2026 South Carolina Forests & Water Consortium
Bringing together forestry and water sectors in our state.
Happening October 29th @ The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park
Join us for the 2026 revival consortium
The South Carolina Forests & Water Consortium is returning October 29th, 2026 from 10 am - 4 pm at The River Center at Saluda Shoals.
This year’s theme is Conservation Collaboration. Join us for talks from leaders in the forest and water sectors as they share how collaborative approaches to conservation projects have not only improved their local ecology, but formed lasting community care in the process.
Attendees will be give a chance to network across sectors to discuss ongoing and upcoming conservation projects, and way organizations can join forces to make those goals a reality.
Clean Water Grows on Trees.
The purpose of this Consortium is to bring together representatives from forestry, water, and other natural resource sectors to discuss the shared values between forestry and water in our state.
Our goals for this Consortium are to enhance collaboration between these sectors and create a clearinghouse of information and funding within the state. If you’re interested in attending, please use the link below to register today!
“The land use/land cover in SC river basins is composed of about 60% forests, on average. Forest type, structure, age, and management intensity all influence watershed water quantity and quality at various degrees depending on local climate and topography in the southern U.S. Forests, particularly in headwaters. Forests benefit water resources by providing clean water, may recharge the root zone soil and slowly release water as sustained baseflow, and riparian forests can mitigate flood control in some cases, water related recreation.”
— Dr. Devendra Amatya (US Forest Service)
Devin Orr, the previous Natural Resources Protection Specialist at SCRWA.
Sierra Hylton, in charge of DHEC's Adopt-A-Stream in SC.
Adopt-A-Stream table.
Notes from one of the 3 breakout sessions during the Consortium.
Two of our wonderful facilitators, Holly and Janae reviewing the actionable items formulated by the breakout sessions.
James Kilgo, the founder of the SCFWI.
Two of the SCFC foresters who were in attendance at the event.
Janae and the lowcountry session notes.
Lyles and the sandhills breakout group.
The SCFWI's new logo on the "party" favors.
Snacks!
Courtesy of Sierra Hylton.
Thank you Lisa Lord and LLA for sponsoring lunch!
Guy Sabin.
Fellowship.
Devin Orr.
The venue.
The attendees.
Janae.