Rabbi Meir Muller, Principal of the Cutler Jewish Day School (CJDS), has been named Richland County’s 2017 Conservation Principal of the Year by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) due to his inspiring leadership, steady support for environmental literacy, and commitment to providing opportunities for children to develop relationships with the natural world.

Eighteen students will receive awards in this year’s Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Student posters addressed the topic “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life,” raising awareness about the importance of healthy soils and their uses.

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District was presented with a community involvement award from Lexington/Richland School District Five for supporting an environmental project at Dutch Fork Middle School.

Funds are available to help pay for approved septic repairs/replacements for failing systems in the Twenty-five Mile Creek Watershed to improve water quality. If your home or business is located in Twenty-five Mile Creek Watershed and you need a septic system repair or replacement, click here for the application for assistance.

A guidebook called Trees of Columbia: Walking Tours of Treasured Trees by Alexandra Golden is now available online. The booklet includes maps and descriptions of tours in Belser Arboretum, Columbia Riverfront Park, Shandon, and Wales Garden. Click here to view or print the guide.