Success on South Carolina's Saluda
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
February 12, 2013 | Dams & Dam Removal
Saluda River, SC | Jason Van Driesche
The Saluda River is a southeast treasure. A tributary of the Congaree River, the Saluda is popular for fishing and boating, but has been harmed by dams and other development.
Fortunately, the hydropower dam relicensing process provided a chance to improve the river's health, and its recreation opportunities. It's no secret that dams hurt rivers — but many people don't realize that we can improve a dam's operations to revitalize a river's health. Rivers are public assets, so it's only fair that when a dam's operating license needs to be renewed, the public has a chance to weigh in.
That's exactly what happened on the Saluda and American Rivers and our partners were able to make some great changes for the river and all the people who enjoy it.
Watch this video by Andy Maser about the success on the Saluda. This video is part of a series of videos featuring hydropower reform success stories. We'll be sharing the next two videos in the coming weeks. We are grateful to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for supporting this important hydropower reform work, and this storytelling project.
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Submitted by Eldon Wedlocjk at: March 14, 2013
Good job. I lived in Columbia (the city) in the video while a Prof. at the USC Law School, and could hear the river (very peaceful from my office working late after the traffic noise died down (w/the windows open). Peace.
Submitted by William O'Dell at: March 13, 2013
I grew up on the bank of the Saluda River in Ware Shoals,SC. It warms my heart to see the Saluda being taken care of. In some places years ago it was a open sewer. Keep up the good work.
Submitted by Anastasia Baima at: March 13, 2013
I lived in that area while getting my undergraduate degree and I love the Saluda River. I am so happy to see people working hard together to increase the health and experiences that we have along these rivers. Thank You American Rivers for all your hard work.
Submitted by Roberta Dees at: February 12, 2013
Beautiful! It is great when people can work with a company and respect our rivers. Thank you.
Submitted by liu wai ling at: February 12, 2013
Please provide river health and clean, thanks