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.
The 2nd annual Women’s Spring Hike at Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve was a great success! This special area in Lancaster County, managed by SCDNR, contains an abundance of unique...
Published December 9th in Post & Courier - https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-graham-backed-bold-bipartisan-wildlife-bill-is-running-out-of-time/article_1fc0d968-765f-11ed-a393-f73b9744ca17.html From brook trout to bobwhites, wildlife is part of what defines South Carolina. Unfortunately, more than 800 local species of concern...
Alex Killman is a guest writer for SCWF sharing his experiences of connecting with nature, enjoying the outdoors, and advocating for conservation – all through hunting. [caption id="attachment_5173" align="alignright" width="300"]...