Promoting and protecting South Carolina's environmental resources requires consistent community involvement and ongoing communication among all of our stakeholders. 

community engagement

We also use collaborative, problem-solving strategies and partnerships to ensure citizens in overburdened communities are involved in our decision-making processes.  We emphasize the importance of developing and strengthening relationships with environmental justice stakeholders.  

We use and encourage a combination of approaches to provide meaningful opportunities for engagement including:

Resources

Contacts

Kristy Ellenberg, Collaborative Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives
Office of Environmental Affairs
(803) 898-8161

Keisha Long, Environmental Justice Coordinator
Office of Environmental Affairs
803-898-0774

Chaquetta Greene, Environmental Justice Associate
Office of Environmental Affairs
803-521-5746

Donna Moye, Public Participation Coordinator
Bureau of Land & Waste Management
803-898-1382

Monica Taylor, Public Participation Coordinator
Bureau of Air Quality
803-898-7678

Derrick Stanley, Public Participation Coordinator
Bureau of Water
803-898-3115

If you have any questions related to community engagement, please contact us at CommunityEngagementTeam@dhec.sc.gov.