Aiken Green Infrastructure

The Clemson University Center for Watershed Excellence is helping Aiken turn its stormwater green. City leaders kicked off the construction phase of a plan to control the impact of rainwater on the surrounding environment.

On hand to see a demonstration of building a rain garden and tour the Sand River in Hitchcock Woods was U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 Acting Deputy Regional Administrator Beverly Banister, who spoke about this sustainable solution to a serious water-pollution problem.

With this innovative project, the city of Aiken is taking a positive step to enhance the citys environmental health and demonstrate community leadership toward sustainability, said Banister. EPA is committed to helping communities through projects that not only create jobs, but also make a demonstrable difference for the environment and public health.

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