Fourteen students from six schools will receive awards in this year’s Youth Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). Student posters addressed the topic “May the Forest Be With You Always,” illustrating the importance of forest resiliency and its connection to soil and water conservation.

Two Richland County students have been selected as state winners in a conservation poster contest sponsored by the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD).

This year the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) will have one district commissioner position on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot.

Students at four Richland County schools will experience hands-on environmental education this school year, thanks to the financial support provided by Conservation Education Mini-Grants administered by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD).

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District has two upcoming district commissioner vacancies which will be filled by appointment. Interested candidates should submit a Commissioner Application Form to soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov by February 9, 2024.