Livestock Ponds in South Carolina
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,...
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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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Dec 22, 2021 | 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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