additional Information: All links below are in pdf format unless otherwise noted. Large file sizes are noted.
Charles Flink, Founder and President of Greenways Incorporated, Co-author of Greenways: A Guide to Planning, Design and Development, gave a public presentation.
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 The Economic Benefits of Greenways for Greenville County
Date: November 28, 2006
Additional Information: All links below are in pdf format unless otherwise noted. Large file sizes are noted.
Charles Flink, Founder and President of Greenways Incorporated, Co-author of Greenways: A Guide to Planning, Design and Development, gave a public presentation.
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 Rain Gardens 101
Date: October 2, 2006
A field trip and volunteer workday was sponsored by Upstate Forever to learn more about the benefits of rain gardening and to gain some hands-on experience constructing a demonstration rain garden in downtown Greenville.
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 Half-Day Field Trip: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Date: September 16, 2006
Additional Information: All links below are in pdf format unless otherwise noted. Large file sizes are noted.
About 45 people spent the day learning about the Conestee Nature Park project and a history of the lake before hiking on several miles worth of newly created trails through the property.
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 Reedy River Paddlefest 2006
Date: March 25, 2006
Additional Information: All links below are in pdf format unless otherwise noted. Large file sizes are noted.
The PaddleFest was organized by the Greenville County Recreation District, Friends of the Reedy River, the South Carolina Water Resources Center and area paddlers. Proceeds from the event benefited Friends of the Reedy River.
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Reedy River Paddlefest 2006
Date: March 20, 2006
Additional Information:
- Reedy Paddlefest set for Saturday
March 21, 2006
by Mike Foley in the Greenville News
The first ever Reedy River PaddleFest was organized by the Greenville County Recreation District, Friends of the Reedy River, the South Carolina Water Resources Center and area paddlers. Proceeds from the event benefited Friends of the Reedy River.
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 Watershed Conference: Dealing with Dirt
Date: September 23, 2004
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