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ANDERSON & PICKENS COUNTIES
Annual Report of ActivitiesYEAR 3 / JANUARY - DECEMBER 2016
MARCH 2017
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2016 Annual Report
Executive Summary
The Anderson and Pickens Counties Stormwater Partner’s Year Three Annual Report of Activities summarizes education, involvement, and participation programming offered by the Anderson and Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners (APCSP) community and education partners in 2016. The APCSP implements a region-wide outreach strategy to educate residents on water quantity, quality and the cumulative impacts of stormwater. Programming is guided by our strategic education plan, a living document which identifies target pollutants of concern (POC), outreach strategies, and short-term and long-term goals. This plan was created in 2014 using the 303(d) List of Impaired Waterbodies, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), workshop and event surveys, and feedback from citizens and stormwater professionals in the region. Using this input, we identified our POCs as bacteria from animal waste; sediment and erosion; and fats, oils, and grease (FOG). In 2015, we received additional input from our partners and added litter as a target pollutant.
During 2016, new initiatives included the installation of two bioretention cells and two floating treatment wetlands, as well as a collaboration with the Anderson Arts Center to host a stormdrain art contest as part of their summer camp programs. Our annual elected and appointed officials meeting was a success with an invited speaker from the Environmental Finance Center of UNC. The press was invited to cover these programs, which resulted in news articles and videos that extended our public outreach. We also created a monthly e-newsletter to highlight past and upcoming programs.
The 2015-2016 Carolina Clear mass media campaign focused on stormwater pond management, with a commercial rotation featuring best practices for stormwater pond function and performance. The commercial was aired on WYFF in Fall 2015 and reached an estimated 319,600 people. The commercial was broadcast again during Spring 2016. Billboards featuring the Healthy Landscapes, Healthy Ponds graphic were designed in 2016 for release in 2017.
In 2017, our fourth year of strategic plan implementation, APCSP will continue to expand programming for bacteria, FOG, erosion, and litter. Projects include the Silt Fence and Beyond workshop, a Low Impact Development (LID) technical training, and continued involvement with youth and community groups.
Charly McConnell (above)
and Rachel Davis (below) are
Water Resources Agents for
the Clemson Carolina Clear
program, and co-coordinate
the Anderson and Pickens
Counties Stormwater Partners.
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• Demonstration sites throughout the region include rain gardens and bioretention cells, floating wetlands, rain barrels, and stormdrain art. These sites encourage best management practices for protecting water quality, and many are cared for by community volunteers and school groups.
• New and old stormwater education programs continue to gain momentum. The What’s in Our Waters (WOW) program connects college students with elementary and highschool students. Stormdrain marking has evolved into stormdrain painting in the City of Anderson.
• The partnership with Clemson University is thriving. Sustainability Week at Clemson provided an excellent outreach opportunity. The Rain Barrel Sale and Solid Green Litter Pickup took place during this week. Other campus efforts include a new student run Extension office in the P&A building, offering opportunities to get involved in programs including watershed management, water monitoring, and stormwater outreach.
2016 Highlights
1. APCSP Internet Resources including Facebook page, factsheet series, and website.
NUMBER REACHED: 103,620
2. Mass Media Campaign including television, publications, and outreach materials (not including internet).
NUMBER REACHED: 906,501
3. Permanent Demonstration Sites across the region demonstrating diverse best management practices for protecting water quality.
NUMBER REACHED: 136
4. APCSP representation at fairs and festivals, providing information on APCSP and ways to protect water quality.
NUMBER REACHED: 10,793
5. Diverse array of public workshops, trainings, presentations, and conferences pertaining to stormwater.
NUMBER REACHED: 3,860
6. APCSP Public Involvement opportunities including bioretention installations, storm drain marking, litter sweeps, water quality monitoring, and rain barrel sales.
NUMBER REACHED: 5,352
2016 Highlights
2016 HIGHLIGHTS2016 Annual Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2016 Annual Report
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. I2016 Highlights ...................................................................................................................... IICommunity Partners ................................................................................................................ 1 Education Partners ...................................................................................................................2 Mission and Goals ....................................................................................................................3SMS4s & Water Quality ............................................................................................................. 4Pollutants of Concern .............................................................................................................. 5Watershed Maps ..................................................................................................................... 6Report Format ........................................................................................................................8
Public Education Highlight: Shoreline Management Solutions Commercial ......................................................................9 Mass Media .......................................................................................................................... 11 Publications ......................................................................................................................... 13 Outreach Materials ................................................................................................................ 15 Exhibits .............................................................................................................................. 17 Presentations & Workshops ....................................................................................................... 19Highlight: WOW & WOW Jr. ...................................................................................................... 23
Public Education & InvolvementPrograms ............................................................................................................................ 24Highlight: Internship Projects .................................................................................................... 26Green Steps Schools ............................................................................................................... 27Adopt-A-Stream .................................................................................................................... 28 Clemson Extension Programs ..................................................................................................... 29 Highlight: Stormdrain Art Contest ............................................................................................... 30
Public Involvement Partner Committee Meetings ..................................................................................................... 31
Outreach Summary ................................................................................................................ 32Appendix A - Articles .............................................................................................................. 33Appendix B - Signage .............................................................................................................. 35 Appendix C - Education Plan ..................................................................................................... 36 Authors & Acknowledgements ................................................................................................... 38
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS2016 Annual Report
Community Partners
The Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (SMS4s) community partners in Anderson and Pickens Counties are dedicated to providing stormwater education. The partners work together to better facilitate the development of a unified approach to stormwater education and outreach throughout our region.
