Columbia, SC—Four schools have received $250.00 Conservation Education Mini-Grants from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District to support on-campus environmental initiatives.  These projects promote natural resource conservation and education while enhancing student learning.

The recipients of Spring 2014 Conservation Education Mini-Grants are:

• Full Gospel Christian Academy (Arleatha D. Simpson) - School Garden
• Harmony School (Jennifer Mancke) - Living Wall Planter
• Heathwood Hall Episcopal School (Jim Morris) - In-Vessel Composting
• Hammond School (Dr. Aruna Dasgupta) - Reused Plastic Bottle Greenhouse

Faculty and staff members of public, private, and alternative schools in Richland County are eligible to apply for Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support campus conservation projects and youth environmental education initiatives.  The next application deadline is October 15, 2014.  Details and the application are available online at www.rcgov.us/rswcd. 

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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 planning and use of natural resources for the benefit of the citizens of Richland County.

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