Richland County residents are invited to borrow an Adopt-a-Stream Kit to monitor water quality in local waterways.  The Kit may be borrowed for a one-week period, and the borrower is responsible for the Kit's pickup and return.  Borrowers must have already participated in SC Adopt-a-Stream training. 

The Adopt-a-Stream Kit can be used to teach about water quality and freshwater ecosystems.  Taking part in this lesson involves going outside, exploring a local waterway, and measuring several water quality parameters.  The Kit includes the materials and supplies needed to conduct chemical, bacterial, and macroinvertebrate monitoring.

Contact the Richland SWCD at soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov for more information or to schedule kit rental. 

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Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of state government under the local direction of five-member Boards of Commissioners. In South Carolina, Conservation District boundaries conform to County boundaries. The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District promotes the wise use of natural resources for the benefit of the citizens of Richland County.

Contact

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District
2020 Hampton Street, Room 3063A
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone (803) 576-2080
Fax (803) 576-2088
E-mail soilandwater@rcgov.us
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