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March-April 2013
Where are we in the relicensing process?
This timeline below shows the milestones between where we are now (the red arrows) and the signing of the Relicensing Agreement
(RA) by November 30, 2013. Since the initial draft Agreement In Principle (AIP), based on the “Trial Balloon,” many studies have been
completed, discussed and reviewed within the respective Study Teams, which in many cases have come to a consensus and recommended
their study results, conclusions and recommendations to the Stakeholder Team. In turn, the Stakeholder Team has had presentations from
and discussions with the Study Teams and conductors of the various studies. As the Stakeholder Team comes to consensus on a particular
study area, specific wording reflecting their consensus is inserted into the AIP.
The “AIP Pencils Down” by May 15, 2013, reflects the rigorous time schedule involved in the relicensing process. This date denotes
the end of discussion and negotiation, and completion of the AIP. The time between May 15 and the AIP signing date of July 13 is dedicated
to the Stakeholders consulting with their Boards; clarifying any issues that are outstanding; asking specific questions to Duke Energy and the
Study Team consultants; and coming to a decision on how they will sign the “non-binding” AIP.
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With Duke’s completion, well ahead of time, of its
Recreation Management Plan Public Access Area amenities,
we expect to see more boaters discovering Lake Keowee. All
of the access areas now have restrooms, courtesy docks and
picnic areas, and Stamp Creek has a large ADA-compliant
fishing pier with rock piles and fish attractors under it. The
centerfold of this issue is a map of Lake Keowee that shows
the access areas and true public marinas, and the amenities
at each of them. It also summarizes the South Carolina
Boating Laws with particular attention to the most frequent
infractions. FOLKS has produced waterproof/tear-resistant
copies of this document and will have them available at the
FOLKS office, as well at all forums and access areas on heavy
boating weekends.
The K-T Relicensing process is accelerating, with much
still to be discussed and negotiated as we approach the “AIP
Pencils Down” in May for completion of the Agreement In
Principle (AIP). The chart and article (p. 1) describes how the
process will proceed during the remainder of 2013 and on
into 2014. We also remind you how to access the K-T Online
Library (p. 5), where various studies have been completed
and posted on the Duke Energy Relicensing public website.
President’s Corner
By Bob Swank
This issue of The Sentinel marks the next step forward
as we go to 28 pages with full-color capability. We are able
to do this due to the strong support of our advertisers.
The production and distribution costs are fully covered
by advertising revenue. When you patronize our business
members and advertisers, please thank them for supporting
FOLKS.
Last but not least, the FOLKS annual meeting will take
place at the Lighthouse Restaurant and Event Center on
Thursday, May 16, when FOLKS will be celebrating its 20th
anniversary of working to preserve and protect Lake Keowee
and its watershed. Please mark your calendars and plan on
coming to this milestone event. We wish everyone a Happy
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In addition to the K-T Relicensing, in this issue we have
concentrated on Boating Safety as we approach the days when
we start cleaning up the boat and getting ready to hit the
lake. Among the most dangerous boating activities is boating
under the influence, or BUI, which carries serious penalties.
Please read the short article on BUI (p. 24) and always have
a designated driver. We also provide information about safe
boating courses sponsored by the Golden Corner Lakes Sail
& Power Squadron (p. 17) and similar courses offered by the
Coast Guard Auxiliary.
FOLKS 2013 Annual Meeting
The FOLKS annual meeting will be held on
May 16, 2013, at the Lighthouse Restaurant and Event
Center. FOLKS was formed in May 1993, so this is
our 20th anniversary, and we are planning a special
annual meeting. Please circle the date on your calendars.
Full details will be sent to all members via e-mail and
postcards.
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There are five options for a Stakeholder to sign the AIP:
Testing for Consensus on the AIP
In measuring consensus on the AIP, each Primary Team Member will indicate his/
her concurrence on the AIP proposal using a five-point scale. The scale allows Team
Members to clearly communicate their intentions, assess the degree of agreement that
exists and register any dissatisfaction without holding up the rest of the Team. The fivepoint scale is as follows:
1 - Endorsement (i.e., Member likes it).
2 - Endorsement with Minor Point of Contention (i.e., basically, Member likes it).
3 - Agreement with Minor Reservations.
4 - Stand aside with Major Reservations (i.e., Member can live with it).
a. Do not have sufficient information to agree with the AIP.
b. Formal disagreement with all or part of the AIP, but will not oppose it.
5 - Withdraw – Member will not support the AIP and will not continue working within the stakeholder process. Member has decided to leave the Team and may choose to
use methods outside those provided in the Charter to meet his or her interests.
Consequences of Not Reaching Consensus
Any Primary Team Member that rates the AIP as a 4 or 5 must specify their Major
Reservation or Dissension respectively, in a written statement of 500 or fewer words
for inclusion in the Stakeholder Team’s Final Report (see Sections 18 and 19). Team
Members who share the same basic concerns can use a single reservation or dissension
statement of 500 or fewer words. Team Members rating the AIP as a 4 or 5 will also
identify themselves by name and Member Organization on their Major Reservation or
Dissension Statements.
