South Carolina’s Water Resources
Each of us depends on water for nearly all aspects of life. From drinking water, growing food, and producing electricity to manufacturing, recreation, and healthy rivers. Having access to plentiful,...
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Oct 16, 2020 | Water
Each of us depends on water for nearly all aspects of life. From drinking water, growing food, and producing electricity to manufacturing, recreation, and healthy rivers. Having access to plentiful,...
Oct 14, 2020 | Water
Will we have enough water – where and when we need it? Planning for future water needs is an ongoing process to determine how much water we have (and expect to have in the future), how much water we...
Sep 21, 2020 | In the Garden, Water
The weather events and weather patterns of recent years, like the “1000 year storm” in 2015 associated with Hurricane Joaquin, have left residents grappling with water management in their yards. On...
Aug 26, 2020 | Water
Improper paint disposal and brush cleaning can strain to the municipal wastewater treatment system, damage septic systems and pollute groundwater and downstream water bodies. Properly cleaning paint...
Have you ever looked in your pond and seen what could only be described as an alien egg? Bryozoans certainly look like something from out of this world and are often mistaken for many common pond...
Jul 15, 2020 | Water
If not properly managed, stormwater runoff can have detrimental and costly impacts to personal property. Particularly during severe weather, high-intensity or long-duration rainfall can lead to...
Jun 17, 2020 | Water
When designing the perfect landscape, plants often take center stage. However, the “hardscaped” areas of our yard are where we often relax and enjoy the fruits of our botanical labor. Rather than...
Jun 11, 2020 | Water
What is a Rain Chain? A rain chain is an alternative to the traditional downspout. Rain chains originated in Japan, where they have been used for hundreds of years. More recently, rain chains have...
Meet Your Stormwater Pond Do you know if you have a stormwater pond in your neighborhood? Chances are that you do, but you might call it by another name, perhaps a lagoon, lake, or just the local...
Maintenance of a Stormwater Pond for Long-Term Performance Maintenance of stormwater pond systems is not only critical to maintaining their benefits to the community, but also to reduce impact on...
May 8, 2020 | Photo Blog, Ponds, Water
Maintaining recreational pond health requires an understanding of various water quality parameters and how they interact with the living and non-living components of a pond. Properly managing water...
Feb 17, 2020 | Water
Freshwater Streams Healthy streams provide countless benefits to both the community and the environment. These benefits include recreational opportunities, reduced downstream flooding, and increased...
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