About Us
Protecting Lake Keowee
The Lake Keowee Source Water Protection Team (LKSWPT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed by Duke Energy in 2017 to monitor and protect the water quality of Lake Keowee. LKSWPT consists of eight organizations working together to ensure Lake Keowee's water is safe for residents, for recreation, drinking water consumption, and for energy-production. We provide educational information, manage grants for septic system repairs and replacements, connect landowners to land protection opportunities, and partner with other organizations for the shared goal of maintaining and protecting the watershed.
What part of Upstate South Carolina is in the watershed? Find a map of the Lake Keowee watersheds here.
Our Goals and Objectives
The Lake Keowee Source Water Protection Team (LKSWPT) works to protect, maintain, and improve water quality in the Lake Keowee watershed by addressing both existing water quality issues and identifying potential issues associated with continued development of the area.
Our Outreach Efforts
Our current areas of focus include:
The Septic Program, which offers funding to qualified residents to repair or replace failing septic systems in the Lake Keowee watershed.
The Adopt-A-Stream Program, a volunteer citizen science program for monitoring and tracking local water quality.
You can explore other local volunteer opportunities here.
Our Members
The LKSWPT was founded by Duke Energy and brought together members that are involved in using and protecting the watershed. We currently have eight sponsoring entities. 
Meet our members:
From left to right - Susan Lunt (Clemson Extension), Erika Hollis (Upstate Forever), Scottie Ferguson (JSF2 Consulting), Elizabeth (Lee) Pierczynski (Greenville Water), Abby Weinshenker (Greenville Water), Alan Stuart (Duke Energy), Katie Hottie (Upstate Forever), Suzy McKinney (Friends of Lake Keowee Society), Martha Steele (Advocates for Quality Development), Melisa Ramey (Seneca Light and Water), Dale Wilde (Friends of Lake Keowee Society), Kyle Bennett (Pickens County) Missing from photo Sharon Hamilton (Advocates for Quality Development)
The Clemson Cooperative Extension acts as an advisory board member.
The Lake Keowee Source Water Protection Team (LKSWPT) is a 501(C) (3) non-profit corporation.
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