An Introduction to Stormwater Ponds in South Carolina
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...
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Ponds in South Carolina
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
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
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...
Collecting Samples for Agricultural Irrigation Water Quality Testing
Irrigation water contains organic and inorganic compounds that influence plant health, soil health and structure, and irrigation system longevity. This article will primarily help agricultural...
Watershed-Based Planning to Protect and Improve Surface Water Quality
Nonpoint source pollution is a major contributor of water pollution in the United States. Because nonpoint source pollution is a diffuse source of pollution, and individual contributing actions are...
How the 2020 Definition of WOTUS Affects Agricultural and Specialty Crop Producers
The 2015 Clean Water Rule, now the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, was amended in part because the definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) within it was considered too broad. The...
Water Systems Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak that originated in China, to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. By the end of April, 702,814...
Valuing Ecosystem Services of Coastal Marshes and Wetlands
Coastal marshes and wetlands provide ecosystem services that are critical to coastal communities and economies worldwide. In general, the term ‘ecosystem services’ refers to the benefits people...
South Carolina’s Coastal Habitats and Regional Comparison
Background South Carolina has about 4.5 million acres of wetlands, comprising about 23% of the state’s land area, but 90% of wetlands are freshwater and 10% are coastal.1 South Carolina’s coastal...
The Importance of Headwater Streams
The Importance of Streams Streams serve countless benefits to both society and the environment. They provide recreational opportunities, reduce flooding downstream, and can increase property value....
Homemade Hydraulic Ram Pump for Livestock Water
One of the more challenging aspects of developing pasture and grazing land is providing access to a reliable water supply for livestock. In some cases, existing streams, creeks, or ponds provide...
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