Between the July signing date and the RA signing date of November 30, Duke
Energy and the Stakeholders will make all efforts to resolve Major Stakeholder issues
to allow as many Stakeholders as possible to sign the RA. Concurrently, a significant
amount of work will be done to put the AIP into its final filing format.
Consensus on the RA
For the RA, the choice is either to sign and commit to abiding by the entire
agreement or not to sign. There are no levels of consensus for the RA. F
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Musing with Patrick McMillan
How about this
crazy weather? Are you
getting frustrated with
either being flooded or
parched, temperatures
that refuse to sink low
enough to stimulate
flowering on some of
those temperate bulbs
and rise to levels that
fry Rhododendrons regardless of how much
water you dump on
them? Join the ranks of
those of us who aren’t
quite sure how to react to changes in our weather patterns,
our gardening habits and tastes. And there are also water use
and sustainability to think about. It isn’t very ethical to have a
landscape that uses excessive water, and soon it probably will
be mandated that we don’t. We have been forced to experiment
and to replace some of our plant material at the SC Botanical
Garden. It may be depressing, but it also can be exciting. The
change from a zone 7b to an 8a opens many more doors on
super cool plants.
So, where do you look in the world for plant material that
can cope with volatility and also perform well with little or
no irrigation? We are experimenting with plants from Texas,
Arizona, Mexico, even South Africa, Argentina, Crete and
northern Africa! If you visit the Geology Museum courtyard at
the SCBG, you’ll probably think you’ve just been transported
to Phoenix. Though we’re early in the process I would like to
highlight some plants we’ve found that do very well in our
volatile climate.
The most apparent additions to the garden are the many
Agave, which grow throughout the warmer, dry portions of the
New World and can make stunning additions to the landscape.
Many gardeners think they’re just not cold hardy. There are
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many that are very hardy; the challenge is moisture in the
winter. There are some incredible species that perform very well
for us here if planted in standard, well-drained soil. The most
impressive to me is Agave gentryi “Jaws” (below left), a cultivar
of a species that is found at relatively high elevations in the
Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. It will attract a lot of attention
because it is different from most Agave grown in the east in
that it is dark green, not bluish. It has become a huge 3-foot tall
plant in our gardens and has not suffered any moisture or cold
damage, having weathered several nights in the teens. A friend
in Raleigh, which is a true zone 7, has also had no problems
with cold-hardiness down to the single digits. If you like Agave,
you’ll love this one. Just remember to give it a lot of space. As an
added bonus, the large plants will produce several young plants
called pups at their base every year. Simply cut them away and
share them with friends, or plant elsewhere in your garden. A
very similar species, Agave salmiana ssp. ferox “Green Goblet,”
has also done very well for us. The leaves on this species tend
to arch away from the plant rather than being strictly upright
or curving inwards like Agave gentryi. It produces copious
numbers of pups each year.
If you like the giant, bluish Century Plant that you see
on the coast or in Florida, you’ll be happy to know that it is
hardy here, but appreciates the protection that can be provided
from wind by your home or a wall. There are several that
have survived in Seneca for decades now and even flower,
producing their 20-foot tall flower stalks every couple decades.
The hardy giant is known botanically as Agave americana var.
protoamericana.
And then there are the other forty or so species that can be
grown here but with more attention needed for site preparation.
These plants would prefer to be grown in beds that are raised
a few feet above the surrounding soil. This is actually very easy
and the best mix in trials here and elsewhere in the east consists
of using half native soil, half compost with a top-dressing of
gravel (preferably PermaTill) in the upper several inches. These
mounded beds should be 3-4’ wide at a minimum and raised
at least 18” after settling above the surrounding soil. Do this
and there is no end to the dwarf and peculiar species of Agave
and succulents that you can add to your landscape. Among my
favorites for our area are Agave victoria-reginae, A. parryi, A.
toumeyana, A. ocahui, and A. bracteosa. Where do you find these
plants? Mail order nurseries such as Plant Delights in Raleigh
and Yucca Do in Texas are specializing in these drought-loving
plants and are great sources.
Besides the Agave there are many other plants of similar
shape that thrive here. False Aloe and Hesperaloe are incredible
and will grow quite well in standard garden soil. The low,
succulent yucca-like clump of leaves of Hesperaloe parviflora
will produce brilliant red to orangish-red flowers all summer
and fall. It also comes in a yellow form. This is the most
popular species to plant in our area. There are two other species
that we are growing at SCBG, Hesperaloe funifera, a giant with
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Save The Date
Keowee–Toxaway
Online Library
2013 Lake Sweep Dates
There is a wealth of information available for
citizens to read on the Duke Energy Relicensing
public online library:
April 13-21 and September 21-27
Once again we will be planning a thank you
picnic following the spring lake sweep. If you
are interested in this one-day effort, please call
the FOLKS office.
