Green Steps Schools Workshop and EEASC Meet and Greet

Come join us for a Green Steps Schools training workshop and networking session with the

Environmental Education Association of South Carolina on Thursday, November 17th, from

4-6 PM in the Barrett Room at the Spartanburg County Headquarters Library.  Hear about Green

Steps Schools success stories, hear a presentation on the a Green Schools Initiative by "Environmental

Ed" Falco, and meet other environmental educators across Spartanburg. Click here for more info!              

                Bioretention Project at Lyman Lake Lodge

 This project has been completed...go check it out at the Lodge!!!

                     Bioretention is a method to control stormwater runoff (such as sediment, pesticides, oil from parking

                     lots, etc.) using grass buffers, sand and soils, and native plants as a filter.  In the Lyman Lake project,

                     stormwater from the Lodge parking lot will be filtered through the bioretention area before entering the

                     lake, thereby reducing the amount of polluted runoff in the water supply.  This project has finally come

                     to fruition through the efforts of many partners: SJWD Water District, Spartanburg County, Foothills

                     RC&D Council, USDA-NRCS, and the Spartanburg SWCD.  Work should begin in Sept. 2011 so check

                     back for photos and updates on the project.