Anderson and Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners

15/10/2026

Are you looking for a good selection of native plants that grow well in rain gardens? 🌿

Below is a list of SC native plants that do well in hydric (very wet) and mesic (moderately moist) environments, such as rain gardens. Be sure to check light and soil requirements before adding these plants to your space. To learn more about these plants, visit the HGIC webpage and search "rain garden plants".

HGIC LINK: https://hgic.clemson.edu

14/10/2026

Join the 2026 International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Southeast Chapter Field Day on Tuesday, November 10, at Judson Mill in Greenville, SC! The full day features educational sessions and field demos at TRI on erosion and sediment control BMPs—how to choose them for each site and understand their limitations.

Register here: https://mb4v88gab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001oMta8iMLzqv3b7qp_UIhxeElxnEIEGvytitbayKkmadK2ArfsKUcgfWwj79msM6GVENe86J8cP73yC_xN6MDq2nkeLmC9FpSUlZm6pa3PsK0HUz6BvEXkJ8xWvUEaTfMFrkgI6N30i5FOYoEuwAZR5yqzRr2fD9PYDoVbD2iBkB2PrFErdGZs4s44bL8flTQvAi0FzTYB2vksSzKBl2jmgM9PKXpAT6V9QvWulrP0vpqGPehiBDm5e8zp84Uvn8wdVmoJnWOg-3GfJAvrIK6TxIAKRn7qiTs3HwOQJWdGkZsaPOsmBTom9eFunJiHRhDpFjVOt55ibG_xVHhI9I4Zg==&c=jBgKgd8VWiAHthyBobIpZT_wDd1tFQetwWb3qZoCkq3kHMOgfRkywA==&ch=1AKst0EYlb085GU4oRC2fUyGpmTqsshXbNNQw4hqCXbLCr1wibmD9w==

12/10/2026

Anderson and Pickens Counties, the cities of Anderson, Belton, Easley, Liberty, Norris and Pickens, and Clemson University Facilities partner with Clemson Extension’s Carolina Clear program to educate and engage residents in stormwater management. Programs serve educators and youth, residential communities, and professional and technical audiences. Sign up for the monthly e-newsletter for local updates, practical resources and ways to help protect our waterways: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/carolinaclear/regional-consortiums/apcsp/index.html

08/10/2026

🌳 FREE NATIVE TREE GIVEAWAY! 🌳

Plant a native tree and enjoy TREE-MENDOUS benefits for your yard and local water quality! 💧🌱

Anderson & Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners, in partnership with Pickens County Stormwater Department, are giving away FREE bare-root native tree seedlings to Pickens County residents!

🌿 Overcup Oak
🌸 Eastern Redbud
🌱 Tulip Poplar
and more while supplies last! Tree seedling species are first-come, first-served.

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM pick-up time
📍 Clemson Extension – Pickens County Office
222 West Main Street, Pickens

🌳 1 tree per household | Pickens County residents only
📝 Pre-registration required | Limited quantities available

👉 Register today to reserve your tree! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003065580071?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/10/2026

Save the date! Join Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water’s annual meeting on Thursday, November 12, from 1–4 p.m. at Green Pond Landing in Anderson. Hear from guest speakers and learn about Lake Hartwell fisheries and the local economy. Please RSVP by November 5 at lakehartwellpcw.com/events-2. We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

Join the 2026 Water Chats Webinar Series to explore current water research and practical solutions for South Carolina.

💧 Smart Waters: AI & Data Centers — October 13 & 15
🌿 Connecting Waters: Conservation & Watershed Planning — November 10 & 12

Sessions are virtual, 1–2:30 p.m. ET. Registration is required for each session.

Register: https://waterchats.scseagrant.org/

05/10/2026

Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District still has a few rain barrels left from their spring sale! Get them before they are gone!

We still have rain barrels in stock!
https://andersonswcd.org/rain-barrel-program/

03/10/2026

We are set up at the Golden Corner Native Plant Festival today at the FARM Center in Seneca, SC. Come out and ask us questions about rain gardens, native plants, rain barrels and more until 3 pm!! 🌱🌱🌱Golden Corner Native Plant Festival

01/10/2026

Join us this weekend, Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Golden Corner Native Plant Festival! APCSP will have a booth set up sharing stormwater management in the home landscape tips, native plant recommendations for rain gardens, and information about the Carolina Yards Program. We would love to see you there, rain or shine!

30/09/2026

Five volunteers became SC Adopt-a-Stream certified at our September 29 training at Tri-County Technical College! They’ll monitor local streams monthly, helping protect South Carolina’s waterways through community science.

Thanks to everyone who took part! Learn more: https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/watersheds-program/sc-adopt-stream