Local SMS4 Partner RepresentativesMS4 Partner Representative
Anderson County Jon Batson
Pickens County Scottie Ferguson
City of Anderson Adam Cromer
City of Belton Scott Hanks
City of Clemson Nathan Hinkle
City of Easley Eric Greenwood
City of Liberty Olen Hamlin
Town of Norris Odell Williams
City of Pickens Cory Cox
Clemson University Scott Banks
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EDUCATION PARTNERS2016 Annual Report
Education Partners
The education partners include agencies, organizations and individuals that share an interest in educating the
public about stormwater and water quality. These educational partnerships ensure a uniform and consistent
message while leveraging valuable resources, organizational strengths, and collaborations. APCSP is grateful to all
of the partners and to the citizens of Anderson and Pickens Counties who are helping to keep our waterways clean
and beautiful.
Friends of Lake Keowee Society
Jr. Naturalist Program
Pickens County Museum and Hagood Mill
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Mission & Goals
3MISSION & GOALS2016 Annual Report
MISSION STATEMENT To develop and implement a broad-based education program that informs citizens about the issues of stormwater management and explains the role they and the business community can play in solving these issues.
GOALS
• Maximize efficiency of stormwater education efforts using a county-wide regional approach.
• Help local SMS4s meet NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program permit requirements for stormwater education and involvement by providing educational resources and services such as public education, outreach and community involvement.
• Develop a comprehensive stormwater education plan for the region that capitalizes on local training resources to meet the needs of local SMS4s.
• Serve as a model for collaborative stormwater education.
SMS4 Permit Requirements:SMS4s are expected to reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable
(MEP) through six minimum control measures (MCMs):
1. Public Education and Outreach
2. Public Involvement and Participation
3. Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
5. Post Construction Stormwater Management
6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
www.scdhec.gov/water
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINANPDES GENERAL PERMIT
FORSTORM WATER DISCHARGES
FROMREGULATED SMALL MUNICIPAL
SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (SMS4)
The Permit is issued in compliance with the provisions of the SC Pollution Control Act (S.C. Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq., 1976) and with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251 et. seq., (hereafter CWA orthe Act), as amended by the Water Quality Act of 1987, P.L. 100-4 and subsequent regulations. Upon beinggranted coverage under this general permit, operators of Regulated Small Municipal Separate Storm SewerSystems that are described in Subpart 1.2 of this National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)general permit, except for those activities excluded from authorization of discharge in Subpart 1.3 of thispermit, are authorized to discharge storm water to waters of the state of South Carolina in accordance with theconditions and requirements set forth herein.
______________________________________________________________Ann R. Clark, Director
Storm Water, Construction, Agricultural and Dams Permitting DivisionBureau of Water
Permit No.: SCR030000 Issued: November 1, 2013
Effective: January 1, 2014 Expires: December 31, 2018
Adam CromerStormwater ManagerCity of Anderson
“The City of Anderson is excited to
partner with Clemson University’s
Carolina Clear program and the
Anderson & Pickens Counties
Stormwater Partners consortium.
We believe this regional approach
to stormwater education and citizen
involvement is the most effective
method for providing a consistent
water quality message across the
upstate of South Carolina.”
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SMS4S & WATER QUALITY2016 Annual Report
SMS4s & Water Quality
A regulated Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (SMS4) is any small MS4 located in an “urbanized area” (UA), as defined by the Bureau of the Census, or located outside of an UA and brought into the NPDES stormwater program by SC DHEC. Regulated SMS4s are required to have a stormwater permit and a stormwater management program that uses best management practices (BMPs) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters of the state.
In compliance with Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, SC DHEC submits a list of monitored waterbodies that do not meet water quality standards to the EPA. The 303(d) list is the list of impaired waterbodies and it is used to determine if the impairment can be addressed through designating a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), which is the amount of a single pollutant (such as bacteria, nutrients, metals) that can enter a waterbody on a daily basis and still meet state water quality standards. “TMDL” refers to both a calculation of a pollutant entering a waterbody as well as a document with source assessments, watershed and land use information, maps, figures, and pictures. Using this information, APCSP can better decide what pollutants or behaviors should be targeted for public education and involvement concerning local stormwater issues.
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Pollutants of Concern
POLLUTANTS OF CONCERN2016 Annual Report
Sediment/ErosionControl
• LIDWorkshops andDemonstrationSites• DetentionPondVegetationHandout• CarolinaYardsWorkshopsandDemonstrationSites• RainBarrelPainting,Installation,andDirectSalesto
Consumers
Fats,Oils, andGrease(FOG)
• FOGPacketsandPresentationstoKitchenStaff• Stormdrain MarkingandPainting• DistributeFOGInformationtoRestaurants,Schools,and
Homeowners
Bacteria/PetWaste
• InstallPetWasteStations• GiveawaysatPetEvents• EducationalDisplaysatPetBusinesses(Vets,Humane
Societies,Groomers,PetStores)• InvolvementinWatershedBasedPlans
Litter
• RecyclingInitiatives• TrashBash• CleanUps
Additional Targets
• AutomotiveCare• WatershedAwareness• Nutrients• CityandCountyDisplays• EventDisplays
The Pollutants of Concern for our region were decided during a Quarterly Meeting on September 4, 2014. Our partners created a list of possible pollutants and then ranked them in order of their importance for our communities. 303(d) listed waterways, TMDLs, and telephone survey data were also taken into account when creating this list. Identifying these POCs was the first step in the creation of a multi-year strategic education plan which outlines outreach strategies as well as short-term and long-term goals.
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PICKENS COUNTY WATERSHEDS2016 Annual Report
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REPORT FORMAT2016 Annual Report
Report Format
This report provides a detailed outline of the activities that took place in Anderson & Pickens Counties from January-December 2016. Each activity is briefly described along with the lead provider, supporting partners, date, estimated number of impacts, and target audiences. This report categorizes activities into public education and public involvement sections. All activities are recorded and stored in an online database that is managed by the Clemson University Carolina Clear program.
Report CategoriesThe Public Education section of this report is organized by outreach methods with these sub-section titles: mass media, publications, outreach materials, exhibits, presentations and workshops, and programs. The Public
Education & Involvement and Public Involvement sections of this report are organized by program titles.
