Keep South Carolina Wild
October 30, 2023
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! Join us as we highlight species throughout the year that have benefited from this landmark legislation.
Did you know that we have a native tortoise species in South Carolina? The Gopher tortoise is the only species of tortoise found in the southeast and one of only four tortoise species found in the entire U.S.! They dig large underground burrows that hundreds of other animals use for shelter and protection from predators. Gopher tortoises play an important role in the ecosystem as a keystone species, and this makes the protection of this species critical to the entire food web.
Read more about the Gopher tortoise and efforts to protect this species here.
As you may know, one of the many ways we positively impact South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat is through our lobbying efforts at the state house. Our Government Relations...
New Partnerships Allow for Avian Conservation to Soar [caption id="attachment_8387" align="alignright" width="300"] SCWF was excited to collaborate with the staff of the Riverbanks Zoo on this bird-friendly initiative.[/caption] Columbia, SC,...
Published on February 20th in the Lancaster News: https://www.pmg-sc.com/the_lancaster_news/area-conservation-project-to-help-imperiled-bird/article_b131a4e0-d44c-5ffe-8d76-cc70d8c4e664.html The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is excited to announce the completion of 80 Prothonotary warbler nest box installations in the Catawba-Wateree...