Watershed Plan Development Grant Request for Applications
, Applications are being accepted through March 20, 2026, An informational webinar on the 2025 Watershed Plan Development Grant was recorded and is available here . , 2026 Watershed Plan Development Grant RF, A, Required Application Documents, Watershed Plan Development Grant Application Form, Watershed Plan Budget Form, Guidance Documents, How to Complete a Budget, SCDES Guide to Developing Watershed Plans , Additional Guidance, Watershed Plan Development Grant Page, Grant Funded Watershed Plans,Open Burning
What is open burning?, Open burning is the burning of materials outdoors in a firepit or burn barrel releasing smoke and other emissions directly into the air. Examples of open burning include: Campfires Bonfires Fire pits Burning leaves, trash, or other yard waste, Is it Legal?, The legality of open burning depends on where and what you burn. Inside City/Town Limits: Some towns have banned outdoor burning altogether, and others have enacted local ordinances that limit outdoor burning. If you live within city limits, always check with your local government before you burn anything outdoors. Outside City/Town Limits: The S.C. Forestry Commission regulates certain types of…, What can I burn (if allowed by local ordinance) or NOT burn outdoors in South Carolina?, Legal to Burn • Yard Trimmings • Barbecues • Outdoor Fireplaces (using only untreated wood) • Campfires (using only untreated wood) • Bonfires If burning, remember to always: • Actively watch the fire; • Have water or other fire extinguishing measures readily available; • Comply with county and local ordinances; and • Notify S.C. Forestry Commission of any outdoor burning Illegal to Burn Recycle…General NPDES Permits (Non-Stormwater)
Bulk Petroleum Storage Activities - Emmanuel Eluno (803) 898-4314 Discharges from the Application of Pesticides - Byron Amick (803) 898-4236 Hydrostatic Test Water Discharges from New & Used Oil and Gas Lines & Tanks - Brett Caswell (803) 898-4396 Discharges Associated with Nonmetal Mineral Mining Facilities [Effective July 1, 2022]- Brett Caswell (803) 898-4396 Land…SRF Forms
Forms, DES Form 3561, CWSRF Project Questionnaire, * Updated 9/2025, DES Form 3463, DWSRF Project Questionnaire, * Updated 9/2025, DHEC Form 1970, Construction Permit Application, 9/2016, DES Form 0574, Utility Sustainability Assessment, * Updated 7/2025, DES Form 0962, Project Sponsor's American Iron and Steel Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 1295, Project Construction Summary - General, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2324, Project Inspection Designation Form, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2553, Land Acquisition Form for CWSRF Funding, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2554, Land Acquisition Form for DWSRF Funding, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2556, Bidder's American Iron and Steel Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2557, Project Sponsor's Davis-Bacon Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3585, Draw Request Form, * Updated 2/2026, DES Form 3152, Cost & Effectiveness Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3236, Fiscal Sustainability Plan Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3586, Official Designation & Signature Form, 7/2024, DES Form 3587, Monthly Construction Inspection Report - for Projects without BABA Requirements, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4366, Monthly Construction Inspection Report - for Projects with BABA Requirements, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3588, Schedule for Construction, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3589, Project Construction Summary - Equivalency, * Updated 12/2025, DES Form 3590, Debarment Certification, *Updated 12/2025, DES Form 3591, Prime Contractor's Subagreement Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3594, URLAP Certification (Certification Regarding Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970), *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4087, A&E Procurement Compliance Form, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4359, Project Sponsor’s Build America, Buy America Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4360, Bidder's Build America, Buy America Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4464, BABA De Minimis List, * Updated 10/2024, EPA Forms (4700-4, 5700-52A), EPA Grantee Forms,SRF Guidance
Guidance Documents, CWSRF PER Guidance Document, * Updated 9/2025, DWSRF PER Guidance Document, * Updated 9/2025, Guide to Projects with a 20- and 30-yr Debt Service Terms, * Updated 7/2024, Permit Guide for CWSRF and DWSRF Projects - Equivalency, * Updated 7/2024, Permit Guide for CWSRF and DWSRF Projects - General, * Updated 7/2024, Methods of Bidding, , Guide to Bidding and Award of Construction Contracts - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Bidding and Award of Construction Contracts - General, * Updated 7/2024, Guide to Alternative Methods of Construction Delivery (CMAR), * Updated 2/2026, Guide to SRF Prequalification of Construction Bidders (RFQ), * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Direct Purchase of Equipment and Materials - Equivalency, * Updated 7/2024, Guide to Direct Purchase of Equipment and Materials - General, * Updated 7/2024, Guide to Federal Requirements - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Federal Requirements - General, * Updated 1/2025, CWSRF Federal Requirements Table - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, CWSRF Federal Requirements Table - General, * Updated 1/2025, DWSRF Federal Requirements Table - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, DWSRF Federal Requirements Table - General, * Updated 1/2025, Guide for Study-Only SRF Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Guide for Engineering-Services-Only SRF Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Guide for Lead Service Line Replacement Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Preconstruction Conference Report (without BABA), , * Updated 2/2026, Preconstruction Conference Report (with BABA), , * Updated 2/2026, Disbursement Package for Loan Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Disbursement Package for APF Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Green Project Reserve Eligible Projects, *Updated 7/2024, Guide to CWSRF Cost and Effectiveness Analysis, * Updated 7/2024 Signage Guide for Equivalency Projects, Signage Guide for Equivalency Projects, * Updated 1/2025, EPA's SRF American Iron and Steel Requirement, , EPA's SRF Build America, Buy America Requirement,Report It!
S.C. Aquatic Plant Management Council Meeting
The SC Aquatic Plant Management Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the S.C. Department of Environmental Services, 2600 Bull St., Columbia, in the Linton Conference Room, No. 4011., There will be a virtual option to attend via Microsoft Teams, . The meeting is open to the public. Visitors who choose to attend in person will need to check in at the front desk of the SCDES building at 2600 Bull Street. The Council will be discussing public comments received on the draft Aquatic Plant Management Plan for 2026, which was posted online for 30 days, before making any adjustments and finalizing the Plan., Anyone with business for the Council or who wishes to receive Teams login instructions should contact the SCDES Aquatic Nuisance Plants Program by email at, invasiveweeds@des.sc.gov, ., To provide for an efficient meeting, please contact Program staff in advance if you would like to address the Council. Items scheduled on the agenda for the meeting include: Call to Order of the 148th Meeting Review and Approval of the Minutes of January 14, 2026 (147th) Council Meeting Public Comment Period (30 minutes) Discussion of and Response to Public Comments made…Bureau of Water
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Terra Renewal Services, Inc. Public Meeting/Hearing
SCDES will hold a public meeting and hearing to seeking input on this proposed modification of WTR-Land Application Permit: ND008647 for Terra Renewal Services, Inc., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The public meeting will begin at 5:00 pm, followed by a formal public hearing at 6:00 pm. The meeting and hearing will be held at Darling County Library, 204 North Main Street, Darlington, SC 29532.…