SCDES's Commitment Towards Environmental Justice
To further support the agency’s mission of improving the quality of life for all South Carolinians, representatives from SCDES and various community organizations came together in 2018 to identify and shape the following Environmental Justice “Guiding Principles.” Doing so allows us to assist our community partners with protecting, revitalizing, and sustaining the communities of South Carolina.
Environmental Justice Guiding Principles
- Ensure that Environmental Justice Communities are Meaningfully Involved and Routinely Considered Throughout Decision-Making Processes.
- Proactively Build and Strengthen Relationships with Communities by Sharing Information, Providing Technical Assistance, and Identifying Resources.
- Proactively Promote Partnerships Between Communities and Other Stakeholders.
- Encourage and Facilitate Capacity Building and Collaborative Problem Solving Within Environmental Justice Communities.
- Strengthen Our Agency’s Leadership with the Goal of Sustaining Environmental Justice within SC DHEC.
Contacts
Keisha Long
803-898-0774
Environmental Justice Coordinator
Chaquetta Greene
803-521-5746
Environmental Justice Associate