The City of Greenville has invested in numerous stormwater and stream restoration projects to improve water quality, reduce flooding, and enhance the health of the Reedy River and its tributaries. Through its Stormwater Utility, the Stormwater 2.0 initiative, and commitment to the Reedy River Water Quality Group, the City has developed a comprehensive approach to managing drainage infrastructure, restoring degraded streambanks, and prioritizing projects that address both flooding and water quality concerns.
Over the past two decades, the City has completed a wide range of projects including streambank stabilization along the Reedy River, upgrades to aging stormwater infrastructure, green infrastructure installations, and improvements that reduce sediment and pollutant runoff to local waterways. These efforts are guided by watershed modeling, updated floodplain studies, and an asset management program that helps identify and prioritize projects throughout the city’s five major watersheds.
Many of these projects also provide community benefits such as improved parks, trails, and public spaces while protecting the river. By combining infrastructure improvements with long-term watershed planning, the City of Greenville continues to play an important role in improving the health and resilience of the Reedy River system.