Department of the Interior Environmental Achievement Award Winner
Partnering to Build Community Resiliency
Ralph Regula Conservation and Stewardship Champion
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Partners — U.S. National Park Service
South Carolina 7 Expedition, or SC7, a partnership between the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (a National Heritage Area and part of National Park System) and multiple organizations, promotes an appreciation of the outdoors, stewardship of resources, and active protection of the planet. The SC7’s mission is to raise awareness of floodwater prevention and resiliency across South Carolina as well as engage leaders and citizens in the protection and enjoyment of South Carolina’s natural resources. The signature event of SC7 is an annual, 30-day expedition across South Carolina, featuring seven (7) natural wonders, recreation trails, and historic locations. Along the SC7 route, the expedition team holds events to share with local communities and globally with social media. Since 2019 two expeditions were coordinated and a third is planned in 2022. In FY21 the SC7 program documentary “Higher Ground” was viewed by 1000 people in three showings, and 600 people in showings at Coastal Carolina University, Universidad de Chile, and University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism.”
