Keep South Carolina Wild
December 01, 2018
National Wildlife Magazine – Working for Wildlife
December 2018-January 2019
by Mark Wexler
AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT: SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
Sport and nature advocates
From hunters and anglers to birders and gardeners, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has represented generations of outdoor enthusiasts on conservation issues since its start 87 years ago. “We are continuing our legacy of insisting that science, not politics, remains at the forefront in decisions affecting our wildlife,” says SCWF Executive Director Ben Gregg.
This NWF affiliate works with organizations fighting against proposed energy exploration along the state’s fragile coast. In central South Carolina, with support from partners, SCWF is putting up dozens of nest boxes to help restore the region’s wood duck population. It is also working with 30 of the state’s largest industries to convert their lands to sustainable habitats.
Committed to education, SCWF trains volunteers for citizen-science projects, provides courses in fishing and other outdoor skills for women, encourages homeowners to grow native plants to help wildlife, and helps schools create wildlife habitats where students can study nature. “We’re especially focusing on teaching kids about the roles pollinators play in our lives,” says SCWF Director of Education Sara Green. “What youngsters learn today will help build the next generation of South Carolina conservationists.”
https://www.nwf.org/Home/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2019/Dec-Jan/Conservation/Working-For-Wildlife
Tags: NWF
For nearly 20 years, Honda’s S.C. Manufacturing (SCM) facility has been committed to wildlife conservation, completing over 175 activities for Wildlife & Industry Together (WAIT), a South Carolina Wildlife Federation program....
The Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, and YOU can participate in collecting data on current bird populations right from your own backyard! For at least 15 minutes on...
We are happy to welcome four new members to the SCWF Board of Directors! Jim Lee, Rebecca Dominici, Brandon Dodson and Chris Heintze gathered recently with our staff and board...