DES’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program annually identifies a successful restoration effort achieved using 319 grants from EPA. These success stories highlight documented water quality improvements to water bodies impaired by nonpoint source pollution. Local stakeholders implement best management practices (BMPs) identified in an approved watershed plan. View the success stories below.
For more information visit DES’s Nonpoint Source Program and EPA’s website. The 319 project locations can be viewed using the SC Watershed Atlas.
Success Stories
2023--Ecological Restoration by Daylighting a Smith Branch Tributary
2022--Urban Retrofit Leads to Reopening Shellfish Harvesting Waters in Battery Creek
2021--Improving Shellfish Waters through Multi-Phase Implementation in May River
2020--Urban Retrofit Leads to Reopening Shellfish Harvesting Waters in Battery Creek
2019--Watershed Project Leads to Cleaner Water in Smith Swamp
2018--Making Progress Through Implementation and Partnership in Brunson Swamp
2017--Outreach, Partnerships, and Implementation Improve Rabon Creek
2016--Septic System Repairs Improve Water Quality in Horse Creek
2013--Implementing Best Management Practices Reduces Fecal Coliform Bacteria Levels in Scape Ore Swamp
2013--Best Management Practices Improve Water Quality in the Upper Little Pee Dee River
2012--Community-Led Effort Reduces Bacteria in the Tyger River
2010--Removing Sources of Fecal Coliform Improves Water Quality in Thompson Creek
2010--Implementing a Total Maximum Daily Load Reduces Bacteria in Rocky Creek
2007--Homeowners and Agricultural Community Reduce Bacteria Levels in Two Oconee County Watersheds