<http://www.duke-energy.com/keowee-toxawayrelicensing/online-library.asp>
Depending upon how deeply you want to
dive, the reports range from the minutes of all
Stakeholder meetings to the huge Comprehensive
Report submitted to the USACE and SEPA.
The Initial Study contains reports on: Fish
Community Survey; Hydro Structures National
Register of Historic Places Assessment Report;
Shoreline Erosion Study Report; Reservoir Level
and Project Flow Releases Report; Addendum to
Model Verification Report; Water Supply Study
Report; Water Supply Study Report Addendum 1;
Wetlands Study Report.
FOLKS Forum
Thursday, May 2, 2013
@ Duke World of Energy
Refreshments at 6:00
Forum 6:30pm
Of special interest to all fisher-people:
David Coughlan, Duke Energy, will make
a presentation on the KT Relicensing Fish
Community Assessment Study.
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From p. 4
less showy flowers, and H. campanuliflora with pink bell-like
flowers. You can see ours in the Geology courtyard and in the
Children’s Garden.
Dasylirion are collectively known as Sotol, and most of
the species will do well in our climate, if given great drainage.
One species, Dasylirion wheeleri, is a real winner. It will grow
in standard garden soil. It forms large, narrow-leaved, bluishgreen mounds of foliage
that are very attractive,
and after a few years in
summer will be topped
by large, dense yellowishwhite flower stalks. We are
starting to see this plant
offered in local garden
centers, and it is sure to
become a standard. I’m
a Dasylirion nut and
if you take the time to
look around the Garden,
you’ll find every species
capable of growing in our
climate. Some of them
even form massive stalks 10 or more feet tall covered with long,
narrow grass-like leaves. I recently saw a decades-old specimen
of Giant Tree Sotol, Dasylirion miquihuanensis, in Raleigh,
which looked like something out of a Dr. Seuss tale.
Once you open the door to an obsession with succulents,
you’ll soon find literally hundreds of species that can be grown
here. Companions to your Agave will soon include plants like
Beargrass (Nolina), Yucca, Manfreda, Delosperma and the list
goes on. I have to mention Yucca just because we all know it,
but few of us have experienced the most impressive species.
Yucca linearifolia is a gem! Covered with leaves that are only
one-half inch wide and a foot long and forming a strict upright
stem that may reach head-height in many years, it is a soft,
beautiful species that performs well here in the east. Another
one worth mentioning is Yucca treculeana ssp. canaliculata. This
one is just mind-blowing, though few of us could allocate the
space it needs. Imagine a Yucca that is 20 feet tall with 12-foot
long leaves! It will be several years before ours achieves such a
stature, but for a succulent nut, this is a sacred colossus from
the Rio Grande Valley.
We can even incorporate cacti into our landscapes. One
species of Cholla that achieves heights of five feet or more is
very well suited to growing in well drained soils here: Cholla
imbricata. Many smaller barrel and hedgehog forms can also be
grown in a raised bed. Adding incredible species of companion
plants can greatly increase the color palette throughout
the year. Argentine Yellow False Crocus (Nothoscordum
sellowianum) adds solid mounds of yellow flowers to a dry
bed from November till spring. So, open your mind, do some
experimentation of your own, and remember that the only real
failure is found in not trying at all. Come see us and our crazy
plants at the South Carolina Botanical Garden soon.
Patrick McMillan, PhD
Director SCBG
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DON’T LET POLLUTION
GO DOWN THE DRAIN!
We all live downstream!
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Practical Limnology – The Irony of Development
By Dr. John Hains, Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences
One of the outcomes of having a decent memory and
living more than a few decades is that we get to make all sorts
of comparisons. Our children often roll their eyes (causing
them to do this is another one of those simple pleasures for
me). As we communicate to them how things used to be, their
eyes roll and they respond “what-EV-er.” Simple pleasures.
I’ve watched several reservoirs develop and each one has
unique qualities. In the case of Lake Keowee, the waters were
exceptionally clear. In some inflowing streams I observed trout
swimming almost unconcerned. In the case of Lake Norman,
north of Charlotte NC, that new lake was more turbid and
development was quick and dense compared to Keowee.
Hartwell is so large, and is an interstate lake that it is still being
developed. Private utilities have different policies and practices
compared to lakes built by federal agencies. Richard B. Russell
Lake (RBR) offers an interesting comparison.
Another outcome is an opportunity to fulfill the advice of
Kurt Vonnegut who long ago suggested that over our lifetimes
we should make collections of delicious ironies. I have a decent
collection, some of which I confess that I’ve caused myself. A
sense of humor helps as well. But recently, as I’ve read some
of the newspaper reports on the various conflicts regarding
the future of Lake Keowee, I have reflected on the history of
reservoirs in this region and the resulting ironies. We so often
articulate noble goals and higher principles, and then fail so
miserably to live up to them.
In the case of Lake Keowee, like most other reservoirs,
the lake began with very little development. The original plans
for Lake Keowee have been mentioned in recent news reports.
But there was always intent to develop the lake.
