Carolina Clear



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Have better things to do this season than obsess about your lawn?

The Carolina Yards & Neighborhoods Program recognizes homeowners that implement the principles of environmental landscape management. By meeting the minimum requirements on a CYN scorecard, you will have a Certified Carolina Yard and can purchase recognition items (such as the mailbox magnet featured in photo at right).

[Visit the Carolina Yards & Neighborhoods site]


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Available Now - Rain Barrel Manual!

Now available - a Rainwater Harvesting Manual for homeowners. Contains instructions and tips for designing and building your own rain barrel and creating a watershed-friendly home landscape. Details the environmental, financial and horticultural benefits of small scale residential rainwater harvesting.

 

 



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New Stormwater Pond Management Website

In response to an increasing number of requests from citizens looking for solutions, Clemson University Extension has launched a stormwater pond management website to help communities manage their stormwater ponds.

 

 



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Low Impact Development Practices

The SC Low Impact Development (LID) Atlas shares information on local projects and practices utilized to address stormwater and growth-realated issues. Bioswales, rain gardens, cisterns, stormwater wetlands, green roofs, permeable pavement, stormwater wetlands, water conservation - share your project!



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Carolina Clear is a comprehensive approach developed by Clemson University to inform and educate communities about water quality, water quantity, and the cumulative effects of stormwater. Carolina Clear addresses the special significance of South Carolina's water resources and the role they play in the state's economy, environmental health, and overall quality of life.
Stormwater is the leading threat to water quality, and it is recognized that control of such pollution is most effectively implemented when people and organizations understand its impacts, its sources, and the actions each individual can take to minimize their contribution to stormwater.  
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