AbbreviationAPCSP Anderson & Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners
BMP Best Management Practice
BSGSA Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association
CEPSCICertified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
CY Carolina Yards
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FASA Fine Arts Student Assocation
FOG Fats, Oils and Grease
FOJ Friends of Jocassee
FOLKS Friends of Lake Keowee Society
GA AAS Georgia Adopt-A-Stream
HGIC Home and Garden Information Center
IECA International Erosion Control Association
LEAF Leading for our Environment and Future
LHA Lake Hartwell Association, Inc.
LPA Land Planning Associates, Inc.
MCM Minimum Control Measure
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
PCBEACPickens County Beautification and Environmental Advisory Committee
POC Pollutant of Concern
SCBG South Carolina Botanical Garden
SC ETV South Carolina Education Television
Abbreviation
SC DHECSouth Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
SC DNR South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
SCMEA South Carolina Marine Educators Association
SCNPS South Carolina Native Plant Society
SDPC School District of Pickens County
SMS4 Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
SOS Save Our Saluda
STEEPSecondary Transition Education and Employability Program
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
UA Urbanized Area
Abbreviation Target AudienceA Agriculture
B Boat Owners, Operators, and Marinas
C Commercial
EA Elected and Appointed Officials
GP General Public
HE Higher Education
M Municipal
NR Natural Resources Staff
P Pet Owners
R Residential - Homeowners and Renters
SP Stormwater Pond Managers
T Technical - Engineers, Contractors, Developers, Staff
YT K-12 Youth and Teachers
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PUBLIC EDUCATION HIGHLIGHT2016 Annual Report
Public Education Highlight
Commercial - Shoreline Management Solutions for Healthy WaterwaysTo assist connecting residents to information and resources,
and in support of widespread efforts focused on nutrient and
shoreline management, Carolina Clear filmed our latest media
campaign along the shoreline of a pond in South Carolina. With
assistance from an animated water drop, the commercial seeks
to educate viewers on five simple actions to protect lake and
pond health:
1. Raise mowers and mow less often along the shoreline,
2. Create a fertilizer and herbicide-free zone around the full
perimeter of your pond,
3. Plant pond-friendly and native plants along the shoreline to
prevent erosion and bank loss,
4. Do not feed Canada Geese, as high fiber foods like bread
upset their simple digestive system (and encourage them to
break their natural migration pattern).
5. Be responsible about stormwater runoff up-gradient of your
pond by soil testing and fertilizing only as recommended for
plant growth.
With partnership efforts across the state that include shoreline
stabilization workshops and demonstrations, Master Pond
Manager hybrid course, SC WaterWays fact sheets on shoreline
vegetation and resident Canada Goose management, floating
treatment wetland demonstrations and videos, and the
Stormwater Pond Conference, Carolina Clear sought to highlight
these to interested viewers by offering assistance and directing
viewers to www.clemson.edu/carolinaclear.
Top: Screen shot of commercial featuring Guinn Wallover, Charly McConnell, and Daniel Dixon.
Bottom: Wordle created from panelists’ descriptors of commercial.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION HIGHLIGHT2016 Annual Report
Public Education Highlight
Commercial - Shoreline Management Solutions for Healthy Waterways, contd.The all Clemson acting crew arranged plant materials
along the shoreline while Guinn Wallover, Extension
Agent, conversed with our animated water drop
about best practices. The commercial was tested
before release to evaluate its impression on 50 South
Carolina viewers; feedback included the following:
• The majority of viewers perceived this as an
environmental protection piece, and not solely
about pond health.
• Approximately 75% of respondents agreed that
the topic is important to their community, and
over half agreed that the topic is important to
themselves and their family.
• Much of the feedback focused on benefits to wildlife that result from better care of waterways (in this case,
ponds and lakes).
• Panelists commented that they were unaware previously of the hazards of feeding geese and that fertilizer
resulted in algae in ponds.
• 84% of panelists felt that the segment made it clear what the individual could do, and 75% agreed that their
action in response to this segment would make a difference.
Filming day for stormwater ponds commercial.
The APCSP logo was on display in the front and
back of the commercial aired in the Upstate.
The commercial aired in the fall of 2015 on
WYFF. The commercial aired 11 times and
received an estimated 319,600 total views and
was aired again in the spring of 2016.
The commercial is available for embedding
and sharing through the Carolina Clear YouTube
Channel at www.youtube.com/carolinaclear.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION2016 Annual Report
Public Education
Mass Media - TelevisionLEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING
PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Clemson Extension SC ETV
Featured segments on Making it Grow! by Carolina Clear agents Terasa Lott and Breann Liebermann
2016 12,718 GP, R
Clemson Carolina Clear WYFF
Stormwater pond maintenance com-mercial, including actions to take to protect property, shoreline, and water quality
4/4/16-4/18/16 624,000 GP, R
WSPA Clemson Extension
Segment on Your Carolina with Jack and Megan promoting 4H and 4H2O camp
4/26/16 30,000 GP, Y
RFD-TVAPCSP, Clemson Extension
Segment on RFD-TV about the bioretention project at Green Pond Landing in Anderson
5/4/16 65,000,000 GP, R
The Emmy Award-winning Making It Grow! is a live, interactive call-in program produced by ETV and Clemson University. Host Amanda McNulty from Clemson Extension along with Clemson Extension Resource Agents Terasa Lott and Breann Liebermann and featured guests focus on gardening topics, while highlighting interesting places and products from around the state.
Twenty-one billboards went on display across the state in the winter of 2016 showing before and after photos of a vegetated shoreline. The Healthy Landscapes, Healthy Ponds graphic was used, an outcome of the SC Sea Grant Consortium Stormwater Ponds State of the Knowledge effort.
