Stormwater Contacts
Construction Activity Contacts, Bureau of Water Permitting Review, The following staff work in our offices in Columbia and review projects located outside of the 8 coastal counties. Projects are currently assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Stormwater Permitting Section Review Mohamad Ismail - (803) 898-4198 Angela Kennedy - (803) 898-4234 Sloan Jackson - (803) 898-4005 Marc Daraban - (803) 898-4229 Whitney Davis - (803) 898-0030 Ethan Barela - (803)…, Bureau of Water Coastal Stormwater Permitting Staff, The following staff work in our offices in Charleston and review projects located within the 8 coastal counties (Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Beaufort, Jasper and Colleton). Coastal Stormwater Permitting Section Review George Cox - (843) 953-0238 Mallory Ware - (843) 953-1594 Vacant Coastal Stormwater Permitting Section - Permit Coordinators Dagny Bodach - (843) 953-…, Compliance, If you have questions on compliance with an approved plan, inspection requirements, or monthly reports, you may contact the Water Pollution Compliance Section. Inspections of permitted sites are performed by staff located in Regional Offices throughout the state. Brandon Kersbergen - (803) 898-0944 - Section Manager, Enforcement, Enforcement of stormwater regulations is handled by the Water Pollution Enforcement Section. Lorria Caswell - (803) 898-1647 - Section Manager, Industrial Activity Contacts, Industrial Stormwater Permitting Staff, The following staff work in our offices in Columbia and work to administer the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities. Erin Way - (803) 898-4540 Bill Corder - (803) 898-4034 , Compliance, If you have questions on compliance with an approved plan, inspection requirements or monthly reports, you may contact the Water Pollution Compliance Section. Inspections of permitted sites are performed by staff located in Regional Offices throughout the state. Brandon Kersbergen - (803) 898-0944 - Section Manager, Enforcement, Enforcement of stormwater regulations is handled by the Water Pollution Enforcement Section. Lorria Caswell - (803) 898-1647 - Section Manager, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Bureau of Water Permitting Staff, The following staff work in our offices in Columbia and administer the NPDES Stormwater Program which permits discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). Roxanne Stiglitz - (803) 898-2539 Katelyn Mills - (803) 898-4053History
History of the S.C. Department of Environmental Services, The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a South Carolina state cabinet agency established by state law on July 1, 2024, with specific roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources. SCDES is focused on efficient and better delivery of services with a commitment to Science, Service and…S.C. Aquatic Plant Management Council to Meet March 11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. 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 choosing to attend in person…, 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 the January 14, 2026 (147th) Council Meeting Public Comment Period (30 minutes) Discussion of and Response to Public Comments on the 2026 Draft…Transform Your Future: SCDES Celebrates Engineers Week 2026
From the devices in our pockets to the bridges we cross, and from the clean water in our taps to the air we breathe, engineering touches every facet of our lives. Each year,, Engineers Week (February 22–28, 2026), serves as a vital moment to celebrate the brilliant minds who solve today's most complex challenges and to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. This year’s theme, ", Transform Your Future, ," is a powerful reminder that engineering doesn’t just build structures; it builds opportunities, strengthens communities and shapes the world we leave for our children. Why Engineering Matters in South Carolina At the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), engineering isn't just a profession, it’s one of our frontline defenses for the environment. Our engineers are the…, Safe Drinking Water, : Ensuring every community has access to high-quality, reliable water sources., Effective Waste Management, : Designing systems to manage waste responsibly and protect our soil and groundwater., Innovative Stormwater Solutions, : Protecting our landscapes and infrastructure through advanced flood mitigation and sustainable drainage systems., Healthy Air:, Working to monitor and protect air quality standards that help keep our air clean. Inspiring the "E" in STEM Engineers Week is more than a celebration; it’s a movement to show students that engineering is creative, collaborative and most importantly open to everyone. When students see how engineering makes a tangible difference in their own backyards, they begin to realize: this could be my…, DiscoverE.org, offer free resources, including hands-on activities and lesson plans to help educators and parents focus on the "E" in STEM. Transform, Your, Future: Join the SCDES Team Are you a problem-solver at heart? If you’re passionate about environmental protection and making a lasting impact in South Carolina, we want to meet you. SCDES is currently seeking dedicated professionals to, join our team, . Let’s Build a Better Tomorrow Together Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student curious about STEM, or a citizen grateful for clean water, we invite you to celebrate with us. Join the conversation this week by mentoring a student, visiting a classroom, or exploring a new career path with SCDES. Together, we aren't just celebrating a profession, we are designing a sustainable future…BCM Gears up for Annual Beachfront Structural Inventory
Earlier this month, staff at the Bureau of Coastal Management participated in training to prepare for BCM’s annual Beachfront Structural Inventory field work. This field effort occurs every spring and assists BCM in maintaining an inventory of habitable structures, pools and erosion control structures located within the state’s beachfront jurisdiction. The Beachfront Structural Inventory is part…Environmental Surveillance & Oversight Program
Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program Overview, In 1995, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (now the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, SCDES) enrolled in an Agreement in Principle (AIP) program with the U.S. Department of Energy –SRS (DOE-SR). As a result of this agreement, the Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program (ESOP) was created in SCDES’s Midlands Aiken Environmental Affairs…, air, , , groundwater, , , drinking water,, , surface water, ,, , soil and sediment, , , milk, , , vegetation,, and , fish and game, for the presence of radiological and non-radiological chemicals. Each year we conduct a critical pathway/dose assessment to calculate the potential exposure or dose to the public within 50 miles of the center of the SRS., Annual Reports and Outreach, In pursuit of SCDES’s mission of promoting and protecting the health of the people and the environment, ESOP is committed to educating the public of its findings. ESOP publishes an annual report providing the results of its studies, comparisons with DOE-SR’s data, and a calculated dose. The most current report can be found below, and past results can be found under the, Monitoring Data & Sampling Locations, Maps, heading. Along with publications, ESOP’s efforts and results are also provided to the public through presentations and hands-on demonstrations at SRS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, local community groups, Aiken County schools and career fairs, USC Aiken’s Science Enrichment and Education Day (SEED), and local Earth Day celebrations. If your organization would be interested in having…, 803-642-1637, . , The following annual reports provide monitoring data for the Savannah River Site. The data was collected by SCDES's Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program (ESOP)., View/Download 2024 ESOP Report, Download 2024 SCDES Data File, Weekly Tritium Data for Radiological Surface Water Monitoring, Through an AIP with and funding from the DOE-SR, ESOP is able to conduct continuous monitoring of the Savannah River and its tributaries. The sample results that are used in providing an advanced notice to drinking water systems are the result of a preliminary scan and are not considered official data. Official yearly surface water results can be found in the Annual ESOP Data Report. A weekly…Ambient Air Monitoring Network
Ambient Air Monitoring Network, SCDES operates air monitoring stations throughout South Carolina to measure the concentrations of pollutants in outdoor (ambient) air that are considered harmful to public health and the environment. The EPA sets national ambient air standards for each type of pollutant and sets minimum requirements for both the number and distribution of monitors among metropolitan statistical areas. The EPA…, Contact, SCDES Air Regulations & Data Analysis Section , Sophie Grimsley ,, Air Regulations & Data Analysis ManagerAir Toxics
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