Columbia Green and the City of Columbia’s Forestry and Beautification Division have planted 1,290 trees through their Beat the Heat partnership in just six months— a goal originally projected to take five years. Initially funded by a USDA grant administered through the Arbor Day Foundation with support from the InflationContinue Reading
Four schools in Richland County have received funding from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) to support hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives during the 2024 school year. The grants, part of RSWCD’s Mini-Grant program, provide up to $1,000 per project and aim to promote environmental awarenessContinue Reading
As the new academic year begins, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is rolling out a series of engaging conservation education programs designed for local youth and educators. These initiatives provide valuable opportunities to explore environmental stewardship and contribute to conservation efforts. For more details or to applyContinue Reading
How the City of Sumter, South Carolina is serving as a model for the rest of the world By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BECOME AN EXAMPLE, GLOBALLY, of environmental conservation-leadership, what with the Palmetto State’s having already placed some 3.5 million acres of a total 20.5. millionContinue Reading
The Mast Store will celebrate Friends Day this Saturday, September 11, by choosing a nonprofit partner. This year, Mast will support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF). On Friends Day, Mast will give 10 percent of the day’s sales to PCF. Guests may also “round-up” their purchases between September 10 –Continue Reading