
Edneyville Library Speaker Series: Restoring Natural Floodplains – Building Resilience for Communities and Ecosystems
May 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Edneyville Library
Speaker: Pam Torlina, Community Engagement Director for Conserving Carolina
Restoring natural floodplains offers transformative benefits for both communities and ecosystems. This presentation will highlight Conserving Carolina’s innovative floodplain restoration projects along the French Broad River, focusing on their important role in mitigating flood risks, improving biodiversity, and enhancing water quality. Using real-world examples, such as the Pleasant Grove and Kings Bridge restorations, we’ll explore strategies to restore natural functions to floodplains and build resilience against extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Helene. Attendees will gain insights into effective restoration techniques, the power of community partnerships, and the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge. Join us to learn how these projects serve as a model for creating thriving, sustainable landscapes that support both people and nature.
Torlina received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of South Carolina Upstate and has been working with the Conservancy for nearly 19 years. She has more than 30 years of experience as a field biologist, naturalist, and outdoor educator. She has worked with the South Carolina State Park Service, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation-Youth Bureau, the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve, in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Edneyville Library’s calendar of events at this link.
The Edneyville Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Henderson County Public Library.
Contact Pam Torlina, pam@conservingcarolina.org, with questions or for more information.