Projects and Partnerships

Neighborhood Stormwater Greenspace Collaborative

Partners: City of Columbia, Columbia Green, & Gills Creek Watershed Association

A Public-Private Partnership to transform flood-damaged vacant lots owned by the City into valuable ecological assets to…

  • enhance and demonstrate effective stormwater management practices,

  • increase accessibility to neighborhood greenspaces, 

  • provide vital wildlife habitat, and 

  • improve the overall water quality for the community.

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Midlands Area Treasured Trees Initiative

Partners: Columbia Green, Columbia Garden Club, Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia, & the Columbia Tree & Appearance Commission

The Treasured Trees program is designed to build public awareness and appreciation for the importance of trees in our ecosystem and daily lives. Midlands citizens are invited to nominate the trees they treasure for recognition on SC Arbor Day on Friday, December 4th. Read more…