Upstate District Water Resource Agent, Water Resources Program Team, Abbeville County Cooperative Extension Office, Anderson County Cooperative Extension Office, Cherokee County Cooperative Extension Office, Greenville County Cooperative Extension Office, Greenwood County Cooperative Extension Office, Laurens County Cooperative Extension Office, McCormick County Cooperative Extension Office, Oconee County Cooperative Extension Office, Pickens County Cooperative Extension Office, Spartanburg County Cooperative Extension Office
Maintaining water quality in surface waters, particularly for ponds and irrigation reservoirs, is essential for safe water use but can be challenging to accomplish. Mitigating and reducing nutrient levels is critical for managing risks of…
South Carolina has many water resources that provide opportunities for water-based recreational activities including swimming, boating, and fishing. Participation in these activities produces significant economic benefits and supports many jobs throughout the state. However, at…
Healthy vegetation within buffer zones helps prevent erosion and intercepts sediment and pollutants (e.g., phosphorus) that can compromise water quality. The vegetation in buffer zones can include grasses, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and trees. Once established,…
Access to plentiful, clean water is critical for life and economic activity. South Carolina has typically been considered a water “rich” state, and surface and ground freshwater supplies have supported rapid population and economic growth…
Livestock need access to adequate volumes of clean water every day to grow and thrive. However, unrestricted livestock access to surface waters could impair surface water quality for livestock, aquatic organisms, and downstream users.1 This…
Dredging is often one of the larger projects a pond owner may consider; successful projects require careful planning and frequently involve hiring a professional experienced in planning, permitting, and completing similar work. This publication provides…
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when algal communities and cyanobacteria dominate water bodies or produce toxins or other compounds that can cause taste or odor issues in water and negatively impact the health of aquatic ecosystems.…
Water use and reporting regulations in South Carolina have gone through substantial changes over time. Current regulations contain permitting, registration, and reporting requirements for significant water withdrawals throughout the state. The relevant regulations vary across…
Excessive aquatic plant growth is a common complaint and may interfere with desired uses of ponds. Phosphorus and nitrogen typically drive aquatic plant growth, which may persist while nutrient levels remain elevated. This publication will…
Recreational ponds are a unique addition to any landscape and offer many benefits to the owner. Recreational ponds typically provide one or more of these common goals: visual amenity, fishing, swimming, wildlife, or bird watching,…
