WaterSC Meeting
The WaterSC Water Resources Working Group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center, 1107 Williams St., Columbia. The meeting is open to members of the public to be in attendance. , The meeting, will be livestreamed, by SCETV, For more information on upcoming and previous WaterSC meetings, visit our, WaterSC Meetings webpage, .SCDES Temporarily Closes Some Shellfish Harvesting Beds in Georgetown County due to Excessive Rain
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 13, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is temporarily closing some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to heavy rainfall, the agency announced today. "This closure will begin at official sunset today, October 13, and it affects all shellfish harvesting in Shellfish Management Area 05, which includes…, said Mike Marshall, manager of, SCDES’s Shellfish Sanitation Section., "The affected area will reopen once water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for shellfish harvesting." For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Georgetown County, call SCDES’s Myrtle Beach Environmental Affairs Office at 843-238-4378 . ###Retailer/Manufacturer Recycling Programs
Here is a list of retailer and manufacturer recycling programs for computers, printers, televisions, cell phones and other unwanted electronics. Click on the name for more information about each recycling program. Programs vary on how they work and what is accepted. This list is not to be considered an endorsement of any retailer, manufacturer or program. Retailer programs AT&T Wireless …, Additional Recycling Options, Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Co., LLC (MRM): All MRM sites in South Carolina accept Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Quasar, Sharp, Toshiba, Technics and VIZIO brands of televisions and other electronics such as VCRs and DVDs at no charge. There may be a charge to recycle other electronic brands. More information is available.Construction & Demolition Debris - Builders/Contractors
Builders Image, Construction & Demolition Debris - Builders/Contractors, Why reduce, reuse, repurpose, or recycle construction and demolition (C&D) debris? Responsible C&D debris management can result in the recovery of a considerable amount of material with both environmental and economic benefits. The benefits may include: • Conserving resources; • Reducing waste; • Lowering disposal costs; • Reusing material on site or future project; • …, How to build a successful job site C&D debris recycling plan, . , • South Carolina has more than 80 C&D debris recyclers, , throughout the state. • Additional resources can be found here. The first step in the sustainable management of material is prevention. Here are a few prevention recommendations: • Re-evaluate estimates of material needed to ensure the correct amount. • Buy material that is delivered in returnable containers or with minimal/no packaging. • Ask suppliers to take back or buy back…Construction & Demolition Debris - Residents
Residents Image, Construction & Demolition Debris - Residents, Remodeling? Building? Tearing down? If you are, you have an opportunity to reduce the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris by reusing, repurposing, and recycling. What are items that can be recovered? The list includes: • Kitchen cabinets and sinks; • Bathroom sinks, vanities, tubs, and toilets; • Doors; • Energy-efficient windows; • Hardwood flooring; • …, Tips when using a contractor:, Ask how much and what type of waste will be generated and how it will be managed. Can it be reused or recycled? Work out a plan. There are more than 80 C&D debris recyclers (PDF), throughout South Carolina. , Tips for do-it-yourself projects:, Deconstruct: Deconstruction is the careful dismantling of a building or room to salvage material that can be reused, repurposed, or recycled. Repurpose: Repurposing is the use of an item for a purpose other than its original intended use. It can be done by modifying an item to fit a new use or by using the item in a new way (e.g., converting a door into a table). Donate: There are non-profit…, Additional Information, Landscaping Material Many county programs have composting or mulching operations and may accept landscape waste. Learn what options are available in your community . Paint Paint has the most recovery opportunities. If usable, try to donate to a school, non-profit, or other group. Some counties accept latex-based and/or oil-based paint for reuse or recycling. If the paint cannot be used, donated,…Phase 1 Jurisdictional Lines Review Public Hearing
The SC Department of Environmental Services's Bureau of Coastal Management (SCDES BCM) will hold an in-person public hearing on the proposed beachfront jurisdictional lines (baseline and setback line) for Phase 1 beaches (Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, Bay Point Island, St. Phillips Island, Little Capers Island, Pritchards Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island), on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6pm at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center located at 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC 29909. Prior to the public hearing, the Department will host an open house session from 5-6pm to meet with attendees one-on-one and answer questions. The Department will give a presentation at 6pm, followed by public comment. Proposed baseline and setback lines for Phase…, https://gis.des.sc.gov/shoreline/, .Sewee Landing
Sewee Landing Public Meeting & Hearing
SCDES will hold a combination public meeting and public hearing on November 6, 2025, to accept oral and written comments on the proposed NPDES Stormwater permit application from Mungo Homes, . The meeting/hearing will be held at Berkeley Electric District Office, North 7200, US-17 in Awendaw, SC 29429. The public meeting will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, with the public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM. This notice provides additional opportunity for public participation and community engagement as the previous public meeting and hearing on September 29, 2025 were affected by forecasts…, Public Notice, Fact Sheet, Submit a Comment If you would like to submit a comment regarding this NPDES Stormwater Permit and CZC Certification, please click here . The comment period is open until Nov. 16, 2025.SCDES Publishes Proposed Phase I Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Prior to Public Hearing, Welcomes Public Review and Input
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 17, 2025 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Today, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) published proposed updates to the State Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines for Phase I beaches as part of the agency’s 2024-2027 jurisdictional lines review cycle. These jurisdictional lines enable SCDES to implement laws and regulations that support the state's beachfront…, The proposed line updates provided today are for Phase I beaches, which include Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, Bay Point Island, St. Phillips Island, Little Capers Island, Pritchards Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island., Updated jurisdictional lines for other beaches will be provided as outlined at des.sc.gov/beachlines. South Carolina law requires SCDES, specifically the Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM), to establish and periodically review two jurisdictional lines every 7 to 10 years. The, baseline, is the more seaward (toward the ocean) line. The, setback line, is the more landward (towards the land) line. The setback line delineates the landward extent of the BCM's direct permitting authority for activities proposed within the Beach/Dune System Critical Area. As part of the routine jurisdictional lines update process, the average annual erosion rate (also known as the “long-term erosion rate”) for all oceanfront land that’s developed or potentially…, Jurisdictional Line Review for Phase I Beaches, , Open House and Public Hearing, , Thursday, Oct. 23, , Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center, , 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, , Open house: 5-6 p.m. Presentation and public hearing: 6 p.m., The 90-day public comment and information-sharing period for interested parties to provide input on the proposed lines for Phase 1 beaches begins today, Oct. 17, and continues through Jan. 15, 2026. Comments, data, and other related information are accepted. Please submit input during the Oct. 23 public hearing, at des.sc.gov/beachlines , or by postal mail sent to: , SCDES BCM, , ATTN: Marian Page, , 1362 McMillan Ave., Suite 400, , North Charleston, SC 29405, BCM staff are available to answer questions about South Carolina’s beachfront jurisdictional lines by calling (843) 953-0200. Learn more about the 2024-2027 Jurisdictional Lines Review Cycle at des.sc.gov/beachlines and view the proposed lines at https://gis.des.sc.gov/shoreline/ . ###Radon
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