Invasive Species- Yellow Legged Hornets
It seems like every time I open the computer, there is a new invasive species making its way into South Carolina. The newest invasion is...
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newberrysoilandwat
Apr 122 min read
Earth Day - How do you Celebrate?
Earth Day is Monday, April 22. A day we devote to raising awareness about environmental issues and promote actions to protect our...
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newberrysoilandwat
Dec 4, 20232 min read
FACT: CIGARETTE BUTTS ACCOUNT FOR 88% OF LITTER 4″ OR SMALLER
In the 2020 Keep America Beautiful National Litter Study, 9 out of 10 littered items counted were 4″ and less, with cigarette butts being...
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newberrysoilandwat
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Get your Children Involved in Conservation
Kids adapt to change rather quickly, so let’s start them early to identify ways to make small changes in their routine that will make big...
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newberrysoilandwat
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Winter- Watering outside plants…
It should go without saying that water is vital for plant survival. Plants use water for photosynthesis, the process by which green...
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newberrysoilandwat
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Reasons to contact your local conservation district?
I’m glad you asked… sometimes referred to as “CDs”—conservation districts engage people with voluntary actions that keep our air, water,...
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newberrysoilandwat
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Holidays already?
As I think ahead to the holidays, which are almost upon us, I’m thinking about those around us that may not have the extra income to...
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newberrysoilandwat
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Copperheads- Be careful where you step
The eastern copperhead is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, commonly found in South Carolina. They have a distinctive, dark...
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newberrysoilandwat
Aug 17, 20222 min read
The Vine that Ate the South
Kudzu looks innocent enough, yet the invasive plant easily overtakes trees, landscapes, telephone poles, whatever is in its path. Kudzu...
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newberrysoilandwat
May 26, 20222 min read
HELP KEEP SC WATERS CLEAN!
Behind habit destruction, the #1 reason for threatened and endangered species is loss caused by Introduced Invasive Species! Introduced...
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newberrysoilandwat
Apr 7, 20222 min read
South Carolina Native Plants for Your Garden
A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. There are many...
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newberrysoilandwat
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Trash everywhere, lets pick it up!
While running an errand today, I took the back roads. Newberry has some of the prettiest landscapes in the state. I often find myself...
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newberrysoilandwat
Jan 14, 20223 min read
WHY BUY LOCAL?
South Carolina has a wide variety of farms that raise fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs, and animal products of all kinds. Our...
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newberrysoilandwat
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Food Waste- How to Prevent It
Up to 40% of all food produced in the US is currently wasted and 83% of this is either wasted in food services such as restaurants and...
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newberrysoilandwat
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Benefits of a Prescribed Fire:
Prescribed burns are often used as part of campaigns to restore native vegetation, because they can be used to totally clear a piece of...
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newberrysoilandwat
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Feral Hogs: An Invasive Species
Wild pigs have been present in coastal South Carolina since they were released by the Spanish in the 1500s. Their historic range was...
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newberrysoilandwat
Sep 23, 20213 min read
Water Facts
Over 70% of the earth's surface is covered in water. But of that water, just 1% is readily available for human use, and of that 1%, 99%...
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newberrysoilandwat
Sep 1, 20214 min read
Rain Barrels: How and Why to use them
Rain barrels capture rainwater from roof downspouts. The water is used for outdoor purposes on the property. Water can be used to hydrate...
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newberrysoilandwat
Aug 13, 20212 min read
Forestry Facts of South Carolina
Did you know? South Carolina has 12.0 million acres of forestland – 67% of the state’s total land area. Forestry is number two among...
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newberrysoilandwat
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Do you wonder what the NSWCD is?
Learn about the NSWCD!
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