This graphic was tested for its message and for its attractiveness. Each billboard will be customized with its consortium logo. Locations have been selected based on availability, distribution across the consortium, and highest daily estimated views.
www.clemson.edu/extensionSTORMWATER PONDS
before afterA CLEMSON EXTENSION SERVICE
ANDERSON & PICKENS COUNTIES
Mass Media - Billboards
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PUBLIC EDUCATION2016 Annual Report
Public Education
Mass Media - InternetLEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING
PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Clemson Carolina Clear
ClemsonExtension Carolina Clear website Ongoing 19,687 B, C, GP, P,
R, T
Clemson Extension
Clemson Carolina Clear Carolina Yards website Ongoing 16,348 C, GP, R
Clemson Extension
ClemsonCarolina Clear Stormwater Pond website Ongoing 24,951 GP, R, T
APCSP Clemson Carolina Clear APCSP website Ongoing 747 B, C, GP, P,
R, T
Clemson Carolina Clear Carolina Clear Facebook page Ongoing 35,056 views GP, HE, R, YT
APCSP APCSP Facebook page Ongoing 527 likes GP, HE, R, YT
APCSP CU Stormwater Instagram Ongoing 39 followers HE, YT
Clemson Carolina Clear Carolina Clear YouTube channel Ongoing 3,852 views C, GP, M, R,
YT
Clemson Carolina Clear HGIC SC Waterways Stormwater Fact
Sheets Ongoing 2,452 B, C, GP, R
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PUBLIC EDUCATION2016 Annual Report
Public Education
PublicationsARTICLES - NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, & E-NEWS
LEAD PROVIDER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Pickens County News
"Twelve Mile Watershed meeting scheduled" article in Pickens County News 2/3/2016 49,600 R
Pickens County Courier
"Clemson sets public meeting about creek cleanup efforts" article in Pickens County Courier 2/3/2016 5,800 R
Pickens County News
"Group to help clean waterways" article in Pickens County News 2/17/2016 49,600 R
Clemson University
"Clemson's WOW nature project inspires Daniel High students" article on Clemson Newsstand 3/1/2016 205 R, YT
Easley Progress "Clemson's WOW nature project inspires students" article in Easley Progress 3/4/2016 1,430 R, YT
Anderson Independent-Mail
"Handle FOG responsibly" Letter to the Editor in the Anderson Independent 3/22/2016 20,638 R, C
Clemson University, APCSP
"Bioretention cells do a beautiful job of removing pollutants from stormwater runoff" article on Clemson Newsstand
4/27/2016 324 R
Clemson University
"Clemson's floating wetlands go beneath the surface to help ensure healthy waterways" article featured in the Clemson Newsstand
5/17/2016 1,342 R
Clemson Extension
"Carolina Clear: On-Campus Extension Agent, Charly McConnell" article discussing stormwater education and involvement efforts for Clemson University in the Clemson Cooperative Extension Newsletter
8/2016 935 HE
Pickens County Courier
"World of Energy plans 10th annual Nat'l Hunting and Fishing Day Event" article featured in the Pickens County Courier
9/14/2016 5,800 R, YT
Clemson University
"Clemson University to open campus Extension office" article featured in the Clemson Newsstand 10/05/2016 1,698 R
Clemson University
"Clemson partnership is slowing down the unhealthy effects of stormwater pollution" article on Clemson Newsstand
10/27/2016 195 R, M
Anderson Independent-Mail
"Art in Anderson will send message about clean water" article in Anderson Independent-Mail 11/07/2016 20,638 R, YT
Clemson Extension"Clemson Extension Student Run Office" article featured in the Clemson Cooperative Extension Newsletter
12/2016 935 HE
Hartwell Lake News
"Cleanup Volunteers Needed For the Sake of the Lake" article in Hartwell Lake News Spring 2016 30,000 R
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PUBLIC EDUCATION2016 Annual Report
Public Education
PublicationsARTICLES - NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, & NEWSLETTERS
LEAD PROVIDER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Easley City News “Detention Pond Maintenance” article and stormwater info in Easley City News Spring 2016 8,850 R, C
Pickens County Soil & Water District
Articles in the Pickens County Soil & Water District Newsletter about the Easley Environmental Club and winners of the "We All Need Trees" Poster Contest
Summer 2016 300 R, YT
Hartwell Lake News
"Anderson's Green Pond Landing Gets Rain Garden" article in Hartwell Lake News Summer 2016 30,000 R
Clemson University
"Making Clemson a Green Campus" article featured in the Clemson University UPIC Magazine 2016 400 HE
APCSP APCSP monthly e-newsletter 2016 232 R, M
LHA Lake Hartwell Association Newsletter 2016 1,700 R, B
FOLKS Friends of Lake Keowee Society Newsletter 2016 1,500 R, B
FOJ Friends of Jocassee Newsletter 2016 200 R, B
SCBG SC Botanical Garden Newsletter 2016 1,300 R
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Public Education
Outreach MaterialsBROCHURES, BOOKLETS, MANUALS
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
Clemson Carolina Clear Educational Postcard Series Ongoing Ongoing GP
APCSP Tip Sheets Ongoing Ongoing B, C, HE, T, P, R, YT
Clemson Carolina Clear CY Carolina Yardstick Manual Ongoing 40 C, R
ClemsonCarolina Clear Rainwater Harvesting for Homeowners Ongoing Ongoing C, T, R
Clemson Carolina Clear Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) materials Ongoing 275 C, R
Clemson Carolina Clear Auto Repair Shop packets Ongoing Ongoing C, R
APCSP Pet waste fliers, posters Ongoing Ongoing P
APCSP Pet waste pledge cards Ongoing Ongoing P
Clemson Carolina Clear Rain Garden Manual Ongoing Ongoing R, GP
A Basic Step Towards Healthier SoilComposting is the process of allowing for the natural decay of grass clippings, vegetable scraps, leaves and other organic matter with the intention of using them in a garden, plant bed or yard. Bacteria do the work for you, as these small organisms break down garden and landscape trimmings to produce a dark-colored and crumbly form of decomposed organic matter.
Once added to the soil, compost breaks up heavy clay soils and also reducesthe risk of “crusting,” which would cause more water to runoff than penetrate to roots. Compost also helps sandy soils retain water and help that water move laterally underground. From a stormwater volume perspective, compost increases storm storage and infiltration. Compost also contains beneficial organisms that build up the soil and make nutrients available to plants. Improving your soil is the first step towards growing healthy plants!
