Greenville County, SC, September 29, 2015 – Reedy River Water Quality Group (“RRWQG”) has been awarded a Section 319 Grant to address septic system problems in the Huff Creek watershed. This two-year project was funded by the US EPA through the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). The funds will address failing septic systems at homes and businesses to reduce the amount of bacteria in local waters. [Read more…]
Reedy River Water Quality Group formed to protect, preserve, and improve Reedy River
Greenville County, SC, September 29, 2015 – Reedy River Water Quality Group (“RRWQG”) has been formed by community and conservation groups; City, County, and University partners; and State, Regional, and Federal partners to protect, preserve, and improve water quality in the Reedy River. The Group’s mission is to develop water quality improvement plans using water quality monitoring, river system modeling, public education on pollution prevention, successful practice review, and economic impact analysis. [Read more…]
Q & Amy: Who Takes Care of the Reedy River?
From the Greenville News 9/30/15
Q: Who is responsible for cleaning the Reedy River?
Amy in short: While there are some entities — of both the highly regulated and largely volunteer varieties — that work to maintain the Reedy, [Read more…]
ReWa Annual Reedy River Sweep
Since 1998, ReWa has held its annual Reedy River Sweep, a volunteer event for ReWa employees to give back to the environment. Blake Visin, Director of Information Services, was the organizer of ReWa’s “Stream Team.” The 1.5-mile riverfront at the intersection of I-85 and Mauldin Road runs through ReWa’s Mauldin Road facility and serves as the receiving stream for the facility’s effluent. [Read more…]
EPA Supports Reedy River Water Quality Group
WQR, Inc., facilitators for the Reedy River Water Quality Group, received a letter of support from the EPA on July 31, 2015. In the letter, the EPA commends RRWQG for its efforts to engage stakeholders in the development and implementation of a water quality plan for the Reedy River.
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