Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District

06/27/2025

Livestock Club meeting July 1, 2025, at 6 pm.

05/05/2025

Congratulations to our Poster Contest winners! This year's theme was 'Home is Where the Habitat is'. We want to thank all our schools who participated this year and look forward to next year's contest!

05/02/2025

The 2025 National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Stewardship Week theme ‘Home is Where the Habitat is’ celebrates the essential role that both natural and managed habitats play in supporting biodiversity. As keepers of the land, commissioners are dedicated to being good stewards of our natural resources, whether that's in their backyard, integrating conservation into their agricultural production, or initiating larger-scale projects through the local conservation district. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJlLYFGAX9M

To learn more about Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District visit: https://www.clarendonsoilandwater.com/

The 2025 National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Stewardship Week theme ‘Home is Where the Habitat is’ celebrates the essential role that both ...

05/01/2025

Wetlands are home to a wide array of species — including fish, reptiles, mammals, and everything in between. 🐟🦟🦎🦦🐢
Not only are these habitats vital to the various flora and fauna who call it home but also to those living nearby. Wetlands can store floodwater, protecting surrounding communities from flooding.

05/01/2025

05/01/2025

Celebrate the 2025 NACD Stewardship Week theme 'Home is Where the Habitat is'! 🌳
Join us in exploring SCDNR's Wildlife Management Areas and Heritage Preserves, offering diverse habitats for wildlife & plants to thrive.

🚶‍♀️ Take a stroll along the marsh or hike up a mountain
💚 Experience the beauty of South Carolina's natural spaces

Learn more about WMA lands:
https://public-lands-scdnr.hub.arcgis.com/

Official Public Lands website from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Discover places to hunt, hike, and Live Life Outdoors.

05/01/2025

Celebrate with us! This week, we are talking about the importance of . Follow along to learn about habitats, their inhabitants, and how you can help keep your local plants and wildlife protected.

05/01/2025

Habitats come in all shapes and sizes. However, they can all be categorized into one of five major types: forest, desert, grassland, aquatic, or tundra!

From the deserts of southwestern U.S. to the forests in the northeast, what surround you?

03/28/2025

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03/24/2025

🐰✨ Join the SC 4-H Rabbit Project! 🐇🌱

Are you ready to hop into the exciting world of 4-H? The S.C. 4-H Rabbit Project is a fun, hands-on way for youth to learn about rabbit care, breeding, and showmanship! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rabbit enthusiast, this program offers an opportunity to develop leadership, responsibility, and animal care skills.

🔸 Learn about rabbit breeds and care techniques 🔸 Participate in clinics & shows 🔸 Build confidence & teamwork 🔸Make new friends and connections in the 4-H community!

Ready to start your rabbit journey? 🐾🐇 Join today and become part of a passionate, supportive group of young farmers and animal lovers in South Carolina!

Register Here: https://2025SC4-HRabbitProject.eventbrite.com

03/20/2025

FORESTRY COMMISSION ISSUING STATEWIDE RED FLAG FIRE ALERT

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The Commission plans to reevaluate conditions Sunday.

The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire.

A cold front moving across the state today will usher in low relative humidities throughout the weekend, accompanied by sustained periods of gusty winds. While the frontal passage may result in precipitation in some areas today, the expected amounts of rainfall will not be significant enough to remediate already-dry fuels on the ground over much of the state.

A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission uses the alert to strongly encourage citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. Land managers who are considering conducting prescribed fires should take extra care if they choose to burn under a Red Flag.

“The combination of wind, low relative humidity and dry fuels is very favorable for wildfire ignitions, so we ask that people who don’t have to burn to hold off until these conditions subside,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “The dramatic uptick in wildfires across the state over the last two months were in large part the result of exactly these typical springtime weather patterns.”

The purpose of Red Flag Fire Alerts is twofold: in addition to discouraging people from doing any outdoor burning, it also helps to reduce the strain on local fire departments and other first responders who need to remain available for other emergencies.

SCFC firefighters responded to 280 wildfires in February alone, above the five-year average for the second month of the year. The agency has already recorded 277 wildfires in March. Historically, wildfire occurrence in South Carolina is greater in March than in any other month.

Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation.

See the release here:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_Advisory_RedFlagFireAlert.pdf