Category: Water

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 | 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...

Collecting Samples for Agricultural Irrigation Water Quality Testing

Aug 11, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Water

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

Aug 10, 2020 | Natural Resources, Water

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

Jun 28, 2020 | Agriculture, Agronomic Crops, Horticulture, Ponds, Water

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

May 5, 2020 | COVID-19, Natural Resources, Water

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

Jan 20, 2020 | Natural Resources, Water

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...