Volunteers select a water resource on which to focus and perform one or more activities aimed at protecting water quality. South Carolina's water resources are rich and diverse. You can't go far without crossing a stream, lake, river, or wetland. Our water resources provide homes for fish and other wildlife, helping to maintain the sensitive balance of nature. South Carolina's waters are also excellent resources for fishing, swimming, and boating.
Rivers are a vital source of water for drinking water supplies, agriculture, and industry.
The quality of water affects all of these uses. Protection of water quality and quantity for the future will depend on active citizen support for South Carolina's environmental programs. One way that South Carolinians can get involved in water quality management and protection is by participating in the South Carolina Water Watch program. Water Watch needs individuals, civic organizations, businesses, and local governments to learn about and protect the water quality of our waterways. There are numerous activities in which individuals or groups can participate.