Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) recognized outgoing Greenville City Councilwoman Gaye Sprague as the 2017 Best Friend of the Reedy River at this year’s Annual Meeting. The designation honors individuals whose support for protection, restoration, and enhancement of the Reedy River has been exemplary. Keynote speaker Lisa Wells, Environmental Engineer with the City of Greenville, discussed the work at McPherson Park thanks to EPA Clean Water Act Section 319 grant funding. This year’s Annual Meeting took place at Sears Recreational Shelter from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, November 9th and was open to the public. Read More »

In collaboration with Friends of the Reedy River, the YMCA developed a master plan, already in progress at the Caine Halter Family YMCA, to improve water quality, quantity, and conservation through a variety of rain gardens and other elements. One aspect of this makeover is the reclamation of 2 acres of land next to the Reedy River. Read More »

On September 26, 2017 volunteers from all over the country worked on a restoration project at Richland Creek, planting over 750 native grasses and sedges. Read More »

Dave Hargett has worked for years to restore and stabilize the area around Lake Conestee, a long-neglected reservoir with a legacy of industrial pollution. On Wednesday, he was honored for what many consider an extraordinary effort to revive a forlorn, once-lifeless patch of the Upstate. The Conservation Voters of South Carolina gave Hargett a Green Tie award, recognizing him for a lifetime of conservation achievements. Read More »

On Saturday, September 16, 2017 over 100 volunteers cleaned tires, trash, and debris from nearly 9 miles of the Reedy River. FoRR partnered with Duke Energy, Confluence Outdoor, City of Greenville, Greenville County, Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, and Caine Halter YMCA for this fantastic event! Read More »