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Campobello advances Pacolet River cleanup planning, seeks partners and funding
Summary
Council received updates on Pacolet River cleanup efforts including communication with a liaison in Washington, coordination with the National Guard, and outreach to groups such as Upstate Forever for funding and watershed study resources; photographs and documentation are being assembled to support the effort.
Council revisited ongoing cleanup efforts along the Pacolet River and heard that Mayor Ash has received updates from a local contact named Josiah; staff said photographs and supporting documentation are being assembled to show existing conditions and drainage concerns. Council reported a connection to a Washington liaison to assist coordination and that the National Guard has been identified as a potential partner for logistics or manpower support.
Ryan Barrick of Covalen noted representatives from Upstate Forever may be aware of grant programs and past watershed studies that could support the project. Council discussed including local drainage issues in the project documentation and agreed to continue seeking assistance and potential funding opportunities from regional partners and watershed organizations.