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Public Education
Outreach MaterialsPROMOTIONAL ITEMS
PROMOTIONAL ITEM ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
Stormdrain markers 500
Stormdrain hangtags 500
Carolina Yards rain gauges 50
Tumblers 151
Buckets 150
Seed packets 1,400
Soy crayons 1,400
Rain gauges 300
Recycled pencils 1,000
Tennis balls 500
Stylus pens 210
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New stormdrain marker design, commissioned in 2016 for release in 2017.
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Public Education
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
APCSP
Anderson County, Cities of Anderson and Belton
Educational displays & posters for county and city administrative offices with materials available to the public
Ongoing Ongoing GP
APCSP
Pickens County, Cities of Easley, Liberty, and Pickens
Educational displays & posters for county and city administrative offices with materials available to the public
Ongoing Ongoing GP
APCSP Rain Barrels in Anderson and Pickens Counties Ongoing 56 GP, R
SMS4 partners APCSP Pet waste stations located in Anderson and Pickens Counties Ongoing 45 GP, P
APCSP Compost bin displays in Anderson and Pickens Counties Ongoing 8 GP, R
City of Anderson Permeable pavement demo site Ongoing 1 GP, T
SMS4 partners APCSPRain gardens and bioretention cells located in Anderson and Pickens Counties
Ongoing 26 GP, R
ExhibitsDISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATION SITES
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Public Education
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Stormwater education booth at the Clemson University Spring Sustainable Living Expo
3/4/2016 300 R, HE
APCSP SC Botanical Garden
Stormwater education booth on Carolina Yards at SCBG spring plant sale
4/8/2016 1,325 R
APCSPAnderson County Solid Waste
Stormwater education table at the Great Anderson County Cleanup kickoff event
4/11/2016 110 R, M
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Clemson University
Stormwater education booth at the Clemson University Earth Day Festival
4/22/2016 600 R, HE
City of Anderson APCSP
Stormwater education table at the Junior League of Anderson County Touch a Truck event
4/23/16 650 R
APCSPToad and bird house painting for preschoolers at Water 'n' Wildlife Day
4/30/2016 4 R, YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Clemson University
Stormwater education booth at the Clemson University Fall Sustainable Living Expo
9/08/2016 400 R, HE
APCSP Duke Energy Stormwater education booth at Duke Energy's Hunting & Fishing Day 9/24/2016 1,300 R, YT
APCSPAnderson-Oconee-Pickens Business and Industry Showcase for 8th graders
9/27/2016 4,000 YT
APCSP SC Botanical Garden
Stormwater education booth at SCBG Plant Sale 10/07/2016 550 R
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Clemson University
Student Extension Office Grand Opening Tailgate with Stormwater cornhole boards
10/07/2016 75 R, HE
City of Easley, Pickens County
Stormwater education at Open House at Easley Fire Department 10/13/2016 1,437 R, YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Clemson University
Ask the Experts booth at the CAFLS tailgate for the Clemson vs. Pittsburg football game
11/12/2016 42 R, HE
ExhibitsFAIRS AND FESTIVALS
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Public Education
Presentations and WorkshopsLEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING
PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Clemson Extension, Clemson University
APCSP, Southern Wesleyan University
Watershed Meeting held for residents of 18 Mile, 12 Mile and Golden Creek Watersheds to help find problem areas and sources of bacteria within the watersheds
2/4/2016 17 R
Clemson Extension, APCSP
OLLI Carolina Yards Workshop for Clemson OLLI members 2/15/2016 12 R
Clemson Extension, APCSP
SC Agricultural Museum
Carolina Yards Workshop hosted at the South Carolina Agricultural Museum
2/20/2016 21 R
Clemson Extension Beyond the Silt Fence workshop 2/23/2016 42 M, T
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Stormwater awareness presentation to the Clemson University Student Government Sustainability Committee
2/25/2016 17 R, HE
Clemson Extension APCSP Garden club talk on pollinators 3/23/2016 16 R
APCSP OLLIGarden Club talk on rain barrels and composting at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
4/06/2016 13 R
Clemson Extension, Upstate Forever
Adopt-A-Stream presentation at National Monitoring Conference 5/2/2016 30 NR, M
APCSP Stormwater presentation for Chickasaw Point Men's Club 6/15/2016 50 R
DHEC DHEC Take Action Workshop 6/23/2016 120 YT
APCSPCarolina Yards presentation at 3 Nights of Nature at North Anderson Community Church
7/13/2016 30 R
USGBCClemson Carolina Clear
Green Business Council workshop on Resiliency: Sustainable Stormwater Practices for the Future
09/22/2016 100 M, T
APCSP SCBG Rain garden presentation to Clemson Garden Club 09/26/2016 40 R
APCSP Clemson University
Sustainable Teach Out held on campus educating students on how to protect our natural resources
10/03/2016 9 HE
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Public Education
Presentations and Workshops
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
IECA IECA Field Day at Denver Downs 10/06/2016 177 T
SC Botanical Garden SC Native Plants Symposium 10/07/2016 120 R
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Clemson University
Stormwater education presentation to the Clemson University Wildlife Society
10/10/2016 32 HE
Clemson University SC Water Resources Conference 10/12/2016 350 M, EA, T
APCSPElected & Appointed Officials Storm-water Lunch & Learn with presentation on stormwater utilities
10/17/2016 50 M, EA
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Stormwater education presentation to the Clemson University Forestry Club
10/24/2016 23 HE
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Extension Meet & Greet 10/26/2016 89 HE
Clemson Extension
BMP contractor workshop for mini-grants program 11/15/2016 11 M, T
APCSPPresentation on Filter Strip student project for employees at the Entox building
11/28/2016 6 HE
Clemson Extension APCSP
