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September 20
In The Books! 2025 Fall River Sweep
The 2025 Reedy River Sweep was a powerful demonstration of community pride, environmental stewardship, and teamwork. This year, more than 250 dedicated volunteers came together with a shared mission to protect and restore the Reedy River. Thanks to their hard work, over 10,700 pounds of trash were removed from the watershed, making an immediate and visible impact on the health and beauty of our river.
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With over 250 hardworking volunteers across five different locations, we removed more than 10,720 pounds (~5.4 Tons!) of litter from the Reedy River watershed in just 2.5 hours! Wow! We could not have removed this much litter without each and every one of our volunteers and supporters, and we sincerely appreciate how much our community cares for our hometown river.
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors: SeamonWhiteside and Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville. Thanks also to Openfields, Dapper Ink Printers and Designers (event t-shirts – 100% of proceeds go to FoRR), and Southernside Brewing Co. (afterparty celebration with profit-share) for helping us maintain our community's treasure of the Reedy River.
A special thank-you, too, to Riverside Apartments, Cancer Survivors Park, and Conestee Nature Preserve for helping host sites for this River Sweep, and to Greenville County Litter Ends Here and the City of Greenville for their support collecting the litter piles post-cleanup.
As the only local nonprofit dedicated solely to the health of the Reedy River, FoRR relies on your time, energy, and support to protect this vital, yet urban-impaired, waterway. Your participation helps us keep the Reedy clean, resilient, and a true highlight of our community year-round.
Help us keep the momentum going!
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Join us for future River Sweeps, riparian plantings, and rain garden projects — follow us on Instagram & Facebook and visit www.friendsofthereedyriver.org/events to stay in the loop.
- Please consider supporting our work with a financial gift. FoRR’s efforts extend far beyond our twice-annual River Sweeps—we’re working year-round to protect water quality, restore habitats, and connect people with their river. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
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