Richard B. Russell Lake is the last of the large reservoirs
in the Savannah Basin, and probably the last one that will be
built for a very long time, if ever. (I note that on old system
maps of the Corps of Engineers, there were additional dam
sites on the Broad River (GA) and two sites on the Chattooga
River, all of them quite unlikely today.) I have an old document
that expresses opposition to the Trotters Shoals Project, as the
RBR Project was called at that time. There was considerable
opposition by environmentalists and some political opposition.
The RBR Project was one of the water projects that then
President Carter tried to “‘kill” in order to eliminate wasteful
While my experience didn’t include memory of the
Keowee River, I do remember the early days of Lake Keowee
before it had completely filled. Oconee Nuclear Station was
still under construction, and Jocassee Dam was still unfinished
as well. The new Lake Keowee had almost no development
whatsoever. In the fall of that year the lake was still not full.
The colors were spectacular. Beavers were making dens all along
the shores. Deer frequently swam across the new lake. And
there were rumors of a development company called Realtec.
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spending. It required considerable political influence and careful planning to bring the Trotters Shoals (RBR) Project to completion.
There was some indication that the Keowee-Toxaway Project was politically linked to the RBR Project. This, in itself, is less interesting
than the way people have reacted to both projects.
If the people of Lake Keowee would like to see what Lake Keowee might be like with a significant riparian buffer around the lake,
they should visit RBR. That lake has a minimum of 300 feet of riparian buffer around nearly the entire lake. There are no private boat
docks and almost no development except for a couple of state parks and a marina. There are abundant access areas all around the lake.
It is easy to find quiet solitude on RBR almost any day. Twenty years after it filled I could sit on almost any shore and watch foxes or
other wildlife active on a nearby shore. Deer still frequently swim across the lake. In contrast, Lake Keowee, while still in possession of
clear waters, does not offer much in the way of quiet solitude. While the concept of a riparian buffer is spoken of, it does not seem to
exist as any kind of reality. On some days in the summer … do I really need to expand on this?
Lake Keowee has attracted a tremendous amount of investment and development. And we seem to yearn for less of it. The massive
public and political influence to complete the RBR Project was successful. And today, there is criticism of the project because the kind
of development that can be observed on other lakes is restricted by the project management plan.
Anyone who has lived for a few decades knows that people are often inconsistent and often contradictory in both word and deed.
For me it is another one of those delicious ironies: once we have achieved some goal, we often seem so dissatisfied with it. Perhaps it is
reason enough to set those goals at levels that are unachievable. We seem fairly successful at that as well. F
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Winter Birding with the Keowee-Clemson Bird Club
“Despite the chill, winter days offer great opportunities to see and hear birdlife in the Upstate.”
By Matt Johnson, Lecturer - Biological Sciences Clemson University
I think most bird watchers would agree that the real
exciting times to see and hear birds are during spring and fall
migration. Species that neither breed nor winter in our area
make a mad dash through the Carolinas, heading north or
south in haste to get to where the getting’s good. This past
fall’s migration wrapped up in November, a time that seems
like forever ago as I write this article in early February. By now,
winter has been getting on for almost two months and many
of us wildlife watchers are anxiously awaiting warmer weather
and greener branches.
Keowee, but also the mountains of South Carolina, plus greater
Pickens, Oconee and Anderson Counties.
On cold, dark mornings I have to remind myself that
birds are not deterred by a thick layer of frost on the ground.
We have a multitude of species that spend their winters here
with us, and it’s for them that I don a heavy coat and gloves
any available morning and head to my favorite local hot spot.
Perhaps it’s because I don’t love the cold, but I often find myself
surprised to share my mornings with other bird watchers too,
all of whom made the same decision to get out of a warm bed
on a frigid day to see what’s moving about.
A species of particular interest has been a frequenter of
Devil’s Fork State Park in Oconee County. The Red Crossbill,
a small songbird that usually stays up higher in the North
Carolina mountains during winter, has been seen several times
by hundreds of bird watchers (many of which had come from
all over South Carolina) at the state park since early January.
The name “crossbill” is suggestive too – the upper and lower
parts of this bird’s beak are actually crossed, an adaptation for
prying seeds almost exclusively from cones of conifers.
What I’ve learned from spending many frigid, winter
mornings with this club is two-fold. The first, as I’ve described,
is that there are crazy people like me, who voluntarily bundle
up in several layers to spend a morning out in the field. The
second is that there are some really exceptional things to see
on these mornings. This winter alone has produced several rare
species of bird, including different hummingbirds, ducks and
songbirds, plus our usual year-round inhabitants.
These people I’m speaking of are the members of the
Keowee-Clemson Bird Club. Started more than a year ago,
the club has about 90 members who communicate with one
another as part of a mailing list. As the name implies, this
club routinely visits the natural areas near Clemson and Lake
Male Red Crossbill photographed by KCBC member at Devil’s Fork
State Park.The base of the bird’s beak is covered with seeds from
the cones of a Hemlock tree.
