A Cover Crop Field Day will be hosted by the Dillon SWCD on Tuesday, March 18, from 10am until noon.  Participants will learn about the Conservation Innovation Grant supporting cover crop demonstrations in Richland, Dillon, and Marlboro Counties.  Register by March 13 by e-mailing angela.baker@sc.nacdnet.net or calling (843) 774-5122 ext. 101. 

Chanda Cooper, the education program coordinator for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and the County’s Conservation Department, was named the 2013 Outstanding Conservation District Employee by the SC Association of Conservation Districts.

Richland County nominee Melinda Beach has been named South Carolina’s 2013 Primary (K-6^th Grade) Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD).  She will be recognized at the Association's Awards Luncheon later this month. 

Pre-order discounted rain barrels and compost bins by March 8 for pick up on Saturday, March 22, at the Gamecock Bi-Lo at 4464 Devine St.  Call Keep the Midlands Beautiful at (803) 733-1139 or visit www.enviroworld.ca/midlands to place an order. 

Sarah Bobertz and Fiona Aldighieri have been named state winners in the "Where Does Your Water Shed?" conservation poster contest.  Their posters will progress to the national competition.