Category: Water

What are Passive and Active Release Retrofitting Rainwater Harvesting Systems?

Mar 4, 2026 | Water

Rainwater harvesting is the collection and temporary storage of rainwater for non-potable applications and stormwater management. Rainwater harvesting systems can be retrofitted with passive- or...

Freshwater Quality for Recreation

Mar 3, 2026 | Water

South Carolina has many water resources that provide opportunities for water-based recreational activities including swimming, boating, and fishing. Participation in these activities produces...

Nature-based Solutions for Urban Stormwater Management

Jun 30, 2025 | Natural Resources, Water

This paper explores Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban stormwater management, emphasizing their role in mitigating runoff, reducing flood risks, and improving water quality. Bioretention systems...

Empowering Precision Agriculture with the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics

May 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Water

Empowering Precision Agriculture with the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics As the global population grows, agriculture faces increasing demands for higher productivity and...

Selecting Fertilizer Mixtures for Fertigation

Jun 26, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Water

Depending upon the physio-chemical properties of the fertilizer solution, many fertilizers, both solid and liquid, are suitable for fertigation (application of fertilizer dissolved in irrigation...

An Introduction to Low Impact Development Strategies for Stormwater Management

Apr 18, 2024 | Natural Resources, Water

As more natural landscapes are becoming urbanized in South Carolina, proper stormwater conveyance is needed to protect natural water resources. Urbanization is linked with increased surface water...

Micro-Irrigation System Maintenance to Prevent Clogging

Mar 14, 2024 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Water

Clogging is a major issue in micro-irrigation systems, which can cause poor water distribution and requires regular maintenance for optimum irrigation system performance. This publication provides...

An Introduction to Floating Wetlands for Stormwater Ponds

Jan 24, 2024 | Natural Resources, Pond, Ponds, Water

Floating wetlands are artificial floating platforms planted with vegetation that can be deployed in stormwater ponds and other surface waters to help improve water quality. Floating wetlands absorb...

Plants for Livestock Pond Buffers

Oct 3, 2023 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

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...

Funding Stormwater Management: An Introduction to Stormwater Utility Fees in South Carolina

Sep 29, 2023 | Natural Resources, Water

Have you ever looked at your water bill or property tax and wondered why a stormwater utility fee item is included? This article will explore the history of stormwater utility fee collection, how...

Introduction to Watershed Water Quality Models

Jun 2, 2023 | Natural Resources, Water

Informed decision-making on the sustainable management of waterbodies such as streams, rivers, and lakes entails understanding various watershed processes (e.g., land-use changes, urbanization,...

Historical Floods of South Carolina

May 23, 2023 | Natural Resources, Water

This publication introduces different types of flooding and discusses major historical hurricanes and flooding events that have caused significant damage and fatalities in South Carolina. The...

Streamflow: What is it, and How Do We Measure It?

Mar 30, 2023 | Natural Resources, Water

Streamflow tells us how much water is flowing past a certain point in a stream or river. Streamflow (or discharge) affects almost all aspects of stream health, including essential biological and...

Water Withdrawal Amounts in South Carolina

Feb 9, 2023 | Agriculture, Natural Resources, Water

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...

Livestock Ponds in South Carolina

Jan 4, 2023 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Ponds, Water

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,...