Sustain SC is proud to announce the first round of grants awarded through the Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP). $93,200 has been awarded across four projects in five counties, protecting more than 10,600 acres of land. This milestone demonstrates the impact we can make when South Carolina’s business and conservation communities work together. 📢 Applications are now open for Round 2. Nonprofit organizations focused on land conservation are encouraged to apply by September 30, 2025. Read the full announcement and learn more about applying here: https://bit.ly/LAWAPr1 #Sustainability #Conservation #SouthCarolina #CommerceandConservation #SustainSC (fb)

💧Today, we’re spotlighting Sustain SC member Greenville Water, entrusted with managing a unique and vital natural resource that provides high-quality drinking water to more than 750,000 residents. Greenville Water protects 30,000 acres of pristine forested landscape under a conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy. This protection helps ensure some of the best drinking water in the nation and supports Greenville Water’s mission: “Quality Water. Sustainable Future.” Current conservation initiatives include: - Drone and surveillance programs to monitor forest health, water quality and biodiversity while reducing carbon footprint. - eDNA studies to build species inventories, track rare and invasive species and assess ecosystem health. - Prescribed burn programs to strengthen ecosystem resilience. - Water quality monitoring and tracking of bioindicator species. Looking ahead, Greenville Water’s sustainability goals focus on protecting watershed landscapes and strengthening resiliency by embracing leading-edge technology and advancing conservation practices—preserving these vital resources for future generations. We’re proud to have Greenville Water as a Sustain SC member! 👏 #MemberSpotlight #SustainSC #SustainabilityLeadership #SouthCarolina #CleanWater #Conservation (fb)