Author Florence Williams at a Palmetto Conservation discusses her latest book, The Nature Fix – April 17
March 26, 2018
Join bestselling author Florence Williams at a Palmetto Conservation event to discuss her latest book, The Nature Fix. Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) will host a presentation and book signing by the…
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County of Lexington: Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event – April 14
March 26, 2018
Lexington County residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 9…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour – March 24
March 23, 2018
. The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations across the…
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Mullikin named Explorers Club Fellow
March 12, 2018South Carolina-based global expedition leader joins elite international organization By Chris Carter NEW YORK, N.Y. – South Carolina-based environmental attorney and global expedition Thomas S. Mullikin was welcomed into the…
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Mullikin named Explorers Club Fellow
March 12, 2018
South Carolina-based global expedition leader joins elite international organization By Chris Carter NEW YORK, N.Y. – South Carolina-based environmental attorney and global expedition Thomas S. Mullikin was welcomed into the…
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Upstate Forever and Heart of Boiling Springs will host community vision workshops
February 19, 2018
Upstate Forever and Heart of Boiling Springs will host a series of public workshops in partnership with Toole Design Group on Thursday March 22, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm and…
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Congaree Riverkeeper protects water rights
February 16, 2018
As Congaree Riverkeeper for the last six years, Bill Stangler works in the Midlands to protect the environmental quality of three different rivers and their tributaries because “water is a…
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Congaree Riverkeeper protects water rights
February 15, 2018As Congaree Riverkeeper for the last six years, Bill Stangler works in the Midlands to protect the environmental quality of three different rivers and their tributaries because “water is a…
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Riverbanks reduces plastics pollution with new eco-friendly partnership
January 26, 2018Riverbanks is proud to partner with JUST Water as part of the Zoo and Garden’s continued commitment to a greener and more sustainable planet. JUST Water is a bottled water brand dedicated…
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The City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, Greenville Technical College and Midlands Technical College are collaborating to provide environmental remediation training for contractors
January 22, 2018The City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, Greenville Technical College and Midlands Technical College are collaborating to provide environmental remediation training for contractors who are interested…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new board members
January 18, 2018Congaree Land Trust (CLT), a non-profit working to conserve central South Carolina has announced two new additions to its Board of Directors: Tripp W. Bradley and William M. Haselden. “We…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new board members
January 18, 2018
Congaree Land Trust (CLT), a non-profit working to conserve central South Carolina has announced two new additions to its Board of Directors: Tripp W. Bradley and William M. Haselden. “We…
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HRP associates awarded S.C. Department of Mental Health environmental contract
December 13, 2017
HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, has been awarded a two-year Environmental Consultant Services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) from the South…
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Two District Five schools win “Champions of the Environment” grants from DHEC
December 7, 2017Dutch Fork Middle School and Irmo High School have been awarded “Champions of the Environment” grants by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Established in 1993,…
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City encourages residents to recycle fried turkey used cooking oil
November 20, 2017Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can recycle used cooking…
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Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Day – November 11
November 6, 2017
New Location: Public Works Facility on Fairforest Way The November 11 event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the new public works facility located at 475 Fairforest Way in Greenville. As the event is…
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Conservation awards support gardening, composting projects at local schools
November 1, 2017
Students and teachers at several local schools will receive support for conservation education initiatives through the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Education Mini-Grants and the City of Columbia’s…
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Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st
October 31, 2017The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on December 1st at the 6th Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands. The Midlands…
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Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st
October 31, 2017
The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on December 1st at the 6th Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands. The Midlands…
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Terminix Service, Inc. warns for signs of rodents this fall and winter
October 24, 2017As the weather gets cooler, rodents like mice, rats and squirrels look for warmth inside of homes. In fact, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) estimated 45 percent of rodent…
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Mount Pleasant tops most active termite locations from Terminix Service, Inc.
