The Edisto River Basin Council is composed of a diverse group of stakeholders from eight different water interest categories. The Council, appointed by SCDNR in March 2020, currently consists of 22 members and is responsible for developing the Edisto River Basin Plan.

NameOrganizationPositionInterest Category
Aakhus, MarkTown of Edisto BeachAssistant Town AdministratorLocal Governments
Bagwell, LauraAiken Soil & Water Conservation DistrictCommissionerAt-Large
Bell, GlennRBM Forestry, LLCOwnerAgriculture, Forestry, and Irrigation
Bishop, DavidThe Nature ConservancyCoastal Conservation DirectorEnvironmental
Dr. Bass, JohnRetired At-Large
Duke, JoelAiken CountyAssistant County AdministratorLocal Governments
Haralson, JohneyBamberg Soil and Water DistrictVice ChairmanLocal Governments
Jowers, J.J.PublicCitizenWater-based Recreational
Krispyn, HugoFriends of the Edisto & Edisto RiverkeeperExecutive DirectorEnvironmental
Marvin, Alta MaeEdisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail CommissionCommissioner/Property OwnerAt-Large
Odom, EricOrangeburg Department of Public UtilitiesWater Division DirectorWater and Sewer Utilities
Sievers, AmandaOrangeburg CountyPlanning DirectorIndustry and Economic Development
Stallworth, Hank (RBC Chair)Retired (SCDNR Chief of Staff) Environmental
Stutts, BrandonDominion Energy South CarolinaEnvironmental SpecialistElectric-Power Utilities
Thompson, JasonCharleston Water SystemSource Water ManagerWater and Sewer Utilities
Tolbert, AlexOrangeburg Country ClubGolf Course SuperintendentAgriculture, Forestry, and Irrigation
Walther, JeremyWalther FarmsOwner/OperatorAgriculture, Forestry, and Irrigation
Waters, JerryPalmetto Realty and Land Co.Owner/ brokerAt-Large
Weathers, Landrum (RBC Vice-Chair)Weathers Farms/ Circle W FarmsManagerAgriculture, Forestry, and Irrigation
Williams, WillWestern South Carolina Economic Development PartnershipPresident/CEOIndustry and Economic Development