South Carolina farmers Jason Carter (Richland County) and Carl Coleman (Dillon County) have been named National Soil Health Champions by the National Association of Conservation Districts.

Six youth environmental projects will receive funding through the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Education Mini-Grant Program and the City of Columbia’s Clean Stream Columbia Program, which provide grants of up to $250 to support classroom conservation initiatives.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was named the 2015 Outstanding Conservation District of the Year by the SC Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD).

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District's Winter 2015-2016 newsletter features stories about soil health, pasture management, youth contests, and environmental education in the midlands of SC.  Click here to open the newsletter!

Nominations for Richland County's 2015-2016 Conservation Teacher and Principal of the Year will be accepted until April 8, 2016. Winners will receive cash prizes and be recognized at the District's annual banquet.