Watershed Based Plan for Twelve Mile, Eighteen Mile, and Golden Creeks submitted to DHEC
2016 8 T
Clemson Extension APCSP Carolina Yards online program Fall 2016 38 R
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Public Education
Presentations and Workshops
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
APCSP
FOG, composting, recycling, and stormwater pollution presentations for Pickens High Food Science classes
1/04/2016 135 YT
APCSPStormwater pollution and water chemistry presentations for Pickens Middle Science Club
1/08/2016 34 YT
APCSP Enviroscape presentation for home-school group 1/11/2016 6 YT
APCSP Presentation to Pickens Middle School Science Club 1/15/2016 50 YT
APCSP Enviroscape presentation for the Little Learners Homeschool Group 1/21/2016 14 YT
PCBEAC APCSP Traveling Trash Bash for all 3rd graders in Pickens County 2/2016 1,303 YT
APCSPComposting presentation for the Holly Springs Elementary School Garden Club
3/14/2016 44 YT
APCSPErosion presentation and activity for the Clemson Elementary Garden Club
4/6/2016 30 YT
Clemson Extension APCSP
Aquatic macroinvertebrate presentation to kindergarteners at McLees Elementary
4/13/2016 25 YT
APCSPNative Plants and Water Conservation presentation for Liberty Middle Science class
4/18/2016 18 YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Erosion lesson for Kids Day at the SC Agricultural Museum 4/23/2016 15 YT
APCSP
Pickens County Humane Society
Tree Planting at the Pickens County Humane Society with the Easley High School Environmental Club
4/29/2016 12 P,YT
APCSPWater quality and erosion control presentations at Water 'n' Wildlife Day for boy scouts
4/30/2016 10 YT
YOUTH
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Public Education
Presentations and WorkshopsYOUTH
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
APCSP Anderson Arts Center
Stormwater presentation and stormdrain design contest for Anderson Arts Center Summer Camp
Summer 2016 320 YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Water bingo, enviroscape and water chemistry presentations for students at Camp Discovery
6/20/2016 120 YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Duke EnergyEnviroscape presentation and erosion lesson at the World of Energy
6/29/2016 60 YT
Clemson Extension
Woods and Water camp at Cedar Falls County Park 7/22/2016 15 YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Erosion lesson at the SC Agricultural museum’s summer camp 7/27/2016 18 YT
WOW GroupClemson Extension, APCSP
WOW Project classroom presentations and water sampling 10/03/2016 43 YT
APCSP Composting presentation for Clemson Elementary Garden Club 11/07/2016 29 YT
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Enviroscape presentation for 5th graders at Walhalla Elementary
11/06/2016 & 11/09/2016 108 YT
APCSP WOW Jr. at Central Elementary Fall 2016 30 YT
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Public EducationHighlight
WOW & WOW Jr.What’s in Our Waters (WOW) is an ongoing program in
which Clemson University graduate students mentor
and guide Daniel High School AP Environmental Science
students through hands-on lessons about water quality. The
graduate students spend time in class introducing the high
school students to topics which they then get to test out
in the field. This fall, students participated in chemical,
bacterial, and macroinvertebrate sampling at Indian Creek
and Nettles Park. Data that was collected will be used in
the spring to create posters that will be on display at the
Clemson Biological Sciences Annual Student Symposium.
A similar program, WOW Jr., was developed to target younger students on similar topics. Like WOW, Clemson
University graduate students are involved in mentoring the students. WOW Jr. is offered to students at
Central Elementary School who participate in their after school program. The graduate students lead water-
related lessons and hands-on activities for the students.
These programs help to educate various age groups on the importance of water quality and how it relates to
our local waters.
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LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
APCSP
Rain Barrel Painting and Stormwater Pollution presentation for the AR Lewis Elementary School Garden Club
3/8/2016 6 YT
APCSP Installed rain barrel at Anderson County Library Children's Garden 3/31/2016 2 YT
Clemson Extension, Carolina Clear
Anderson County
Installed and planted bioretention cell at Green Pond Landing 4/14/2016 25 B, M, T
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Clemson University
Floating treatment wetland installation and planting at Jervey Meadows
4/29/2016 17 R, HE
Clemson Extension, APCSP
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop hosted for Clemson OLLI members
5/26/2016 5 R
APCSP Girl Scouts
Enviroscape presentation and rain barrel painting for Girl Scout Troop 1671. Rain barrel installed at Southwood Elementary School
6/1/2016 10 YT
APCSP Girl Scouts Storm drain marking with Girl Scout Troop 1671. Marked 47 storm drains 6/1/2016 10 YT
Anderson County, APCSP
Rain barrels and soaker hoses to Homeland Park Community Garden 6/24/2016 2 YT
Friends of Jocassee APCSP VIP Day at Lake Jocassee 9/10/2016 140 B, R
Clemson University APCSP Campus wide litter pick-up 10/4/2016 9 HE
Public Education & Involvement
Programs
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Public Education & Involvement
ProgramsLEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING
PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED # OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Solid Green APCSP Solid Green Day Campus wide litter pick-up 10/19/2016 44 HE
APCSP Rain barrel sale 10/19/2016 99 R
City of Clemson Clemson Extension
Installed and planted bioretention cell at Nettles Park 10/24/2016 19 M, T
APCSP, Anderson Arts Center
City of Anderson
Artist painted two stormdrains in Watson Park 11/3/2016 1 R
Clemson Extension
Clemson University
Cistern installed at the Clemson Simpsonville Research and Education Farm in Pendleton
2016 20 A
Anderson County Solid Waste
Keep Anderson County Beautiful 2016 800 R
Rain Barrels for SaleIvy 50-gallon rain barrel100% recycledMade in the USAOnly $68!
