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.

Recent wildfires in the Myrtle Beach area burned thousands of acres along with numerous homes and property, but there is another consequence homeowners in the area should be aware of: Black bears, along with other animals, were displaced and will begin roaming in search of desirable food sources.

A homeowner’s guide to living with bears has been published by DNR, offering handy tips for peacefully co-existing with black bears. Authored by Ruth, “A Homeowner’s Guide: Living with Bears” offers common-sense advice to homeowners that will help them avoid unpleasant encounters with the black bear. The bear brochure also details some interesting natural history information on this often-feared and frequently misunderstood wildlife species.   Read more...

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:

S.C. faired well in this year’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, garnering 11% of the list!

1. #04 – Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course
2. #13 – Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town Golf Links
3. #22 – Hilton Head Island’s May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff
4. #33 – Pawley’s Island’s The Heritage Club
5. #38 – Myrtle Beach’s Dunes Golf & Beach Club
6. #41 – N. Myrtle Beach’s Tidewater Golf Course & Plantation
7. #48 – Kiawah Island’s Turtle Point
8. #66 – Pawley’s Island’s Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
9. #77 – Myrtle Beach’s The Resort Club at Grande Dunes
10. #96 – N. Myrtle Beach’s Barefoot Resort & Golf Club Fazio Layout
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