Gills Creek Watershed Association Sponsors
LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
AT&T Foundation
The AT&T Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and projects that increase inclusion and create opportunities for diverse populations. Projects supported by AT&T address quality-of-life issues, with an emphasis on improving education and advancing community development.
AT&T Foundation Community Impact
Forest Lake Property Owners' Association
Forest Lake Property Owners' Association, Inc is a private, non-profit association of homeowners on Forest Lake. Only the owners of property fronting on Forest Lake are eligible to become members of the Association. The Association develops rules for activity on Forest Lake, maintains the Forest Lake Dam and provides stewardship of Forest Lake.
SPONSORS
B P Barber
"BP Barber is one of the oldest and largest civil engineering firms in the Southeast. Since our founding in Columbia, South Carolina in 1916, we have grown to be a comprehensive provider of civil and environmental engineering services with regional offices located in Charleston, Florence, and Greenville, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina."
www.bpbarber.com
Dennis Corporation
"Dennis Corporation is a Southeastern licensed engineering, surveying and construction management firm specializing in a wide range of projects. Dennis Corporation's specific fields of expertise include aviation engineering, civil infrastructure, construction management, construction services, environmental services, expert witness, geotechnical engineering, intelligent transportation systems, program management, special projects, surveying, traffic engineering, transportation engineering and water resources.
www.denniscorporation.com
Fuss & O'Neill
"Fuss & O'Neill is a full-service engineering consulting firm. Our qualified professionals take a disciplined approach to address the needs of organizations in both the public and private sectors. We deliver exactly what complex projects require - an integrated matrix structure of services across the broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines."
www.fando.com
Grimball Cotterill Landscape Architects
"Grimball Cotterill Landscape Architects has a 20-year history of providing quality design throughout the southeastern United States. GCA offers creative answers to diverse design problems while considering the character and potential of each site. We work with a deep respect for tradition while exploring creative contemporary solutions. From private residences to multi-use public facilities, GCA works to develop functional and inventive landscapes."
www.grimballcotterill.com
The Upper Rockyford Lake Homeowners' Association
"The Upper Rockyford Lake Homeowners' Association is a group of homeowners on Overcreek, Northshore, and Goldbranch Roads in Forest Acres who are committed to protecting and improving water quality."
rockyfordsc.blogspot.com
FRIENDS
Julie and Mark Mayson
Spring Valley Homeowners' Association
Little Lake Katherine Homeowners' Association
Intertape Polymer Group
"Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) is an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. Leveraging its advanced manufacturing technologies, extensive research and development capabilities and a comprehensive strategic acquisition program, the Company believes it has assembled the broadest and deepest range of products in the industry." Intertape Polymer has a manufacturing facilty at 2000 South Beltline Boulevard which includes a significant stretch of lower Gills Creek.
www.intertapepolymer.com
The Gills Creek Watershed Association offers four levels of public sponsorship: Champion (donation of $5000 or more), Leadership ($1000), Sponsor ($500), and Friend ($250). All donated funds are tax deductible. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, view more information regarding sponsorship and a downloadable sponsorship form. You may also contact Jessica Artz at jartz@environ.sc.edu or 803-727-8326.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
Cary Lake Homeowners Association
"The Cary Lake Homeowners Association is a made up 46 homeowners around Cary Lake located in Arcadia Lakes. They are dedicated to protecting Cary Lake and the Gills Creek Watershed to enhance wildlife, water quality, and recreation. All members of the Cary Lake HOA are members of the GCWA."
www.arcadialakes.net/CaryLakeHA.asp
The Spring Lake Homeowners' Association
The Spring Lake Homeowners' Association is comprised of homeowners around Spring Lake in Forest Acres. Spring Lake is located between Cary Lake and Forest Lake.
Lake Katharine Homeowners' Association
The Lake Katharine Homeowners Association is made up of 82 homeowners that own property along the Lake Katharine shoreline. Lake Katharine is the furthest downstream lake in the Gills Creek Watershed and is located within the City of Columbia. This group has been very involved with the Gills Creek Watershed Association since its conception.
The Gills Creek Watershed Association offers homeowners associations and other organizations in the watershed the option to join for all their members. Contact Jessica Artz at jartz@environ.sc.edu or 803-727-8326 for more information on this option.
GOVERNMENTAL SPONSORS
Richland County Stormwater Department "The mission of the Richland County Stormwater Department is to provide stormwater management support (drainage and water quality) to the Department of Public Works in order to improve public safety, enhance public health and increase public service through departmental and divisional coordination and public awareness."
The City of Columbia
"The City of Columbia is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens through good stewardship of the city's natural and physical resources,
safe and accessible facilities, and exemplary leisure services."
www.columbiasc.net
Richland County Conservation Commission
"Richland County Council recognized the importance of the conservation of natural resources to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the county and promote economic development and tourism. With this understanding, the Conservation Commission was created in 1998. The Commission's purpose includes promoting the conservation of natural resources and assisting in coordinating activities of volunteers, organizations, and business and governmental agencies interested in the conservation of natural, cultural, and historical resources."
www.rcgov.us/departments/conservation/commission
The Richland Conservation District
"The Richland Conservation District provides leadership, information, education and technical assistance to conserve, improve and sustain our natural resources through partnerships with individuals, businesses, schools, organizations, and local and state and federal governments. The Richland County Soil and Water Department is co-located with the Richland Conservation District and the staff of resource professionals provide technical and educational services to the citizens of Richland County."
www.richlandonline.com/departments/Conservation/conservation.htm
University of South Carolina, Environment and Sustainability Program
"The home of University of South Carolina's university-wide focus on environmental studies which supports interdisciplinary action among faculty and students, promotes awareness of environmental issues on the campus, provides environmental education for undergraduate and graduate students, coordinates basic and applied environmental research, and provides outreach to the broader public communities."
The Environment and Sustainability Program provides office space for and administrative support to the Gills Creek Watershed Association.
www.environ.sc.edu
Contact Jessica Artz at jartz@environ.sc.edu or 803-727-8326 for more information. We are eager to meet with interested parties and groups to provide a presentation on the Gills Creek Watershed and our efforts to coordinate governmental, corporate, and organizational entities, and individuals in restoring and protecting the watershed.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, view more information regarding sponsorship and a downloadable sponsorship form.
Gills Creek Watershed Association Affiliates
Richland County
www.rcgov.us
Richland County Stormwater Management
The City of Columbia
www.columbiasc.net
The City of Columbia Stormwater Management
The City of Forest Acres
www.forestacres.net
The Town of Arcadia Lakes
www.arcadialakes.net
Congaree Riverkeeper
www.congareeriverkeeper.org/
Sustainable Midlands
www.sustainablemidlands.org
Richland County Conservation Commission
www.richlandlegacy.com
Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District
www.rcgov.us/departments/conservation/mission.htm
Keep the Midlands Beautiful
www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org