Watershed Stewardship Opportunities
Spartanburg Water presents topics on watersheds, water conservation, water quality and how to avoid watershed pollution to school and community groups. If requested, a Spartanburg Water representative can bring the Enviroscape watershed model to show how watersheds function and how pollution can be distributed within one.
Spartanburg Water, in conjunction with Clemson Cooperative Extension Service, offers the Pontoon Classroom. The Pontoon Classroom includes a guided lake tour and teaches students about the history and use of Lake Bowen, water safety, water conservation and watershed issues. Other activities involve teaching students how to take water samples and how to test for water quality.
Outreach Organizations
Spartanburg Water is proud to partner with a number of outreach organizations including Hatcher Gardens, the Spartanburg Science Center and the Watershed Ecology Center.
In addition, a number of other watershed stewardship groups are located in Spartanburg County, including:
SPACE
Space, or Spartanburg Area Conservancy, is a non-profit conservation organization specializing in the protection and preservation of Spartanburg’s natural areas. Click here to watch a brief video describing our partnership with the Spartanburg Area Conservancy.
SPACE
Nature Conservancy
Welcome to The Nature Conservancy — the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Nature Conservancy
Spartanburg Community Indicators Project
"The Spartanburg Community Indicators Project reports on progress of key issues that are the clearest indicators of quality of life in the County of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its goal is to report on data and community initiatives to inspire dialogue and strategy that leads to change within the community.”
Spartanburg Community Indicators Project