BCM Beaufort Moving

Starting April 1, 2025, the address for the SCDES BCM Beaufort field office will be 1911 Boundary Street, Suite 104, Beaufort, SC 29902. The SCDES BCM’s office location at 104 Parker Drive will no longer be occupied by agency staff.

Please forward all mail and drop off all hard copy critical area line surveys and plans to the new Boundary Street address.

In-office meetings with project managers can be requested by appointment. To request an appointment, please see the contact information for the project managers reporting from the Beaufort field office.

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2025 Coastal Photo Contest Winner

"An Evening in the Boneyard" by Raymond Murray. Tide Tables posters coming soon!

Living Shorelines - A Guide to Permitting

General resources to help assess site conditions and plan for a living shoreline.

MyCoast - A web and mobile-based app for submitting photos and data associated with coastal hazards.

MyCoast was designed to engage the public and enhance awareness among the general public, stakeholders and decision makers.

Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) protects and enhances the state's coastal resources by preserving sensitive and fragile areas while promoting responsible development in the eight coastal counties of South Carolina.

BCM is led by Chris Stout, who became Bureau Chief in 2024.

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