Archive for the 'Nature' Category
May 27, 2009
The Economic Impact of SC’s Natural Resources
I just caught wind of this afternoon’s release of The 2009 study, “Underappreciated Assets: The Economic Impact of South Carolina’s Natural Resources” by USC, Moore School of Business professor Dr. Doug Woodward.
Interviews, photos, video: Dr. Doug Woodward, professor and researcher, University of South Carolina Moore School of Business; Natural Resources Society Board Members; South Carolina Natural Resources Director John Frampton and others. Digital images and video of South Carolinians using and enjoying the state’s natural resources will be available for attending media.
| Who: | University of South Carolina Moore School of Business, South Carolina Natural Resources Society and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. |
May 5, 2009
May is “South Carolina Wetlands Month”
According to Heather Preston, director of the Water Quality Division for DHECs Bureau of Water, wetlands are vegetated aquatic ecosystems that include areas such as Carolina bays, marshes and swamps. Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife such as waterfowl, as well as for economically important fish and shellfish populations. Wetlands also provide safety and economic benefits to communities in the state by reducing flooding, cleaning and replenishing water supplies.
“Although wetlands serve as a vital link between land and water, they are historically misunderstood and under appreciated,” said Preston. “In the past, they were often used as dump sites and, unfortunately, appeared to be of value only when drained and developed.
Apparently Hurricane Hugo has slipped the minds of NOAA officials as they prepare to visit 5 cities on the East coast in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.
The annual trip is swapped between the East and West coast and will kickoff a week from today up in N.H., but they won’t be stopping here in Charleston, or any other city in S.C.
Here’s NOAA’s Atlantic Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour Schedule:
| DATE | LOCATION | CITY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 4 | Pease Air National Guard Base | Newington, N.H. | 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Republic Airport | Farmingdale, N.Y. | 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 6 | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Raleigh, N.C. | 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
April 3, 2009
Black Mingo Creek kayak trip and bird walk
Captain Chris Crolley from Coastal Expeditions will be leading a kayak trip through Black Mingo Creek this Sunday in Georgetown.
Dr. Maria Whitehead will be heading a nature and bird walk as well. She has impressive credentials, including:
- B.S., Biology, Davidson College
- M.S., Wildlife Ecology, University of Georgia
- PhD., Natural Resources, Clemson University
and currently teaches Biology at The Citadel, so it should be a great experience for nature lovers and people wanting to learn and experience something new.
10:00AM to 2:00PM.
$50 Includes Lunch