Easily attaches to downspoutSpigot connects to standard garden hoseOverflow hose directs water away from foundationCan link barrels together
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SC DOT ADOPT A HIGHWAY
COUNTY TOTAL POUNDS COLLECTED
TOTAL MILES ADOPTED
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
TOTAL GROUPS PARTICIPATING
Anderson 12,023 384 784 192
Pickens 15,900 92 519 48
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PUBLIC EDUCATION & INVOLVEMENT HIGHLIGHT2016 Annual Report
Public Education & Involvement Highlight
Internship ProjectsGuy Higdon, a civil engineering senior, is also a licensed pilot. He has
worked for the Center in using UAVs to collect watershed information where
stormwater best management practices are being considered or installed.
These videos are powerful footage to share with watershed stakeholders.
Will Rice was a senior in Environmental
and Natural Resources Economics and
Policy and evaluated a RiverTowns of South Carolina scorecard. This marketing
resource would earn cities and towns the credentials of a “SC River Town” if
they achieved certain measures. The scorecard includes access to waterways,
watershed signage, a riparian buffer plan, monitoring station density, and
overall a focus on engaging residents, businesses, and tourists with downtown
waterfronts.
Ryan Medric was a senior in Natural Resources Management
and Wildlife & Fisheries Biology. For his internship project,
Ryan installed a floating treatment wetland in the old
Seneca River Basin adjacent to Doug Kingsmore Stadium on
campus at Clemson University. The wetland is 400 square
feet and is in the shape of a tiger paw. Ryan’s project not
only continues to improve the water quality, but also serves
as a demonstration site to educate others on this practice.
Madison Phillips is a senior studying Environmental and Natural Resources with a
concentration in Conservation Biology. She is creating a Filter Strip Project Plan for
the Entox Building in Pendleton. This project will be installed at a later date and
will serve as a demonstration site. Future interns have the potential to expand on
this project with installation of other BMPs.
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LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Central Elementary, APCSP
Protect- Air and Water; Restore- Habitat 2016 40 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Clemson Elementary, APCSP
Protect- Water; Restore- Habitat 2016 40 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Holly Springs Elementary, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle and Reuse; Protect- Water; Restore- Habitat and Soil
2016 50 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Pickens Elementary, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle; Protect- Water; Restore- Habitat and Soil 2016 45 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Wren Elementary, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle and Green Purchasing; Protect- Air and Water; Restore- Habitat and Soil
2016 40 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Dacusville Middle, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle and Reuse; Protect- Air and Water; Restore- Habitat and Compost
2016 60 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Liberty Middle, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle and Reuse; Protect- Air and Water; Restore- Habitat and Soil
2016 60 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Pickens Middle, APCSP Conserve- Recycle; Protect- Water 2016 40 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Daniel High, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle; Protect- Water and Litter Prevention; Restore- Habitat and Soil
2016 40 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Easley High, APCSP
Conserve- Recycle and Reuse; Protect- Air, Water, and Litter Prevention
2016 24 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Liberty High, APCSP Protect- Water; Restore- Habitat 2016 14 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Pickens High, APCSP Conserve- Recycle; Protect- Water 2016 20 YT
SC DHEC, Sonoco Recycling
Pickens County Career Center, APCSP
Protect- Water; Restore- Habitat 2016 12 YT
Public Education & Involvement
Programs:GREEN STEPS SCHOOLS
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Public Education & Involvement
Programs:ADOPT-A-STREAM
LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
GA AAS SWU, Upstate Forever, APCSP Adopt-A-Stream volunteer training 1/30/2016 14 R
GA AAS Upstate For-ever, APCSP Adopt-A-Stream information session 2/22/2016 14 R
GA AAS SCBG, Upstate Forever, APCSP Adopt-A-Stream volunteer training 5/16/2016 18 R
GA AAS SCBG, Upstate Forever, APCS Adopt-A-Stream volunteer training 6/7/2016 22 R
GA AAS
Anderson University, Up-state Forever, APCSP
Adopt-A-Stream volunteer training 8/27/2016 21 R
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION SAMPLE SITE(S)
Save Our Saluda North Saluda River- 1 site; Oil Camp Creek- 1 site
Anderson University Rocky River- 2 sites; Cox Creek- 1 site
Clemson University, Southern Wesleyan University Hunnicutt Creek- 5 sites
Friends of Lake Jocassee Thompson River- 1 site
River Oaks Saluda River- 1 site
Upstate Master Naturalists RC Edwards Creek- 1 site; Pappy's Creek- 1 site
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LEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE ESTIMATED #
OF IMPACTSTARGET
AUDIENCE
Clemson Extension SCDNR, SCBG
Master Gardener certifications in Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties
2016 16 R
Clemson Extension
SC State Parks, SCDNR, APCSP, SCBG
Master Naturalist course - Upstate 2016 20 R
Clemson Carolina Clear
Clemson Extension Master Pond Manager
Spring and Fall 2016
52 C,T
Clemson Carolina Clear
Clemson Extension
Carolina Yards certifications in the state 2016 78 R
SC Botanical Garden, APCSP, NPS
Clemson Extension, Upstate Master Naturalist Association
Certificate of Native Plant Studies 2016 91 R
Clemson Extension
Clemson University
Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector 2016 1,274 C,M,T
ClemsonExtension
Clemson University Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer 2016 85 C,M,T
ClemsonExtension
Clemson University Post Construction BMP Inspector 2016 62 C,M,T
Public Education & Involvement
Clemson Extension Programs
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PUBLIC EDUCATION & INVOLVEMENT HIGHLIGHT2016 Annual Report
Public Education & Involvement Highlight
Stormdrain Art ContestIn an effort to teach the community about stormwater
pollution and the need for “only rain down the storm drain”,
APCSP partnered with the Anderson Arts Center to deliver
weekly stormwater education programs during their eight
week summer camp. Each week, campers learned about sources of
stormwater pollution and were tasked with coming up with a design to
have painted on the two storm drains in the City of Anderson’s Watson
Park.
The top designs were chosen at the end of the summer. Marissa Brown,
an art student at Anderson University and one of the summer camp
counselors, compiled the designs and got to work!
• The stormdrains were pressure washed to remove excess dirt and
debris.
• Base coats of special metal and concrete paint were applied.
