CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. BRANDI MINTZ, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 10/14/2014 – (10) YEARS! LISA TERRY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 10/31/2006 – (18) YEARS! EACH CELEBRATING YEAR(S) AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national […]
Susan Lunt, Carolina Clear Coordinator and Water Resources Extension Associate Heavy rains can saturate a septic drainfield and can cause your septic system to malfunction. There are steps to take to help protect your septic system before, during, and after a flood. By keeping your septic system properly maintained, you are ultimately better protecting your […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST. MAKAYLA WYNDHAM, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 8/15/2023 – (1) YEAR! BEATRISS CALHOUN, WATER RESOURCES AGENT, 8/15/2019 – (5) YEARS. SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT, 8/30/2021 – (3) YEARS. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, […]
Ellen Sturup Comeau “A rain gauge is used to track rainfall amounts on the property. Photo credit Kim Morganello.” Summer is fast approaching! That means sunny weather, hot temperatures, and high humidity. Staying hydrated is critical to staying healthy in the intense weather, and that is doubly true for the plants in our yards. […]
Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent The recent Tri-County 2024 Rain Barrel Sale went very well this year! Nearly 200 rain barrels have found new homes in our community. This two-day event, made possible through a collaborative effort between Summerville’s Stormwater Management team, Charleston County Public Works, Rainwater Solutions, and Clemson Extension, showcased the power […]
McKynzie Still, Summer Intern, Allendale Extension Office My name is McKynzie Still, and I am from Barnwell. I am an upcoming junior at Clemson University. My major is in animal science, with a concentration in animal agribusiness and a minor in business administration. I am interning with the Livestock and Forages Agent, Hillary Pope, in […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF JULY. HILLARY POPE, AREA LIVESTOCK AND FORAGES AGENT, 7/6/2020 – 4 YEARS BRANDI B. MURDAUGH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 7/8/2019 – 5 YEARS MEGHAN BARKLEY, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENT, 7/2018 – 6 YEARS EACH CELEBRATING YEAR(S) AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers […]
Samantha Porzelt, Water Resources Extension Agent Rain gardens are a working landscape feature that receives stormwater runoff from impervious areas to work with nature to collect, filter, and infiltrate stormwater runoff, which allows them to manage erosion & moisture control issues, aid in water conservation, beautify the landscape, remove pollutants, and attract desirable wildlife. The […]
Charley Greenthaler, Area Water Resources Agent – Calhoun and Orangeburg Counties Be Well Informed Do you rely on a private well for your drinking water source? With more than 20% of South Carolinians falling into this category, these wells must be properly maintained to ensure safe drinking water. Maintenance of the well is the responsibility […]
Becky Davis, Savannah Valley Water Resources Agent As plans for the upcoming growing season move into equipment maintenance, be sure to include the irrigation systems! The first step is to assess the electrical safety. Before touching any part of the system or even limbs that have fallen on the structure, be sure that it has […]
