Past Events in the Saluda-Reedy Watershed in 2006

Watershed Educational Display: West Branch of the Greenville Library

In the early winter, our educational display was featured at the West Branch of the Greenville Library. In 2007, you can look for our display at various locations and events throughout the watershed. Check our Upcoming Events page to see where the display is now!

The Economic Benefits of Greenways for Greenville County

Charles Flink gave a public presentation on Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Founder and President of Greenways Incorporated
Co-author of Greenways: A Guide to Planning, Design and Development

To view the presentation summary, click here.
To download and view the presentation as a PowerPoint Slide Show, click here.
To download and view the presentation as a smaller PDF file, click here.
To read the Greenville News article on the event, click here.

To read Furman University's Inside Furman Online article on the event, click here.

Planning a World Class Greenway System for Greenville County

Charles Flink gave a second presentation on Wednesday, November 29, 2006

To view the presentation summary, click here.
To download and view the presentation as a PowerPoint Slide Show, please click here.

Watershed Educational Display: Lander University's Science Building

In the fall, our educational display was featured at Lander University's Science Building. In 2007, you can look for our display at various locations and events throughout the watershed. Check our Upcoming Events page to see where the display is now!

Rain Gardens 101

Saturday, October 21
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.

Watershed Leaders Forum 4
Treading Lightly on the Shore: The Role of Residents and Developers in Keeping Lakes Healthy

September 21, 2006
A forum was presented by the Saluda-Reedy Watershed Consortium, Upstate Forever, the Upper Savannah and the Appalachian COGs and Furman University. Click here for more information about this forum.

Half-Day Field Trip: Lake Conestee Nature Park

September 16, 2006
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. Click here to read the Greenville News article on the hike and other on-site activities.

Watershed Educational Display: Caesar's Head State Park

Over the summer, our educational display was featured at Caesar's Head State Park at the top of the Saluda-Reedy Watershed. Through the rest of 2006 and into next year, you can look for the display at various locations and events throughout the watershed.

Watershed Educational Display: Furman University's Music by the Lake Concert Series

July 27, 2006
A Saluda-Reedy Watershed project partner was on-hand with outreach materials, brochures and more to answer questions about our vital watershed.

Mini Water-Quality Field Trip: Innovative Stormwater Management on Small Urban Sites

June 30, 2006
A practical 90-minute in-the-field seminar focused on turning stormwater management systems into amenities by designing them as water features that add to the value and appeal of a development.

The speakers prepared a packet of notes and photographs specific to the site (The Park Downtown) for the field trip. Click on the image to view a few pages of the notes. If you would like a color copy of the entire document mailed to you, please contact the Saluda-Reedy Water Consortium Project Manager with your mailing address.

Mini Water-Quality Field Trip: Infrastructure Management and Risk Reduction in Urban Floodplains

June 23, 2006
This field trip explored the complex and conflicting issues in urban floodplain management, from leaking sewer lines to structures in the floodway.

Half-day Water-Quality Field Trip: Key Management Issues in Lake Greenwood & other Piedmont Lakes

June 13, 2006
This field trip included an afternoon pontoon boat excursion on Lake Greenwood to explore water quality and lake management issues in a hands-on context.

Greenville County Tree Policy Advisory Committee Regular Committee Meeting & Public Hearing

June 8, 2006
The regular committee meetings are held every other Thursday at Greenville County Square at 8am. The public hearings meet in the evening hours and are devoted entirely to citizen comments. 

Half-day Watershed Tour: The Impacts of Land Use Change on Lake Greenwood

June 8, 2006
This watershed tour explored a selection of sites near Lake Greenwood where clean, healthy water serves as the fuel for high-quality development

Watershed Leaders Forum 3:
From Floodplains to Greenways - A half-day Symposium on Creating Parks Along River Corridors

June 1, 2006
A forum presented by the Saluda-Reedy Watershed Consortium, Upstate Forever, the Upper Savannah and the Appalachian COGs and Furman University. Click here for more information about this forum.

Half-day Water-Quality Field Trip: Low-Impact Development as a Market Differentiation Strategy

May 31, 2006
This field trip visited 3 highly innovative new neighborhoods - one nearly completed, two just beginning construction - whose developers recognized that low impact development is great for the bottom line (as well as good for the environment).

Full-day Water-Quality Field Trip: Learning from Charlotte's Floodplain Management Program

May 11, 2006
This field trip visited community leaders and program managers in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area to learn about getting structures out of the floodplain and steer development to higher ground. The trip included a facilitated discussion on developing a similar program on the upper Reedy River. Click here to view the agenda from this water quality field trip .

Half-day Watershed Tour: Healthy Rivers as an Engine of Development in Greater Greenville

May 2, 2006
This watershed tour visited some innovative and exciting developments and projects in the Greenville metro area, all of which focused on the Reedy River as key amenity for driving growth. Click here to view the agenda from this watershed tour.

Mini Water-Quality Field Trip: How to Identify Erosion Control Problems Before they Start

April 28, 2006
This 90-minute field trip assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the Erosion Prevention and Sediment Management (EP&SM) practices at a major construction site in the Greenville area.

Watershed Educational Display: Laurens County Public Library

In April and May 2006, the display spent time at Lauren County's Public Library. Throughout 2006, you can look for the display at various locations throughout the watershed.

Reedy River Paddlefest 2006

March 25, 2006
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. Click here to view some pictures from the event.

Watershed Educational Display: Lake Greenwood State Park

In February and March 2006, the display spent time at Lake Greenwood State Park. Throughout 2006, you can look for the display at various locations throughout the watershed.

Watershed Leaders Forum 2:
Water Quality in Lake Greenwood - A Status Report and Next Steps

February 14, 2006
A forum presented by the Saluda-Reedy Watershed Consortium, the Upper Savannah and the Appalachian COGs and Lander University. Click here for more information about this forum.

Watershed Educational Display: Roper Mountain Science Center

In January and February 2006, the display spent time at Greenville's Roper Mountain Science Center. Throughout 2006, you can look for the display at various locations throughout the watershed.

Watershed Educational Display: Greenville City Hall

In early January 2006, the display was presented at Greenville's City Hall. Throughout 2006, you can look for the display at various locations throughout the watershed. Check our Upcoming Events page for more information.