Category: Water

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,...

Pond Maintenance: Dredging

Oct 20, 2022 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

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,...

An Introduction to Wetlands of South Carolina

Jul 29, 2022 | Natural Resources, Water

This publication describes the importance of wetlands through a discussion of the ecology, ecosystem services, history, and policy of wetland ecosystems. With a particular focus on South Carolina...

Introduction to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in South Carolina Freshwater Systems

Jun 6, 2022 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

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...

Water Withdrawal Regulation in South Carolina

Apr 27, 2022 | Agriculture, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Water use and reporting regulations in South Carolina have gone through substantial changes over time. Current regulations contain permitting, registration, and reporting requirements for...

Pond Weeds: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options

Dec 22, 2021 | Agriculture, IPM, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

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...

Recreational Ponds in South Carolina

Oct 31, 2021 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

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,...

Aquaponics: System Layout and Components

Oct 25, 2021 | Aquaponics, Food Systems and Safety, Water

Using alternative agricultural methods to produce food for family consumption or generate income has gained interest due to recent food safety concerns with commercially cultivated produce, the...

The Basics of Irrigation Reservoirs for Agriculture

Oct 13, 2021 | Horticulture, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Agricultural and specialty crop producers, crop advisors, and extension agents can use this introductory guide on irrigation reservoirs as an overview of irrigation reservoir design basics, water...

An Introduction to Stormwater Ponds in South Carolina

Aug 29, 2021 | Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

This article is intended for stormwater pond owners, property management professionals, pond management professionals, and county and municipal staff to learn about the design, function, and...

Ponds in South Carolina

Jul 2, 2021 | Agriculture, Natural Resources, Ponds, Water

Four types of ponds are common in South Carolina; these include aquaculture, irrigation, recreational, and stormwater ponds. Pond type influences the practices used to manage water quality, water...

Introduction to Aquaponics

Jun 18, 2021 | Aquaponics, Natural Resources, Water

Alternative ways to grow healthy fresh food are being discovered by households and small farmers due to space and resource limitations. One alternative food-production method gaining in popularity...

Water Withdrawal Regulations Every Agricultural User in South Carolina Should Know

Oct 2, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Ponds, Soybean, Water

South Carolina has important regulations to protect and conserve its water resources. This article should provide producers with a better understanding of state water quantity regulations that...