Rivers and river sides are natural places to flock to, or get away to, for fun or leisure. The Broad, Congaree, and Saluda Rivers of Columbia and the surrounding mid-lands offer a place for many different activities from fishing and swimming to boating, in its many forms, to just relaxing.

There are many organizations that can help you enjoy the rivers in the area. We've listed some of these. Of course, this list is always under revision and improvement.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources puts out a newsletter called River News and one called Blackwater Currents. They are also big players in the River Alliance effort. Their address is:

• South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
• Water Resources Division
• 1201 Main St., Suit 1100
• Columbia, SC 29201

The Sierra Club has a newsletter called Bachman News as well as many other projects. Their address is:

• Sierra Club
• PO Box 2388
• Columbia, SC 29202

The South Carolina Parks System has a newsletter called Programs and Special Events. There is a cool website guide to State Parks. There address is:

• S.C. State Parks
• 1205 Pendleton St.
• Columbia, SC 29201

Trout Unlimited is an important group for fishing folks. Their address is:

• Trout Unlimited
• 115 Conrad Cr.
• Columbia, SC 29212

Palmetto Paddlers is great for...well, paddlers.

• Palmetto Paddlers
• 1411 Ellison Rd.
• Columbia, SC 29206

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