Restoration Institute Archive
Carolina Clear to conduct Grand Strand water quality awareness surveys
Carolina Clear wants to gauge what Grand Strand residents understand about their local water quality and what effects their actions can have.
[Published: May 20, 2009]
Historic Navy chapel could serve the community in new ways
A historic chapel at the Restoration Institute could one day look familiar on the outside, but lead an entirely new life on the inside.
[Published: May 13, 2009]
Restoration Institute helps establish workforce development center in North Charleston
The Clemson University Restoration Institute's Healthy Communities focus area and the Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development have donated 15 computers to the city of North Charleston for a computer training lab in the city's Chicora Cherokee neighborhood.
[Published: May 05, 2009]
Solid Waste Authority, Carolina Clear to host 'Spring Greening'
Carolina Clear wants to help residents of Horry County properly dispose of household hazardous waste.
[Published: April 30, 2009]
Carolina Clear workshop discusses stormwater management
Carolina Clear hosted a bioretention workshop and roundtable discussion April 15 for Pickens-area engineers, developers and city officials.
[Published: April 22, 2009]
Offshore wind farm would boost existing industry in South Carolina
A wind farm off South Carolina’s coast not only would reduce the state’s dependence on fossil fuels, but also boost the existing maritime industry and create a host of new companies, a visiting wind farm specialist said Thursday.
[Published: April 16, 2009]
Carolina Clear to host rain barrel workshop in Pickens
Homeowners and Master Gardeners will learn how to build their own rain barrels – and then take them home.
[Published: April 14, 2009]
International wind-energy specialist to visit Charleston
The Clemson University Restoration Institute, a partner in Palmetto Wind, South Carolina’s pioneering offshore wind-farm initiative, is bringing international alternative-energy specialist Nick Longfield for a luncheon presentation on the logistics of developing offshore wind farms.
[Published: April 07, 2009]
Carolina Clear’s water pollution awareness ad campaign now in the Charleston area
Through a series of television and radio commercials will run on local stations, Carolina Clear has rolled out its multimedia advertising campaign in the Charleston area.
[Published: March 24, 2009]
Carolina Clear launches rain garden manual for South Carolina
In an effort to protect water resources, Carolina Clear has published a rain garden manual to help homeowners and gardeners across the state manage their yard and rooftop runoff.
[Published: March 18, 2009]
Restoration Institute, Savannah River National Laboratory partner to develop bioenergy
In a move that will advance development of alternative energy in South Carolina, the state’s leading bioenergy researchers have teamed to study how South Carolina’s agricultural resources can help reduce the state’s and nation’s dependence on fossil fuels.
[Published: March 17, 2009]
Historic Navy chapel at Restoration Institute becomes living classroom
An historic Navy chapel at the Clemson University Restoration Institute, once a sanctuary of worship when the Charleston Naval Base was a bustling military port, again is the center of attention.
[Published: March 03, 2009]
Restoration Institute to present at 2009 ThinkTEC Innovation summit
Experts from the Clemson University Restoration Institute will discuss how environmental preservation and job creation go hand-in-hand during a presentation Wednesday at the 9th annual ThinkTEC summit in North Charleston.
[Published: February 09, 2009]
Wind could bring energy, jobs to South Carolina
Energy from winds that blow within miles of South Carolina’s coast have the potential to power more than a million homes across the state and create thousands of jobs.
[Published: February 02, 2009]
S.C. Water Resources Conference focuses on communities and collaboration
The 2008 S.C. Water Resources Conference concluded Wednesday with the message that the state’s water supply is at risk and it will take the combined efforts of communities across the region to protect the state's quality of life.
[Published: October 15, 2008]
Clemson to lead effort to reduce state dependence on oil
To reduce the Southeast’s dependence on oil, Clemson University will lead a $1.2 million bioethanol research project to find the best way to produce plant-based fuels in the region.
[Published: October 15, 2008]
S.C. Water Resources Conference Day 1: Technology and opportunity
Water and electricity usually don’t mix. But the future of managing water resources likely lies in electronics.
[Published: October 14, 2008]
October conference to address South Carolina’s water resources
Scientists, policy makers and industry leaders to discuss the role water plays in our quality of life and economy.
[Published: September 30, 2008]
Restoration Institute selects master planner
Clemson University has selected architecture and engineering firm Burt Hill Inc. to develop a master plan for the Clemson University Restoration Institute.
[Published: August 08, 2008]
ETV showcases Clemson's Restoration Institute and H.L. Hunley
ETV's "The Big Picture" visited Clemson University’s Restoration Institute for two days in July to feature the university's work on the CSS H.L. Hunley Civil War submarine.
[Published: August 07, 2008]
Architect selected for Restoration Institute campus
Mount Pleasant-based architectural firm chosen to renovate first two buildings of Clemson University Restoration Institute campus.
[Published: July 23, 2008]
EPA names Clemson a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management in South Carolina
Clemson University was recognized as a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday.
[Published: July 08, 2008]
Clemson professor named to regional restoration ecology society board
The Coastal Plain Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration elected Gene Eidson March 19 to represent South Carolina on its executive board.
[Published: April 01, 2008]
Clemson hires development director for Restoration Institute
Clemson University has hired Elizabeth Colbert-Busch as the director of development for its Restoration Institute in North Charleston. Her role will be to work with individuals and corporations to build relationships that will help develop the institute.
[Published: February 26, 2008]
Kelly to promote biotech, Restoration Institute for CU
Karl B. Kelly will join Clemson University on Feb. 1 to develop public-private partnerships for biotechnology and the Restoration Institute.
[Published: January 30, 2008]
Clemson’s first Water Forum will provide an update on South Carolina water policy and funding opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students involved in water issues research and outreach.
[Published: March 29, 2007]