Nominations for Richland County's 2014-2015 Conservation Teacher and Principal of the Year will be accepted until April 3, 2015. Winners will receive cash prizes and be recognized at the District's annual banquet.

This issue includes articles about cover cropping, Arbor Day, the Future of Midlands Farms and Food Summit, commissioner and staff updates, and more!  Click here to open a .pdf, or contact our office at fisherc@rcgov.us or (803) 576-2080 to request a hard copy.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated Arbor Day with Webber and Horrell Hill Elementary Schools on Friday, December 5^th. 

Thirty-six student entries and three teachers have earned recognition and cash prizes in the 2014 Richland County Arbor Day Youth Contests sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District has awarded Conservation Education Mini-Grants to five Richland County schools.  These Mini-Grants will provide up to $250.00 to support schoolyard conservation projects and provide environmental education opportunities for local students.