Two public meetings were held on October 7, and October 10, 2024 to introduce the new Planning Framework to stakeholders. Formal Council meetings began in December, 2024. Agendas, presentations, meeting recordings, and meeting summaries can be accessed below.
Anderson, S.C., April 10, 2023; 6 pm – 8 pm
Tri-County Technical College - Anderson Campus
511 Michelin Blvd. Rm 123
Anderson, SC 29625
Agenda
SCDNR Presentations
McCormick, S.C., April 11, 2023; 6 pm – 8 pm
Hickory Knob State Park and Resort
1591 Resort Dr.
McCormick, SC 29835
Agenda
SCDNR Presentations
Meeting #8
July 8, 2025
Meeting #7
June 10, 2025
Presentations:
- May RBC Meeting Review, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Policy, Regulatory, and Legislative Recommendations, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Discussion of Planning Process Recommendations, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Meeting Recording
Meeting #6
May 13, 2025
Presentations:
- Discussion and Selection of Drought Management Recommendations, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Surface Water Law and Regulation, Joe Koon, SCDES
- Surface Water Policy Challenges: Case Studies, Joe Koon, SCDES
- Discussion and Selection of Policy, Legislative, and Regulatory Recommendations, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Meeting Recording
Meeting #5
April 8, 2025
Presentations:
- March Meeting Highlights, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Water Demand Projection - Santee Basin, Scott Harder, SCDES
- Capacity Use Area Groundwater Management Plans, Ashley Pritchett, SCDES
- Groundwater Demand and Projected Use, Brooke Czwartacki, SCDES
- Discussion and Selection of Drought Management Recommendations, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Meeting Recording
Meeting #4
March 11, 2025
Presentations:
- Water Demand Projection Methodologies, Scott Harder, SCDES
- Reservoir and Source Water Management, Jason Thompson, Charleston Water System
- Santee Cooper Project History and Operational Strategy, Michael Melchers, Santee Cooper
- Meeting Recording
Meeting #3
February 11, 2025
Presentations:
- January RBC Meeting Highlights, John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Groundwater Resources of the Santee Basin, Brooke Czwartacki, SCDES
- Hydrology 101, Kirk Westphal, CDM Smith
- Surface Water Resources of the Santee Basin, Hannah Hartley, SCDES
- Water Use in the Santee Basin, Scott Harder, SCDES
- Methods for Evaluating Water Availability, Scott Harder, SCDES
- Introduction to the Santee River Basin Surface Water Quantity Model, John Boyer and Amy Shaw, CDM Smith
- Meeting Recording
Meeting #2
January 28, 2025
Presentations:
- WaterSC Update - John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair - John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Identification of Process Metrics - John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Vision and Goals Development - John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Climatology of South Carolina - Hope Mizzell, SCDNR
- Drought and Monitoring Response - Hope Mizzell, SCDNR
- Upcoming Meeting Schedule - John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Meeting Recording
Meeting #1
December 19, 2024
Presentations:
- Introductions-The Planning Team
- River Basin Planning- Scott Harder, SCDES
- RBC Bylaws- John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Basin Priorities Discussion- John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Future Meetings- John Boyer, CDM Smith
- Meeting Recording
- March 18, 2025 - Agribusiness w/Dr. Nathan Smith
- March 24, 2025 - SC Resilience Plan w/Catherine Min
- March 31, 2025 - Marine & Freshwater Aquatic Resource w/Steve Meyer & Dr. Joey Ballenger