In addition to seeing Red Crossbills at Devil’s Fork,
a highlight of my winter has been getting my first look at
winter hummingbirds in South Carolina. Indeed, a sign of
warmer times for me is to catch a quick glimpse and telltale
“buzz” of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird zipping by my ear.
But the hummingbirds that spend their winters with us are
not the common Ruby-throateds; rather, a handful of other
species make their way around the Carolinas, few in number
but equally as impressive. It is the backyard habitat that they
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usually crave, and a few people in our area that have chanced to
keep their hummingbird feeders up during the winter have not
been disappointed. Those of you who shut your hummingbird
feeders down each fall when the lasts of the Ruby-throateds
depart might consider taking this chance too – it may pay off
for you next year.
The few warm days that we’ve had sprinkled in here and
there this January and February do signal that spring isn’t far
off. The Keowee-Clemson Bird Club has taken note of this,
and on the brisk morning of January 26 several of us hung
16 bluebird houses around the vicinity of South Cove County
Park in Oconee County. The tiny houses offer a small shelter for
bluebirds – and many other species – to nest in and hopefully
raise their young. These boxes are available at most home and
garden stores, and offer a quick and easy way to supplement the
feeding stations that many of you already use to attract birdlife
to your yard.
If, unlike me, you enjoy the cold weather, or if you too
are anxious for spring, remember that birds are with us in all
seasons. If you’re interested in getting together with others who
enjoy looking at birds no matter the time of year, then I urge
you to seek out the Keowee-Clemson Bird Club. Find out all
about what we do by visiting our Facebook page at: https://
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KCBC members hang bluebird boxes at South Cove County Park in
January.
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BOAT SAFELY & RESPECTFULLY 0N LAKE KEOWEE
PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS AND AMENITIES
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The information in this publication is being provided by the Friends of Lake Keowee Society- FOLKS - to
assist you to boat safely and responsibly on Lake Keowee. The South Carolina Boating Laws and Responsibilities Handbook (cover shown) may be downloaded at: www.boat-ed/sc.handbook.pdf_index.htm.
We have included below, some of the regulations that are most frequently ignored.
NEGLIGENT, WRECKLESS & OTHER ILLEGAL OPERATIONS
Please have a designated boat captain.
Please do not weave your boat or PWC through congested traffic
Please do not cause your boat or PWC to leave the water completely while
crossing the wake of another boat within 200 feet of the other boat
a moored or anchored boat
a wharf, pier or dock
a person in the water
All islands have reflective number signs on them which were produced and
erected by FOLKS through a grant from Duke Energy. They are relatively new so
some Lake Keowee Maps do not yet depict the numbers. All of the emergency
agencies have copies of maps showing all islands as well as the GPS coordinates
of the signs. This may be of assistance in emergency situations.
The Lake Keowee Islands are important for resident as well as migratory birds and otters, beavers, muskrats and many and many small water and land species. The recreational use of the islands is restricted to the period from sunrise to sunset. No overnight camping, erection of permanent structures, cutting of trees and lighting
of fires is allowed.
Unfortunately, there is significant litter along the shoreline and on the islands as well as on and under the
divers taking bottles and cans off the lake bottom every year. They wish to work themselves out of a job and you
can help make that wish come true by taking away from Lake Keowee all the trash from your enjoyable day on the
lake and even some left behind by others.
Lake Keowee is exceptionally beautiful against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. It is also one of
the cleanest lakes in the southeast. Part of the FOLKS Mission is to keep it that way for all to enjoy for generations
to come. Your help in keeping the lake clean and safe for all to enjoy will be appreciated.
Duke Energy completed the five year, multi million dollar Recreation Management Plan (RMP) that includes such amenities as: restrooms, courtesy docks and picnic areas at the public access areas to make your day
on the lake both more enjoyable and safer. The amenities currently available on the public access areas as well as
the public marinas are shown on the reverse side of this page. An ADA compliant fishing pier has been installed at
Stamp Creek and life preserver kiosks are available for children to use at High Falls and South Cove Oconee County
Parks.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES:
DNR CLEMSON OFFICE:
864-654-8266
DNR EMERGENCY 24 HOUR HOT LINE
1-800-922-5431
OCONEE COUNTY SHERIFF
864-638-4111
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PICKENS COUNTY SHERIFF
864-868-2603
keoweefolks@charter.net
FREE BOAT SAFETY INSPECTIONS
GOLDEN CORNER LAKES SAIL & POWER SQUADRON
4065 Keowee School Road
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Seneca, SC 29672
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
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Elegant & Distinctive Interiors
Welcome to Elegant & Distinctive Interiors, serving the Lake Keowee and Clemson area for over four years. We carry
over 75 lines of furniture, rugs, mattresses and accessories, and offer free local delivery. Complimentary interior design service is
available through our two interior design / sales staff members, who have over 25 years experience each.
Carrying four Amish lines from Ohio and Pennsylvania, we have the largest Amish furniture gallery in the area. Amish
craftsmen take great pride in their work, and each piece is bench made to your specifications, with limitless options for paint,
stain and hardware.
