We are proud to highlight the wildlife conservation and education efforts being made by our Graniteville, SC, WAIT partner, Bridgestone. Education and partnering with the community are taken very seriously at Bridgestone.
Winged Warfare
With growing subdivisions and drought, is it too late to recover the 'Goldilocks' frog?
This is a terrific article about an amazing SC species, the threats that it faces, and legislation that could help to save it. SCWF is involved in a lawsuit to protect the ephemeral ponds on the Cainhoy peninsula mentioned in this article as “being actively destroyed…this year” - these wetlands are critical for the survival of this species, and many others. SCWF is also actively pushing for the passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act mentioned in this article, and we applaud Senator Graham for being a co-sponsor!
WAIT Partner Update: Michelin (US5)
Michelin (US5) in Lexington held a teambuilding event to enhance their WAIT area. We had a birdhouse building contest, hung up additional feeders and bird houses on the grounds, planted more native flowers, added additional water sources, removed invasive plants, added outside seating and added new signage. During the two day event, the teams worked beyond the WAIT area and picked up litter along the road and on site.
Legislative Update
Tactics for Tagging Toms by Alex Killman
With the weather warming up, and pollen covering absolutely every single thing not contained within a sterile bubble, there’s only one thing going through the minds of every South Carolina turkey hunter – Spring gobbles. There’s nothing like looking out across a foggy field edge on a crisp morning as gobbles begin to ring out in the distance, signifying the start of the best seven weeks of the year.
SC Senate Briefing on Land Conservation
This bill would reinstate the initial funding source for the South Carolina Conservation Bank and significantly increase this agency’s ability to conserve private land. The Bank is the single most important tool the state has to ensure South Carolina’s most iconic and precious natural resources are preserved and protected for future generations.
18,000-home Cainhoy plan is a ‘total tragedy’ for endangered bird. SC groups are suing.
Published in Post & Courier - A massive 9,000-acre development planned for the Cainhoy peninsula, wedged between Daniel Island and the Francis Marion National Forest, is ground zero for the threats that the species faces: development, climate change and politics.
SCWF—dedicated to protection and propagation of game, fish, and forests in S.C.
Published in Columbia Star - “In addition to advocating for wildlife throughout the state, the federation has also worked tirelessly to educate South Carolinians about the state’s wildlife and its habitat, outdoor recreation, and conservation practices.”
Wildlife Need You!
For 91 years, SCWF has offered many ways for you to connect with nature, learn new skills, and take action in your community. We hope you will join us in the coming year to increase our impact for wildlife together. Please consider a donation now to help us continue our mission to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy.
SCWF's WAIT Partner Event
SCWF’s Wildlife And Industry Together (WAIT) program is a partnership with conservation-minded businesses throughout the state who want to help wildlife thrive by enhancing their properties and providing educational opportunities for their employees and communities. To say thank you to our WAIT partners, SCWF recently hosted a sporting clay shooting competition at the Palmetto State Armory's Outdoors Shooting Facility in Swansea.
State birds are in trouble. This bipartisan bill can help.
Kite Expedition
Bird watching is a great way to connect with nature, and no birds put on a better show than the Mississippi and Swallow-tailed Kites that migrate through South Carolina each summer. From mid to late July, the birds stop to feed before migrating to South America for winter, says Jay Keck, habitat education manager for the South Carolina Wildlife Federation. The fields of Allendale County are a particularly great place to see the small raptors in action.
Caring for Carolina: Tackling the state’s wildlife needs
Thank you to the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine for featuring SCWF in their September issue!
Conserve, Advocate, Restore, Educate: these are the four pillars of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation. Together, they comprise the acronym CARE, which Sara Green, executive director of SCWF, explains is most befitting for the organization.
SCWF Plishing Challenge 2022 Winners Announced
Our inaugural SCWF Plishing Challenge is complete! After the summer-long event, we are excited to announce the overall winners for the challenge along with a randomly selected participant who will each receive a $500 gift card to Palmetto State Armory. We are grateful for everyone who registered and participated in the challenge as well as all of the sponsors who helped make this event possible.
Environmental groups file lawsuit over proposed Cainhoy Peninsula housing development
‘Most Significant Wildlife Conservation Bill in Half Century’ Passes U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bill to prevent wildlife extinctions by funding locally-led conservation efforts. If it becomes law, South Carolina will receive $14 million each year to help hundreds of species in need, including bobwhite quail, gopher tortoises, black rails and loggerhead sea turtles.
Conservation Corner: With simple steps, you can create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Grant from Richland County helps Irmo library go bird-friendly
Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), the S.C. Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently applied a material to the library’s windows to eliminate reflections on the outside of the building, making it easier for birds to avoid colliding with the structure.
America’s Conservation Enhancement Act is a Win for Wildlife and Sporting Traditions
The overwhelming bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate for America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act is a tremendous win for America’s wildlife and sporting traditions. Championed by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the bill invests in wetlands, fisheries, Chronic Wasting Disease research, and habitat restoration projects in the Chesapeake Bay and throughout the country. The U.S. House of Representatives should quickly follow suit and pass this important legislation so it can be signed into law.