September 28, 2017Curious where your city ranks on the list of most active termite locations in the Lowcountry? Terminix Service, Inc., the eighth largest pest control company in North America, has released…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces Downtown Clean Up Challenge Winner
August 14, 2017
The Oconee Economic Alliance, through the Destination Oconee initiative, is proud to announce that the City of Westminster was selected as the winner of the “Downtown Clean Up Challenge.” As…
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Pacolet Milliken supports Upstate Critical Lands Map
August 14, 2017
With the generous support of Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, local conservation organization Upstate Forever has completed a mapping project to identify the region’s most environmentally sensitive lands in regards to water…
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Spare the Air awards winners
August 2, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is proud to announce the 2017 Spare the Air Awards Winners – Clemson University Parking and Transportation Services and The COMET.…
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Spare the Air awards winners
August 2, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced the 2017 Spare the Air Awards Winners – Clemson University Parking and Transportation Services and The COMET. These winners are…
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Electronic Recycling & Paper Shredding Event – September 9
August 1, 2017Lexington County residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronics and shred paper documents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Southeast Collection and…
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Furman University accepting applications for Corporate Sustainability program
July 25, 2017Applications for the Furman University Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability are now being accepted. The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability is a program of Furman’s Center for Corporate and Professional…
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Charleston District awards Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project Contract
July 5, 2017Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes…
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Charleston District awards Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project Contract
July 5, 2017Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes…
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Solar Power comes to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport
June 21, 2017Pictured left to right: Michael Gibson, Vice President of Con Edison Solutions; Keller Kissam, President of Retail Operations for SCE&G; State Representative James E. Smith Jr.; Dan Mann, Executive Director…
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Coastal Expeditions and Patrick McMillian to Host Lecture and Bulls Island Exploration- June 24 & 25
June 19, 2017To help raise awareness and funding for the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge’s Sea Turtle Conservancy Program, Charleston’s premier outdoor outfitter Coastal Expeditions (working alongside Friends of Coastal South Carolina…
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DHEC, Clemson announce South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream Program
June 19, 2017The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Clemson University Center for Watershed Excellence are partnering to form the South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream (SCAAS) program. The…
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DHEC, Clemson announce South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream Program
June 19, 2017The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Clemson University Center for Watershed Excellence are partnering to form the South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream (SCAAS) program. The…
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Leaders in U.S. economy say “We Are Still In’ on Paris Climate Agreement
June 6, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – A grand total of 1,219 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S., representing the broadest…
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Leaders in U.S. economy say “We Are Still In’ on Paris Climate Agreement
June 6, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – A grand total of 1,219 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S., representing the broadest…
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Summers Corner recognized for conservation efforts by Audubon SC
June 5, 2017Audubon South Carolina (ASC) has recognized Summers Corner, a residential community, for its bird-friendly conservation efforts. The ASC’s new recognition program – Climate Resilient and Bird Friendly Communities – celebrates…
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Get a taste of local farms with the Midlands Farm Tour – September 9
June 5, 2017
Sustainable Midlands is excited to announce that the 2017 Midlands Farm Tour will be held Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Through the tour, Midlands citizens are…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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Mast General Store Hosts Land Trust Day – June 3
May 26, 2017
On Saturday, June 3, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
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Mayor Benjamin to make major announcement about 100% clean energy
May 24, 2017
Mayor Steve Benjamin is one of 26 mayors from across the United States who has joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign to announce a new effort to…
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Environmental Energy Forum – June 20
May 24, 2017
Change is afoot. We have a new president. We have a new governor. And for the first time in decades the General Assembly passed an infrastructure bill that includes a…
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Furman recognizes 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows
May 18, 2017The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized three local executives as 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows. They are: David Bereskin (CEO, Greenville Water) Ron Cotterman (Vice…
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Community partners celebrate Earth Day with activities for the whole family
April 18, 2017
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Whole Foods, and the City of Greenville are partnering to celebrate Earth Day in a daylong event that offers the entire family opportunities to reduce,…
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Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust presentation to take place at The Ponds April 9
March 21, 2017On Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m, the public is invited to attend a presentation from the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust at the historic Schulz Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Pkwy,…
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Spartanburg Water Lab Services Section Manager honored with industry award
March 20, 2017
Spartanburg Water Lab Services Section Manager Syndee Poteat was honored this week at the 2017 South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with its Crystal Crucible Award “for significant contributions that promote…
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Spartanburg Water water treatment facility takes top honors for superior quality
March 20, 2017
Spartanburg Water’s Landrum Water Treatment Facility recently received both state and national honors for excellence in water quality. The Partnership for Safe Drinking Water awarded the facility recently with its…
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DHEC: Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities among the state’s best
March 20, 2017
Seven of Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities were recently recognized for environmental and operation excellence from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC presented its Facility Excellence…
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