NEWBERRY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

It seems like every time I open the computer, there is a new invasive species making its way into South Carolina.  The newest invasion is...

Earth Day is Monday, April 22. A day we devote to raising awareness about environmental issues and promote actions to protect our...

In the 2020 Keep America Beautiful National Litter Study, 9 out of 10 littered items counted were 4″ and less, with cigarette butts being...

Kids adapt to change rather quickly, so let’s start them early to identify ways to make small changes in their routine that will make big...

It should go without saying that water is vital for plant survival. Plants use water for photosynthesis, the process by which green...

I’m glad you asked… sometimes referred to as “CDs”—conservation districts engage people with voluntary actions that keep our air, water,...

As I think ahead to the holidays, which are almost upon us, I’m thinking about those around us that may not have the extra income to...

The eastern copperhead is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, commonly found in South Carolina. They have a distinctive, dark...

Kudzu looks innocent enough, yet the invasive plant easily overtakes trees, landscapes, telephone poles, whatever is in its path. Kudzu...

Behind habit destruction, the #1 reason for threatened and endangered species is loss caused by Introduced Invasive Species! Introduced...

A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. There are many...

While running an errand today, I took the back roads. Newberry has some of the prettiest landscapes in the state. I often find myself...

South Carolina has a wide variety of farms that raise fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs, and animal products of all kinds. Our...

Up to 40% of all food produced in the US is currently wasted and 83% of this is either wasted in food services such as restaurants and...

Prescribed burns are often used as part of campaigns to restore native vegetation, because they can be used to totally clear a piece of...

Wild pigs have been present in coastal South Carolina since they were released by the Spanish in the 1500s. Their historic range was...

Over 70% of the earth's surface is covered in water. But of that water, just 1% is readily available for human use, and of that 1%, 99%...

Rain barrels capture rainwater from roof downspouts. The water is used for outdoor purposes on the property. Water can be used to hydrate...

Did you know? South Carolina has 12.0 million acres of forestland – 67% of the state’s total land area. Forestry is number two among...

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