SCDES’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) will be hosting an educational open house for Phase II of the 2024-2028 Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Review, focused on the Greater Charleston Area on Tuesday, July 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Keith Summey Library, 3503 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405. The Phase II beaches in the greater Charleston area include Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, Morris Island, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and Dewees Island.
These drop-in, informational events are designed to educate the public on the beachfront jurisdictional lines review process, with SCDES BCM staff present to answer questions about the Phase II beaches. There are currently no lines available, and public comments will not be recorded at this time. Public hearings for the Phase II lines will be scheduled once the proposed lines have been made available, along with a public comment period.
To learn more about the beachfront jurisdictional lines review, please visit des.sc.gov/beachlines.