Two public meetings were held on April 10th and April 11th, 2023 to introduce the new Planning Framework to stakeholders. Formal Council meetings began in July, 2023. 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 Recording
Meeting #14
October 9th, 2024
Draft agenda available soon
Meeting #13
September 11th, 2024
Agenda
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Meeting #12
July 10th, 2024
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
June Meeting Review
Presentations:
Evaluation of Drought Plans
Updated SWAM Modeling
Planning, Process Recommendations
Tech, Policy, Leg, and Red Recommendations
Upcoming Schedule
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Meeting #11
June 12th, 2024
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
Extended Drought Analysis, Kirk Westphal, CDM Smith
Major Reservoir Safe Yield Update, Kirk Westphal, CDM Smith
Development of Drought Strategies and Recommendations, Ashley Reid and John Boyer, CDM Smith
Development of Planning Process Recommendations, Ashley Reid and John Boyer, CDM Smith
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Meeting #10
May 8th, 2024
Agenda
Presentations:
Extended Drought Analysis, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Preliminary Reservoir Safe Yield Results, Kirk Westphal, CDM Smith
Flow-Ecology Relationships, Dr. Brandon Peoples, Clemson University
Drought Management and Response Discussion - Part 1, John Boyer, CDM Smith
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Meeting #9
April 10th, 2024
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Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
March Meeting Review, Ashley Reid and John Boyer, CDM Smith
Additional Surface Water Analyses, John Boyer, CDM Smith
South Carolina Office of Resilience Planning Brief, Hope Warren, SCOR
Water Management Strategies Discussion, Ashley Reid and John Boyer, CDM Smith
Demand-Side Strategies Memo, Ashley Reid and John Boyer, CDM Smith
Upper Savannah Basin Initial Model Scenario Results, John Boyer, CDM Smith
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Meeting #8
March 13th, 2024
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Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
An Economic Analysis of Low Water Levels in Hartwell Lake, Jeff Allen, Clemson
Preliminary 2070 Moderate and High Demand Scenario Results and Review of updated UIF, New Use, and P&R Scenarios, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Introduction to Water Management Strategies, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Water Management Strategy Discussion Guide, John Boyer, CDM Smith
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Meeting #7
February 14th, 2024
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Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
Member Introductions, RBC Visions, Goals, and InterBasin Council Selection, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Multipurpose Reservoir Management in the Savannah River Basin, Stan Simpson, USACE
Programs and Projects Affecting the Savannah River Basin, Brian Choate, USACE
Shoreline Management Overview, Melissa Wolf, USACE
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Meeting #6
January 10th, 2023
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
December Meeting Review, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Regional Water Plan, Ashley Reid, CDM Smith
Hydrology 101, Kirk Westphal, CDM Smith
Methodologies for Evaluating Water Availability, Scott Harder, SCDES
Introduction to the Savannah River Basin Surface Water Quantity Model, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Surface Water Availability Modeling UIF, New Use, and P&R Scenario Results, John Boyer, CDM Smith
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Meeting #5
December 13th, 2023
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
Water Use in the Upper Savannah River Basin, Priyanka More, SCDES
Upper Savannah Basin Water-Demand Projections, Alex Pellett, SCDES
Keowee-Toxaway Energy Complex, Ed Bruce, Duke Energy
Friends of Lake Keowee Society, Dr. Hains, Friends of Lake Keowee Society
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Meeting #4
November 8th, 2023
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Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
USGS Streamflow Monitoring, Toby Feaster, USGS
Fisheries Management in the Upper Savannah River Basin, Amy Chastain, SCDES
Flow-Ecology Relationships, Dr. Luke Bower, Dr. Joe Mruzek, and Dr. Brandon Peoples, USGS and Clemson
Overview of Broad River Basin Plan Findings and Recommendations, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Groundwater Resources of the Upper Savannah River Basin, Joe Gellici, SCDES
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Meeting #3
October 11th, 2023
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
Upper Savannah River Basin Land Use and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Evan Patrohay, CDM Smith
Surface Water Resources of the Upper Savannah River Basin, Priyanka More, SCDES
Climatology of South Carolina, Hope Mizzell, SCDES
SC Drought Monitoring and Management, Elliot Wickham, SCDES
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Meeting #2
September 13th, 2023
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
Planning Framework Overview, Alex Pellett, SCDES
Surface Water Law and Regulation, Joe Koon, SCDES
Identification of Process Metrics, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Field Trip Ideas, Ashley Reid, CDM Smith
Other Meeting Documents:
Guide and Examples for Developing a Vision Statement and Goals, Ashley Reid
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Meeting #1
July 26th, 2023
Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Presentations:
Introduction to Upper Savannah River Basin Planning, Alex Pellett, SCDES
Basin Priorities Discussion, Ashley Reid and John Boyer, CDM Smith
Review of RBC Bylaws, John Boyer, CDM Smith
Upcoming Meeting Schedule, Ashley Reid, CDM Smith
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