• 14 hours of painting later, the murals were complete.
The Anderson Independent-Mail sent a reporter out to cover the project,
which resulted in a nice write up and video recording.
Murals painted on stormdrains in Watson Park, City of Anderson. Middle picture: Artist Marissa Brown.
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Public Involvement
Partner Committee MeetingsLEAD PROVIDER SUPPORTING
PARTNER ACTIVITY DATE NUMBER OF IMPACTS
TARGET AUDIENCE
SCMEA South Carolina Marine Educators Association board meetings 2016 10 YT, HE
SCMEANational Marine Educators Association conference planning meetings
2016 35 YT, HE
SCASMSouth Carolina Association of Stormwater Managers quarterly meetings
2016 130 M, T
APCSP APCSP quarterly meetings 2016 20 M, T
SOS Save Our Saluda annual meeting 2016 50 B, R
FOLKS Friends of Lake Keowee Society annual meeting 2016 120 B, R
LHA Lake Hartwell Association annual meeting 9/24/2016 98 B, R
Clemson University APCSP President's Commission on
Sustainability meetings 2016 12 HE
Clemson University APCSP Solid Green meetings 2016 19 HE
SOS Save Our Saluda board meetings 2016 8 B, R
Clemson University APCSP Clemson University Stormwater
Advisory Group (SWAG) 27 M, T
PCBEAC APCSPPickens County Beautification and Environmental Action Commitee meetings
2016 6 YT, R
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Programs
GreenStepsSchools
ClemsonExtensionPrograms
Adopt-A-Stream
PartnerMeetings
OUTREACH SUMMARY2016 Annual Report
Outreach Summary
The Anderson and Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners impacted approximately 1,030,126 people through mass
media, education, and involvement in 2016. Indirect outreach methods resulted in 1,010,121 impacts through
mass media efforts. Direct methods reached 20,005 individuals through presentations, trainings, workshops, and
public involvement opportunities.
AdultPrograms
YouthPrograms
Exhibits,Fairs,andFestivals
MASS MEDIA, TOTAL IMPACTS: 1,010,121
EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT, TOTAL IMPACTS: 5,352
PUBLIC EDUCATION, TOTAL IMPACTS: 14,653
Television
Internet
Publications
OutreachMaterials
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APPENDIX A2016 Annual Report
Appendix A
Highlighted Articles
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APPENDIX A2016 Annual Report
Appendix A
Highlighted Articles
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APPENDIX B2016 Annual Report
Appendix B
Highlighted Signage
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APPENDIX C2016 Annual Report
Appendix C
Education PlanPROGRAM/ ACTIVITY TARGET BEHAVIOR/
POLLUTANT OF CONCERN TARGET AUDIENCE
LID - rain gardens, bioswales, bioretention Erosion control Homeowners and Commercial
Carolina Yards and Schoolyards Erosion control Homeowners and Schools
Detention pond vegetation Erosion control Neighborhoods and Commercial
Rain Barrels Erosion control Homeowners, Schools, and Commercial
FOG packets FOG Restaurants, School cafeterias, Industry
FOG presentations FOG Restaurants, School cafeterias, Industry
Stormdrain marking FOG Neighborhoods, Communities, Youth
Pet waste stations Pet waste City, County Parks and Dog Parks
Educational displays Pet waste Vets, Groomers, Humane Societies, Pet stores
Giveaways - frisbees, bag clips, bandanas Pet waste Pet owners
Watershed Plans Bacteria General public
Recycling initiatives Litter Neighborhoods, Communities, Youth
Clean ups Litter Neighborhoods, Communities, Youth
Traveling Trash Bash Litter Youth
Automotive Packets Petroleum products Automotive shops, City and County employees
Watershed postcards, poster, or display Watershed awareness General public and schools
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APPENDIX C2016 Annual Report
Appendix C
Education Plan, contd.
PROGRAM/ ACTIVITY SHORT-TERM GOAL/ OBJECTIVELONG-TERM GOAL/ OBJECTIVE: DEVELOP AND
DISTRIBUTE RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO AUDIENCES TO…
LID - rain gardens, bioswales, bioretention Install one BMP per year. Better manage erosion
Carolina Yards Host one green gardening workshop per year. Moderate online CY course. Better manage erosion
Detention pond vegetation Develop a handout on detention pond vegetation and maintenance. Better manage erosion
Rain Barrels Install one rain barrel per year. Host annual rain barrel sale Better manage erosion
FOG packets Distribute ten FOG packets per year. Reduce FOG down drains
FOG presentations Speak at one kitchen staff training per year. Reduce FOG down drains
Stormdrain marking Mark ten stormdrains per year. Host one artist competition. Reduce FOG down drains
Pet waste stations Install one pet waste station per year. Reduce bacteria in stormwater runoff
Educational displays Distribute educational materials at one location per year. Reduce bacteria in stormwater runoff
Giveaways - frisbees, bag clips, bandanas
Distribute items at one event per year. Reduce bacteria in stormwater runoff
Watershed Plans Maintain involvement in relevant watershed based plans. Decrease bacteria in 319-listed waterways
Recycling initiatives Participate in one recycling initiative per year. Decrease litter in waterways
Clean ups Collaborate with other organizations to host one litter pickup per year. Decrease litter in waterways
Traveling Trash Bash Coordinate Traveling Trash Bash school programs each year. Decrease litter in waterways
Automotive Packets Distribute educational materials to one automotive shop per year.
Increase proper disposal of petroleum products
Watershed postcards, poster, or display
Develop a set of postcards with pictures from individual watersheds. Increase watershed awareness
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AUTHORS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS2016 Annual Report
Authors &Acknowledgements
RACHEL DAVISWater Resources Agent, Pickens County
CHARLY MCCONNELLWater Resources Agent, Clemson University
RENEE WATSONClemson Cooperative Extension - Pickens County
KATIE BUCKLEYDirector, CU Center for Watershed Excellence
CATHY REAS FOSTERFormer Water Resources Agent, Pickens County
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