SCE&G program offers incentives for recycling secondary refrigerators and freezers
July 11, 2016Incentives include $50 rebate, free pickup and improved energy efficiency CAYCE, SC – Recycling old, secondary refrigerators and freezers just got easier. SCE&G’s new appliance recycling program for residential electric…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory for Saluda River
July 8, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has lifted the swimming advisory that has been in place for the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in…
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Michelin invests for sustainable growth in North America
June 27, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America has invested more than $3.1 billionon manufacturing capacity and infrastructure and other developments since 2011 in support of its sustainable growth strategies, the Company…
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S.C. climbing team to ascend Alaska’s famed Denali
June 7, 2016Mountaineering experts and Green Berets begin climbing this week CAMDEN, S.C. – Environmental attorney and S.C. State Guard Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin will join a team of four climbers –…
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Zipit Wireless selected by EnviroVac for emergency notification of environmental disasters
June 2, 2016Leading provider of industrial and environmental services adopts critical messaging solution for mobile alerting to field technicians. Zipit Wireless announced that EnviroVac, the premier provider in industrial and environmental cleaning…
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City of Columbia expands hospitality district recycling program
May 25, 2016The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is pleased to announce the installation of 13 new recycling containers in Columbia’s hospitality districts. New blue containers will be installed along the…
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Irmo Middle School receives research grant from Lowes for Monarch Migration
May 24, 2016IRMO, SC – Irmo Middle School (IMS) has received a $2,425.00 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for students to continue their research project titled Monarch and Milkweed Migration. The grant…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top rating
May 20, 2016Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce the district has been notified that it has received a satisfactory rating by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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County of Lexington replacing trees on South Lake Drive
May 20, 2016The County of Lexington will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21, in an effort to provide required clearance for overhead utility…
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Bioblitz at Congaree National Park to feature wide range of activities
May 13, 2016Friday, May 20 and Saturday May 21, 2016 A cast of characters will soon converge at Congaree National Park. Scientists, with binoculars in hand; students, gazing intently at the treetops;…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 10, 2016Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards to honor its efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following ReWa departments received safety awards: Administrative…
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Lexington County: April’s “Green is Clean” month a success!
May 6, 2016On the 22nd of March, the Lexington County Council, by resolution, proclaimed April as “Green is Clean Month” and encouraged Lexington County citizens to participate in the several events to…
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SETi and Seoul Viosys announce availability of the violeds™ MOSCLEAN on Amazon.com
April 26, 2016Mosquito Trap Proves to be Highly Effective on Mosquitos Carrying Zika Virus COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) and Seoul Viosys announce the availability of the violeds™…
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SETi and Seoul Viosys announce availability of the violeds™ MOSCLEAN on Amazon.com
April 26, 2016Mosquito Trap Proves to be Highly Effective on Mosquitos Carrying Zika Virus COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) and Seoul Viosys announce the availability of the violeds™…
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Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala
April 8, 2016Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…
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Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala
April 8, 2016Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival
April 5, 2016The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 14 – 17 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway,…
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Congaree National Park to conduct controlled burns
April 5, 2016Park works to enhance habitat and reduce wildfire threats Congaree National Park plans to complete a controlled burn on approximately 600 acres of park woodlands during the month of…
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Terry Childress recognized with WEASC Awards
April 1, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Mr. Terry Childress, Line Maintenance Supervisor for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), was recognized at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with the Water Environment Association of South…
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Ozone season begins April 1 – DHEC to provide daily ozone forecast
April 1, 2016Ozone season begins April 1 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has begun issuing daily forecasts for ground-level ozone, the agency announced today. High concentrations of ozone…
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Wings Across South Carolina Bioblitz
March 28, 2016Special Event to Celebrate Birds at Congaree National Park As the days grow longer and the subtle hues of winter give way to the vibrant green of spring, Congaree…
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Earth Day cleanups are part of the problem
March 25, 2016By Rudy Socha CEO Wounded Nature – Working Veterans Annual litter cleanups add an additional 12 million plastic trash bags to landfills every year. Wounded Nature – Working Veterans…
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Earth Day cleanups are part of the problem
March 25, 2016By Rudy Socha CEO Wounded Nature – Working Veterans Annual litter cleanups add an additional 12 million plastic trash bags to landfills every year. Wounded Nature – Working Veterans…
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ReWa honors dedicated employees on World Water Day
March 23, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources would like to extend a sincere thank you to all its 198 employees for their efforts in keeping Upstate waterways clean as part of…
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City of Columbia accepting submissions for Praise Fest for Peace and Youth Violence Prevention Expo
March 21, 2016The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Praise Fest for Peace concert and the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, both of which will be held…
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ReWa wins Spirit of Einstein Award
March 21, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Roper Mountain Science Center, Roper Mountain Science Center Association as well as Greenville County Schools have recognized Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) for its work in the business…
