Keep South Carolina Wild

Industry Habitats

Wildlife And Industry Together (WAIT)

WAIT is designed to encourage corporate landowners to integrate wildlife habitat needs into corporate land management decisions.

As South Carolina becomes increasingly developed, there is less land available for wildlife. Corporate landowners can offset habitat loss by devoting their under-utilized lands to wildlife. This is achieved by matching site employees who are interested in wildlife with community partners to develop habitat plans. Our WAIT program assists corporations, employees, facility neighbors, and other groups who desire to develop environmental projects, in partnership with each other.

To learn more about the WAIT Program, check out this video of SCWF’s Industry Habitat Manager, Jay Keck, discussing the benefits of this vital partnership.

Benefits of joining WAIT:

  • Increased habitat for South Carolina’s native wildlife.
  • Enhanced reputation among the community as a responsible environmental steward.
  • Cost savings through reduced land management spending.
  • Opportunities for new partnerships with community groups including schools, civic organizations, and conservation groups.
  • Access to SCWF staff for exclusive environmental education classes for employees or industry partners.
  • Organization spotlight feature on SCWF website, newsletters, and social media.
  • Positive media coverage opportunities through WAIT certification, signage display and related media events.

Getting your WAIT Certification

Becoming a WAIT partner is easy! Your organization may already have programs in place that count towards your certification process. SCWF staff will work directly with you to determine projects suited for your organization to help you qualify.

Here are the main components required for certification, and some examples of each:

Wildlife Habitat Enhancement:

Employee Education:

  • Guest speakers on nature topics
  • Office display with pictures & info
  • Articles in company newsletter
  • Signage posted near habitat projects

Community Outreach:

  • Participation in Adopt-A-Highway or other conservation programs
  • Partnerships with schools, scouts, or other civic organizations

Support of SCWF Programs:

  • There are renewal and application fees associated with being a WAIT partner. Your donation to SCWF helps us create wildlife habitat and education opportunities across the entire state.

WAIT Certified Sites

3M

Greenville

BMW Manufacturing

Spartanburg

Bridgestone

Graniteville

Duke Energy

Bad Creek Pumped Storage Station

Duke Energy

Catawba Nuclear Station

Duke Energy

Mill Creek Combustion Turbine Station

Duke Energy

Oconee Nuclear Site

Duke Energy

Lee Steam Station

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics Division

Anderson

Honda of South Carolina

Timmonsville

Lonza

Greenwood

Mark Anthony Brewing

Columbia

Martin Marietta

Berkeley Quarry

Michelin

Sandy Springs

Michelin

Starr

Michelin LPG

Laurens

Michelin

Lexington

Michelin US1

Greenville

Michelin, MARC

Greenville

Oshkosh Defense

Spartanburg

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)

Greenville

Schneider Electric

Hopkins

Shaw Industries

Columbia

Spartanburg Water

Spartanburg

U.S. Silica

West Columbia

Westinghouse Electric Company

Columbia

For more information about the WAIT Program, contact SCWF Industry Habitat Manager, Jay Keck, via email, or call him directly at (803) 315-4336. You can also call our office at (803) 256-0670.  Why WAIT? Get started today!

Habitat and Garden Signs

Check out our 18 by 24 inch garden signs and 9×12 Habitat Sign listed below, which can be customized for your business, and will include the WAIT. logo as well. These are made out of ACM/Aluminum Composite Material with a plastic core. Click on the signs below to make your purchase!

9” x 12” habitat sign

18x24" habitat sign

18x24" habitat sign

18x24" habitat sign

18x24" habitat sign

18x24" habitat sign

18x24" habitat sign

Photo sources, from top: Rahn, Kristen, Scenes of SC.

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