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Applications and Tools 

SCDES BCM develops a variety of applications, viewers, and tools to share data and information with stakeholders. These products are frequently used by local governments, state and federal agencies, universities, and coastal engineering and surveying companies. Explore these resources using the tiles below. 

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Coastal Atlas- Explore this interactive StoryMap to learn more about the history, tools, and initiatives of the SC Coastal Management Program
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Project Manager Finder- Find contact information for SCDES BCM project managers in each geographic region of the SC coast.
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MyCoast South Carolina- This public reporting tool allows users to submit photographs and information related to storm damage, King Tides, Abandoned and Derelict Vessels, and Adopt-a-Beach cleanups
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SC Beach Guide- Explore over 600 public beach access locations and associated amenities including parking, restrooms, showers, and more
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Hazard Vulnerability Assessment- This geospatial tool evaluates coastal hazard vulnerability from four components including storm surge, shoreline change, flooding, and social and economic vulnerability
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ePermitting- SCDES's online platform for environmental permitting, licensing, registration, projects, reporting, monitoring, complaints, compliance and enforcement.
Screenshot of Jurisdictional Lines Viewer Web App
Jurisdictional Lines Viewer- View approximate locations of the state’s current jurisdictional baseline and setback line, beach zones, shoreline change rates, line reports, survey packets, and more
Screenshot of BERM Web App
BERM Explorer- View dune, beach, and offshore profile data and sand volumes available at over 350 transects across the SC coast and dating back to 2014
Screenshot of Beach Renourishment Web App
Beach Renourishment- Find information about the locations, dates, costs, sand sources and volumes, and borrow areas associated with historical beach renourishment projects along the SC coast

Data Analysis & Management

SCDES BCM staff utilize a variety of spatial and non-spatial data for coastal planning and regulatory activities. Using the latest GIS desktop, online, and mobile applications and software platforms, the Coastal Services section provides data analysis and management services to support staff, programs, and product development. Coastal Services staff also manage projects and contracts associated with large-scale data collection efforts. One of the significant data analysis and management efforts that Coastal Services oversees is the review of the State’s Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines, where staff are involved with data collection, geospatial analysis, and providing final products to the public. 

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Field Equipment

SCDES BCM staff frequently need high-accuracy spatial data to inform decision-making. The Coastal Services section maintains multiple survey-grade and mapping-grade GNSS units, develops equipment user manuals, and conducts staff training on field equipment. 

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Coastal Services Section

Planning, Outreach & Engagement

Coastal Program Enhancements