This category is for listing environmental information, natural features, and scientific investigations of the local area. Subjects include wildlife, earth science, botanical gardens, and zoos.
Subcategories 21
Related categories 3
Sites 25
- South Carolina Native Plant Society Non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of native plant communities in the state.
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation Acts to preserving the natural resources of the state through educational and public awareness programs; find out about the Schoolyard Habitat Project, read current legislation, or check out the kids page.
- South Carolina Environmental Law Project Cases, projects, and funraising information from this group working to protect the natural environment by providing legal services and improving the state's system of environmental regulation.
- United States Geological Survey Programs in South Carolina Fact sheet providing earth science information.
- USGS: South Carolina State Minerals Information Find pdf downloads of maps and resources, links, and contact information.
- Water Resources of South Carolina Real time and historic water data from gauging stations, publications, and hydrological conditions.
- South Carolina Forestry Association Member companies and individuals committed to seeing forest preservation through management; includes current events, news, and related links.
- South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians Features herp images and information including tales, humor, observation notes, nature commentaries, news, and links.
- South Carolina Association of Naturalists Contact, membership, and field trip information for this statewide association headquartered in Columbia.
- South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Protects natural resources and traditional landscapes of the coast; find out about programs, events, and volunteer information.
- South Carolina Water Plan Paper describing South Carolina's water sources and that provides suggestions for how South Carolina's water should be utilized and managed.
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources: Managed Lands Research and databases on rare, endangered and threatened species occurrences, special habitats, and ecosystem features such as rock outcrops, limestone sinks, Carolina bays, and old-growth forests.
- South Carolina Litter Control Association Group dedicated to litter reduction in the state of South Carolina through education and enforcement efforts. Includes local chapters, events, photos, and environmental information.
- Illegal Aquatic Plants of South Carolina Names, photographs, and botanical descriptions of aquatic plants that are illegal to possess.
- CleanEnergySC.com Blog advocating clean energy alternatives to newly proposed coal plants for South Carolina.
- Soils and Land Resource Information Clemson publication Nutrient Management for South Carolina, Based on Soil Test Results, EC 476.
- Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center USDA-ARS (Florence, SC) research projects in agriculture on soil, water, constructed wetlands, animal waste management, irrigation, tillage, colored mulch, and site specific farming.
- South Carolina Quality Deer Management Association Management philosophy/practice uniting landowners, hunters, and managers in a common goal of producing biologically and socially balanced deer herds within existing environmental, social, and legal constraints. Includes calendar of events, membership details, board of directors and contacts.
- South Carolina Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Contact information for this society promoting clinical, laboratory science.
- SC BIO Organization that exists to support and advance the state's life science industry through advocacy, networking, and education. Includes directory of board members, membership benefits, and events.
- Audubon South Carolina State office information on local chapters, sanctuaries, and National Wildlife Refuges.
- A Review Of Mercury In The Environment (Its Occurrence In Marine Fish) Report that summarizes available information concerning the level and sources of mercury in the environment,particularly in marine fish; its transformation to methyl-mercury; its ability to bio-accumulate in the food chain; and its toxicity to man. [PDF]
- Microbial Populations in Two Swamp Soils Forest Service Research Notes SE - 150.
- South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology A university research institute, SCIAA initiates and conducts a broad range of field research and collections research throughout the state.
- Water Environment Association of South Carolina Non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for professionals in the water and wastewater industry. Contains contact information, links, regulations, photos, and information about jobs and seminars.