Come experience the latest in sleep comfort technology from Serta. We have the largest Serta I-comfort and I-series
mattress gallery in the area. Serta helps us sleep cooler, smarter and better with its gel sleep inventions in both foam and pocketed
coil mattresses.
Of course, our best sellers are sofas, chairs and recliners. We carry eight-way hand-tied solid maple hardwood, kiln-dried
framed sofas and chairs made in Hickory NC. Our most popular manufacturers include Sherrill, King Hickory, Taylor King and
Motioncraft.
Please remember Elegant & Distinctive Interiors for all your interior home furnishing needs. We are your one stop
source and your Quality, Custom, American Furniture store. Visit our website at <www.elegantdistinctive.com> or contact us
at <edinteriors@att.net>.
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The following article was reprinted from the USACE Savannah District website http://balancingthebasin.armylive.dodlive.mil/ and will give you a
picture of how complicated the operation of the Lower Savannah River Basin is. It is also noteworthy that the moves that the USACE wanted to
make, but were not permitted to make, were in the direction of requiring less water to be released from the KT project.You may subscribe to USACE
Savannah District e-mail list on this home page.
Why our Requests for Lower Flows Were Rejected
Posted on March 5, 2013 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
Recently the Savannah District sought approval from
state and federal agencies to deviate from the current drought
plan by keeping outflows at 3,800 cubic feet per second (cfs)
until the reservoirs refill to the top of their full summer pools.
Many people expressed interest in the outcome of this effort
and requested information on which agencies didn’t support
the proposed deviation. Stakeholders also wanted to know
justifications given for disapproval.
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increase, thereby facilitating spawning of multiple species of
fishes, including anadromous and imperiled species such as
American shad, Atlantic sturgeon, shortnose sturgeon and
robust redhorse. Reduced flows could affect spawning cues,
availability of spawning habitat, and larval survival.
Ultimately we could not get support from all our
cooperating agencies to keep flows at 3,800 cfs. For this
reason we are now targeting 4,000 cfs in accordance with the
drought plan. Although this outcome may be discouraging for
upper-basin stakeholders, it is important to understand the
cooperating agencies did grant unanimous approval of the July
2012 Environmental Assessment which allowed us to alter the
drought plan and reduce flows to 3,100 cfs from Nov. 1 to Jan.
31 in Drought Level 3. If not for this approval, we would have
flowed at 3,800 cfs throughout all of this winter.
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of water from the Augusta Shoals. A seasonal flow increase
according to the existing Drought Plan could potentially
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3,800 cfs discharge.
These are the natural resource agencies who must concur
with any changes to the current drought plan:
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Where the Chips Fell
The state agencies supported our proposed deviation to
temporarily hold the discharge at 3,800 cfs, but we were unable
to get the support of the federal agencies. The federal agencies
cited these reasons for rejecting the proposed deviation:
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We understand the lack of support for this proposal is
a disappointment to our upper-basin stakeholders. When
reservoir levels are low, people become very concerned about
how much water is released downstream and naturally want
to keep outflows to the absolute minimum. It is important to
realize, however, that these deviations would ultimately have
little impact on the overall reservoir levels. The real solution
is a return to normal and consistent rainfall. The last three
months of rainfall is convincing evidence demonstrating how
important regular rainfall is to reservoirs. We began getting
more rain in December. Most of December’s rain didn’t
become runoff because the soil needed to be recharged, but
by January the soil was saturated and we began seeing a sharp
rise in reservoir levels. When we increased outflows from 3,100
cfs to 4,000 cfs in early February, the shift to greater outflows
was negligible because we were getting sufficient rainfall and
runoff. The graph above demonstrates this.
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The rainfall we’ve been getting the past three months
is a relief but we aren’t out of this drought yet. The five-day
forecast is predicting little rain for the next few days but March
is typically the wettest month of the year by rainfall. Even
though we do remain cautiously optimistic for more rain this
month, long-term patterns are the best indication of recovery.
The only way we can be assured we are coming out of drought
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is observance of regular rainfall for more than a year. We will
continue to post information on this site, and we will remain
transparent with you through the process.
Russell Wicke
Savannah District Corporate Communications
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Lake Keowee Litter Mitigation
As the shoreline has developed, the amount of litter collected in the annual lake sweeps has been dropping. Now that
the access areas have been enhanced with courtesy docks, picnic areas, increased parking and restrooms, we expect increased
usage. FOLKS has been discussing ways of reducing litter at the access areas with Duke Energy for some time, and Duke has
developed new signage, which FOLKS will help to install. Two versions of new signage are shown below. Hopefully, the softer
touch will entice at least some recreators to Pack Out Your Trash. Duke Energy has not yet fully developed the sign placement
strategy, but FOLKS is discussing placement at some of the most heavily used island beaches and bank fishing areas at the
public access areas. F
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PROTECT LAND, AIR AND WATER
South Carolina Botanical Garden
150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC 29634
Saturday, March 30th, 2013 * 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Lawn Mower Exchange
Bin and Barrel Sale
Trade your gasoline powered lawn mower
for a discount towards the purchase
of an electric mower.