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Thousands of acres secured with Congaree Land Trust
March 14, 2016The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has put the finishing touches on securing conservation easements on three significant properties, adding another 2,330 acres and reaching a total of 62, 577 protected…
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Richland Conservation District receives state award
February 24, 2016The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was named the 2015 Outstanding Conservation District of the Year by the SC Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD). “We are honored to receive…
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PSI promotes David Sabol to Executive Vice President
February 4, 2016Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) announces the promotion of David Sabol, P.E., to Executive Vice President. Sabol will oversee PSI operations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia,…
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New teaching site for the Upstate’s only wilderness skills school
February 2, 2016Entering its fourth year, primitive survival training instills confidence in living in the wild PICKENS COUNTY, SC – EarthSkills, LLC, a wilderness self-reliance school, recently opened its new teaching…
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Campsites at Congaree National Park now available through online reservation system
January 27, 2016HOPKINS, SC – Developed campsites at Congaree National Park can now be reserved through an online registration system. Reservations for campsites at Longleaf and Bluff campgrounds can be made online through…
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S.C. Sierra Club to host National Sierra Club President and recognize state lawmakers, others at 2016 Annual Awards Banquet
January 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday evening, January 30th, the South Carolina Sierra Club will host its 7th Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction in the rear gala room at Michael’s Cafe’ and…
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Renewable Water Resources’ public education campaign recognized as finalist at InnoVision awards reception
December 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) was one of two finalists for the 2015 InnoVision Awards in the Community Service Category. The InnoVision Awards Program, founded by Deloitte in…
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Congaree Land Trust Land Protection Consultant, William P. Cate receives prestigious Tree Farmer of the Year Award
December 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) is pleased to announce that CLT Land Protection Consultant, William P. “Billy” Cate, has received the South Carolina Tree Farmer of the…
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EnviroSouth grows along with local market demand
November 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Andrew Simmons has joined EnviroSouth’s team of professionals as a Staff Geologist. Simmons is a graduate of Clemson University where he studied geology and applied hydrogeology. He…
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Debunking offshore drilling in South Carolina
November 4, 2015By Terry Munson The second worst thing that could happen to Georgetown County on the energy front is to have no oil/natural gas jobs materialize. The very worst thing…
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“Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop” hosted by the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium
October 15, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works…
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Vital Spaces founder achieves Building Biology Certification
October 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate business owner Angela Self is among the first in the state to become a certified building biology environmental consultant from the International Institute for Building-Biology &…
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Renewable Water Resources sweeps debris from the Reedy River
September 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources employees and volunteers took part in the 27th annual Statewide Beach Sweep/River Sweep last weekend. Each year thousands of people volunteer for the Sweep,…
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Tenth drug take-back day collects 1,810 pounds of medication
September 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Project Rx: A River Remedy held its tenth drug take-back event on Saturday, September 19th for Upstate residents to properly dispose of their unused or unwanted medications.…
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Sonoco achieves 5-year sustainability targets
September 5, 2015Substantially Lowers CO2, Water Usage While Improving Plant Waste Reduction, Establishes New 2020 Improvement Goals HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, released…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council to proclaim “Solarize Columbia Day”
September 2, 2015New partnership is the latest step towards a greener more sustainable Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will issue a proclamation today making the…
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Renewable Water Resources presented NACWA PEAK Performance Awards
July 31, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently was awarded the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for all ReWa Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF) for…
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ReWa kicks off social media campaign
July 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is giving away free gear in return for “Be Freshwater Friendly” actions. In celebration of their seven Be Freshwater Friendly initiatives, ReWa has…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
July 15, 2015South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, July 18th, from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Glenn McConnell financial center, located at 3460…
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City of Columbia tosses the bin for recycling roll carts
July 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division announced that the curbside recycling program will be upgraded from the 18-gallon bins to 95-gallon roll carts for residents. “Today,…
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HRP Associates Adds Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist
July 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist. Caldwell will work with HRP’s…
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Santee Cooper Selects M. B. Kahn to construct the Lake Moultrie Phase II Reliability Improvements
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Santee Cooper selected M. B. Kahn Construction Company to construct the Lake Moultrie Phase II Reliability Improvements at their Regional Water System Facility located in Moncks Corner.…
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Santee Cooper Selects M. B. Kahn to construct the Lake Moultrie Phase II Reliability Improvements
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Santee Cooper selected M. B. Kahn Construction Company to construct the Lake Moultrie Phase II Reliability Improvements at their Regional Water System Facility located in Moncks Corner.…
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