Beat the Heat plants 1,290 trees in six months
2025-03-18
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—Continue Reading
Richland County Offers Grants for Conservation and Historic Preservation Projects
2025-01-23
Richland County is now accepting applications for grants aimed at preserving the county’s natural resources and historic sites. Nonprofits, neighborhood organizations, government agencies, commercial entities,Continue Reading
Work Begins on Congaree National Park Boardwalk Project
2025-01-22
Construction is underway at Congaree National Park to replace aging sections of the park’s iconic boardwalk. Contractors from McGary Construction began work on January 6,Continue Reading
The Director Selectee for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources
2024-12-27
Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago,Continue Reading
Volunteers pitch in to pack seeds
2024-10-24
Recently, volunteers from Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community and the University of South Carolina’s Student Nurses Association packed more than 3,000 seed packets for theContinue Reading
Columbia Provides Update on Canal Recovery Efforts
2024-10-19
The City of Columbia recently shared an update on the ongoing repair and recovery of the Columbia Canal. The announcement was made at a pressContinue Reading
Columbia Provides Water Aid to Asheville
2024-10-19
In response to a request from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper due to a water shortage, the City of Columbia, South Carolina, has stepped upContinue Reading
Columbia Now Accepting Nominations for Treasured Trees Program
2024-10-10
The Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department is inviting nominations for its 2024 Treasured Tree Program through November 1. This program aims to highlight and recognizeContinue Reading
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Launches Fall Seed Sanctuary
2024-09-29
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has reopened its popular Seed Sanctuary just in time for the fall planting season. County residents canContinue Reading
Visitor Center Expansion Underway in Irmo
2024-08-28
IRMO, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) organization marked a significant milestone on August 22 with a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the expansion ofContinue Reading
Ninety Six National Historic Site Hosts Archeology Day
2024-08-14
Ninety Six National Historic Site will hold its Archeology Day on August 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. This free, family-friendly event offers aContinue Reading