No Trade In No Problem.
Other lawn equipment will
be available for purchase.
For More Information Visit:
www.scdhec.gov/lawnmowerexchange
Please Pre Order Bins and Barrels. Visit:
www.clemsonbinandbarrelsale.com
Almost half of a typical household water use is
outside of the home;; half of your water bill.
Over one quarter of space in our landfills
is filled up with food and yard waste.
No gas or oil required, low maintenance and no
annual tune ups, cost effective — charge battery vs.
purchasing fuel, no emissions or accidental
oil/fuel spills and creates less noise.
Rain Barrels:
Item/Size
MSRP
Event Price
Electric Mowers:
Model
MSRP Event Price WITH Trade –In
Compost Bins:
Model
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MSRP
Event Price
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Introducing New Business Members
This new Sentinel feature introduces new corporate and business members. Given that business memberships and ads support our
expenses, we ask that FOLKS members welcome and patronize our new corporate and business members, and when you frequent their
establishments, thank them for supporting FOLKS.
Justin Winter & Associates, LLC
Southern Heritage Nursery
Since 2004 Justin and his team have specialized in selling
resale homes and home sites at The Cliffs Communities®
and The Reserve at Lake Keowee®. Justin Winter and his
associates are residents, members and property owners in the
communities in which they specialize, offering their clients
“independent thinking and objective advice” on real estate
transactions, membership changes and developments occurring
in the communities. With sales totaling more than 250 million
dollars, Justin has achieved the number one sales ranking since
2006 and is widely recognized as the North Lake Keowee
expert for Cliffs and Reserve resale property.
Southern Heritage Nursery is nestled in the beautiful,
rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where some
of the most exceptional plants are native. You need not look
far for natural beauty in our region, and integrating that
natural beauty into our gardens and landscaping is what we
are passionate about. Our selection includes many of our
most beloved native ornamentals, both common and rare. We
also have wonderful selections for your edible and medicinal
gardens as well. Native plants are always a good choice because
they are especially suited to our local growing conditions, and
require a lot less maintenance than most exotics. Check out
our website for a list of plants that we offer, as well as directions
to our nursery at SouthernHeritageNursery.com. Located 20
minutes north of Greenville SC, Southern Heritage Nursery
serves customers across the Upstate of SC, as well as the western
NC mountains.
Whether you’re buying or selling, Justin Winter &
Associates will provide accurate, realistic and concise market
information. You can rest assured that Justin and his team have
the acumen, drive and attitude required to ensure a rewarding
real estate experience.
2556 Old Tiger Bridge Road, Greer SC 29651
864-373-3660
e-mail: info@southernheritagenursery.com
119 Buck Ridge Road, Sunset SC 29685
864-481-4444
website: http://www.justinwinter.com
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You know what DUI is, . . .
but do you know about BUI?
Membership Update
Donations & Endowment Contributors
Welcome and thank you to the new members
and to those who have renewed at levels above Family in
2013 through March 7, 2013.
Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(BUI) is against the law as outlined in Section 50-21-112
of the South Carolina Boating and Safety Act of 1999.
If convicted, punishment includes (1) fines of several
hundred dollars, (2) the suspension of the right to operate
any watercraft for six months, both of which escalate with
repeated offenses, and (3) anyone whose rights to operate
a watercraft are suspended must complete an Alcohol and
Drug Safety Action Program.
Some boaters learn about BUI the hard way. Now that
you know what the penalties are, please consider that BUI is
as serious as DUI . . . and boats don’t have any brakes. Please
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New Business Members:
Southern Heritage Nursery
New Student Member:
Alec Kozicki
New Family Members:
Lonni & John Adams, Robert Ryan,
Leslie & Eric Sprogis
New & Renewing Patron Members:
Lois Ardelean & Bill Crommett, Phil Bowers, Jane &
Peter Brazy, Donald Brink, Susan & Jeff Buckalew,
Ann & Gary Castle, Barbara & Ed Donnelly, Carl
Dunn, Pat & EH Harris, Eileen Hayward, Lee &
Allen Johnston, Patti & Fred LaFontaine, Carol &
Charles Marsh, Sandra & Doug McKinney, June &
Carl Morris, Jean & Austin Smith, Judy & Lee Trad
New & Renewing Sponsor Members:
Venetta & Tom Berenz, Clark Riley, Ilaria & Stephen
Wood
Donations in Memory of Harry Darling:
Margot Anderson, Mrs Thomas Christensen, Alice
Craig, Carolyn & Don DeMoor, Deveril Eaton, Mrs
Carroll Foster, Mrs Harold Graeb, Helen & Bob
Haglund, Jacqui & Jim Hamilton, Gwen & Barry
Hart, Alice & Jay Kennedy, Joan & Albert Kishbaugh,
Elizabeth & John Reimer, Eileen Saunby, Jean & Bob
Snider, Peggy & Zeus Stevens, Eleanor & Ed Swain,
Reggie & Ben Turetzky, Mrs James Van Senus, Mrs
Theron Wiggins, Wilma & Irvin Winik
Matching Donation Companies:
Johnson & Johnson
When you renew, please consider
stepping up to the next level:
Patron - $100 - Sponsor - $250
If you would like to help increase FOLKS
membership in your community, consider
becoming a Community Contact. Please call
Maryjo at the FOLKS office to find out how easy
it can be.
