It is the final push for the 50' riparian buffer ordinance county-wide on all waters of the state. Join us wearing blue at 6:00 on January 2nd at County Council. Show support for this critical ordinance at the public hearing and third reading. Make this your first act of advocacy in the new year! read more
There's still time to help ensure Greenville County Council votes to support 50' riparian buffers for new development on all Waters of the State county-wide. read more
Clean Water Specialist Rebecca Wade explains how stormwater from development and human activity can cause problems for urban waters — and ways you can help protect local waterways. read more
Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen explores ways that many communities are successfully addressing negative development impacts through effective, low-cost nature-based solutions. read more
The newest edition of our biannual print publication explores the ecosystems persisting within the urbanized landscape — our backyards, neighborhood greenspaces, and downtown parks — in addition to sharing the latest news and updates from our team. read more
Greenville County Council is currently considering strengthening riparian buffer requirements for new development county-wide to better protect water quality. We need your help urging Council to support a 50' riparian buffer requirement as impaired water bodies have become an increasingly urgent issue. read more
Speaker presentations, resources, and other information for the 2023 Citizen Planning Academy participants. read more
City of Greenville and/or Greenville County residents who are motivated to become engaged in local land use planning and policy decision-making are encouraged to apply for this free, introductory 6-week course designed. read more
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