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Discovering more about the Reedy River is the first step in protecting one of Greenville’s most important assets. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn more and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Friends of the Reedy River.
Join a tour leader for an educational walk along the downtown portion of the Reedy River. You’ll learn about river history, plant and animal life and what the Friends of the Reedy River are doing to protect this truly unique environment.
The walk begins and ends at Overlook Grill near Liberty Bridge. The next tour is Saturday, October 10th from 10 am to noon. For more information, please contact Tom Keith at director@friendsofthereedyriver.org.
via Friends of the Reedy River » Blog Archive » Reedy River Discovery Tours.
What Individuals Can Do
1. Keep Storm Water Clean – Storm drains don’t go to a treatment plant; they discharge directly to the closest stream. Keep motor oil, pesticides and other toxic substances out of storm drains.
2. Minimize What You Fertilize – A “less is more” approach to fertilizers keeps nutrients out of our streams and builds a healthier lawn. Use only as much fertilizer as a soil test indicates you need.
3. Scoop the Poop – Pet waste left out in yards washes away when it rains, and it’s a major contributor to bacteria problems in local streams. Protect our streams by properly disposing of pet waste.
4. Let It Grow – Lakes and streams need natural vegetation along their banks to prevent erosion and protect fish habitat. Help streams stay clean and cool by letting vegetation grow.
5. Hold Back the Flood – Impervious surfaces—pavement, roofs and the like—all cause rain to run off rapidly, making floods more severe. Minimize runoff by creating a rain garden, capturing runoff in a rain barrel or cistern, or using pervious pavers.
What if a corporation were to take control of your local freshwater supply and then sell the water back to you at a price of its choosing? If you think this could never happen, think again. Flow: For Love of Water is a documentary that addresses this issue and other water-related concerns.
Released in 2008, Flow dispels the myth that bottled water is better than tap water, explains how antibiotics end up in our streams, and examines water’s connection to other environmental challenges. While the movie is both informational and entertaining, the driving force of Flow is raising awareness for the global water crisis and the potential dangers of water privatization.