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FOLKS Corporate & Business Members
We appreciate the support of our Corporate and Business Members and know that they will appreciate your patronage.
When you do so, please thank them for supporting FOLKS.
Corporate Members
Blue Ridge Electric Coopertive, Inc.
City of Seneca
Cliffs Land Partners, LLC
Duke - World of Energy
Greenville Water
ITRON
Keowee Key Property Owners Assn.
Lake Keowee Real Estate
Michelin North America
The Reserve at Lake Keowee
Waterford Pointe Homeowners Assn.
Head-Lee Nursery
Hidden Cove
ING Financial Partners
The Investment Center
JC Sports
Jocasee Lake Tours
Jocasee Real Estate
Justin Winter & Associates, LLC
Kroeger Marine and Construction
The Lake Company-Lake Keowee
Lake Keowee Marina
Lighthouse Restaurant & Event Center
Northwestern Supply
Palmetto Lakeside Service
Patti & Gary - 1st Choice Realty
Precious Cargo Diving
Professional Gardening Services
Perry & Sally Rogers, Real Estate Inc.
ReMax Foothills at Lake Keowee
South Carolina Bank and Trust
Southern Heritage Nursery
Spencer & Stutzman, CPAs
Strickland Marine Center
Terminix
The Tiki Hut
Trees Unlimited/Shorescapes
Upstate Insurance Agency
Ware Properties, LLC
Winchester Enterprises/Mr. Mulch
Wine Emporium
Business Members
1st Choice Realty
Action Septic Tank Services
Airey Law Firm, Ltd. Co.
Archadeck
Blinds And Us
Bob Hill Realty
Custom Docks
Don Brink CPA
Dorn’s Landscape Service
English Home Builders
Financial Dynamics
For The Birds, Inc.
Goldie & Associates
Greg Sosebee & Associates
The Happy Berry
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“These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer
when we cut back on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely
slows the growth and saves them a lot of work.”
“You aren’t going believe this Lord. When the grass stops
growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more money to
water it so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it.”
“What nonsense! At least they kept some of the trees.
That was a sheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The
trees grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in
the summer. In the autumn they fall to the ground and form
a natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil and protect the
trees and bushes. Plus, as they rot, the leaves form compost to
enhance the soil. It’s a natural circle of life.”
“You better sit down, Lord. The Suburbanites have
drawn a new circle. As soon as the leaves fall, they rake them
into great piles and have them hauled away.”
“No! What do they do to protect the shrub and tree
roots in the winter and keep the soil moist and loose?”
“After throwing away your leaves, they go out and buy
something they call mulch. They haul it home and spread it
around in place of the leaves.”
“And where do they get this mulch?”
“They cut down trees and grind them up.”
“Enough! I don’t want to think about this anymore.
Saint Catherine, you’re in charge of the arts. What movie have
you scheduled for us tonight?”
“Dumb and Dumber, Lord. It’s a real stupid movie
about...”
“Never mind. I think I just heard the whole story.”
Gardening Naturally!
Conversing with the Creator
By Kay Wade
First of all, let it be known that I did not write the
following, but I wish I had. I found this on the Purdue
Extension Service website, and though it was written for the
Midwest, it applies everywhere. The author was unknown, so
if anyone out there within reading distance knows who wrote
it, let me know so I can give credit where credit is due.
Imagine the conversation the Creator might have with
St. Francis about this: “Frank, you know all about gardens
and nature. What in the world is going on down there in the
Midwest? What happened to the dandelions, violets, thistle
and stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect, no-maintenance
garden plan. Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand
drought and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the longlasting blossoms attracted butterflies, honey bees and flocks of
songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colors by now. But
all I see are these green rectangles.”
“It’s the tribes that settled there, Lord. The Suburbanites.
They started calling your flowers ‘weeds’ and went to great
extent to kill them and replace them with grass.”
“Grass? But it’s so boring. It’s not colorful. It doesn’t
attract butterflies, birds and bees, only grubs and sod worms.
It’s temperamental with temperatures. Do these Suburbanites
really want all that grass growing there?”
“Apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it
and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilizing grass
and poisoning any other plant that crops up in the lawn.”
“The spring rains and cool weather probably make grass
grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.”
“Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it grows a little, they
cut it -- sometimes twice a week.”
“They cut it? Do they then bale it like hay?”
“Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in
bags.”
“They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?”
“No, sir. Just the opposite. They pay to throw it away.”
“Now let me get this straight. They fertilize grass so it
will grow. And when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to
throw it away?”
“Yes, sir.”
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