Tag: Water Resources

Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent Ponds are not typically a natural occurrence in the state of South Carolina. Our state’s specific geological and hydrological characteristics are not conducive to the natural occurrence of lakes or ponds due to a few factors: flat topography; the majority of South Carolina is a coastal plain, which does […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  Clemson Cooperative Extension would like to announce registration is now OPEN for our spring 2026 certification and re-certification courses! Registration deadline is Sunday, March 8 for certification and Sunday, March 15 for re-certification. The purpose of Post-Construction BMP ( Best Management Practices) Inspector program is to train professionals in methods and strategies for conducting routine […]

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent Algae are naturally occurring microorganisms in ponds and form the base of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. These organisms support fish and other aquatic life by providing the base of the pond’s food chain as well as oxygen in the water. However, when excess nutrients in the water combine with […]

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES Join Clemson Extension, SC Sea Grant, and the ACE Basin NERR for the Charleston Area Stormwater Pond Management Conference! Are you passionate about sustainable pond management, community resilience, and protecting our local waterways? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and join stormwater […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  In your day-to-day life, you may rarely hear people say, “Have you seen that storm drain lately?” Ideally, stormwater managers would love to hear the response, “Yes — and it’s working and looking great!” However, the truth is that most storm drains go unnoticed. As development continues to expand […]

Mike Windhorn, Regional Forestry and Natural Resources Agent & Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent    Canada Geese are grazers that prefer well-maintained lawns next to a body of water. They are very wary of predators, so they prefer large open areas where they can easily see an approaching predator. They also use ponds for rest […]

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES Fall is finally here, and the yearly question comes: Should you rake the leaves or let them be? While bagging them up has long been the tradition, conservation groups like the National Wildlife Federation encourage a different approach: leave the leaves where they fall. […]

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent, Beaufort County Sunny weather, hot temperatures, and high humidity are here! Staying hydrated is critical to staying healthy in the intense weather, and the same is true for the plants in your yard. However, did you know that overwatering your plants can lead to more issues than underwatering them? […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  Rain in the Lowcountry often feels more like a threat than a benefit. Flooded roads, soggy yard spaces, and overflowing ditches all have a way of making a good storm challenging. However, what if we looked at the rain differently? What if each storm offered not just a challenge […]

Samantha Porzelt, Water Resources Agent for Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties Rain gardens are landscaped depressions strategically placed to capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces like rooftops, driveways, and compacted lawns. Designed to mimic natural water infiltration, they filter and absorb runoff, reducing erosion, flooding, and pollution while replenishing groundwater. Rain gardens help remove contaminants […]