Illegal Aquatic Plants
Preventing the occurrence and spread of aquatic weed infestations in public waters can save millions of public and private dollars each year in avoided water impacts and control costs. Because prevention is so important, South Carolina, like several states, has adopted laws which prohibit the importation and distribution of specific exotic aquatic plant species known to cause problems., For More Info On:, State Laws and Regulations, , Federal Laws and Regulations, The South Carolina Noxious Weed Act and State Crop Pest Act provides far reaching powers to seize, quarantine, treat, destroy, apply other remedial measures, to export, return to shipping point, or otherwise dispose of in such a manner as (it) deems appropriate, any noxious weed or any product or article of any character whatsoever or any means of conveyance which (it) has reason to believe…, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Brazilian elodea, Egeria densa, Common reed, Phragmites australis, Eurasian watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, Giant salvinia * , Salvinia molesta, S. biloba, S. herzogii, S. auriculata , Hydrilla*, Hydrilla verticallata, Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, Slender naiad, Najas minor, Water chestnut, Trapa natans, Water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, Water lettuce, Pistia stratiotes, Water primrose, Ludwigia hexapetala, Crested Floating Heart, Nymphoides cristata, Yellow Floating heart, Nymphoides peltata, Ambulia * , Limnophila sessiliflora, Miramar weed (Hygrophila) * , Hygrophila polysperma, The descriptive links for the plants listed below are courtesy of the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida and Sea Grant , or US Dept. of Agriculture, NRCS Plants Database Website, African oxygen weed * , Lagarosiphon major, Arrowhead * , Sagittaria sagittifolia, Arrow-leaved monochoria * , Monochoria hastata, Caulerpa * , Caulerpa taxifolia, Duck-lettuce * , Ottelia alismoides, Exotic bur reed *, Sparganium erectum, Melaleuca * , Melaleuca quinquenervia, Monochoria * , Monochoria vaginalis, Monochoria hastata, Mosquito fern * , Azolla pinnata, Red rice *, Oryza longistaminata, O. punctata, O. rufipogon, O. sativa, Rooted water hyacinth * , Eichhornia azurea, Sessile joyweed *, Alternanthera sessilis, Water spinach * , Ipomoea aquatica, Wetland nightshade * , Solanum tampicense, * included on Federal Noxious Weed ListPublications
The following documents contain important information about identification and prevention measures which can be taken to decrease or prevent the spread of invasive species., Some files below require Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe PDF, Related items:, ALERTS, Grass Carp Questions(ID and Sign)?, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Boat Ramp Sign, Aquatic Exotics from SC Wildlife Magazine, Snakehead, South Carolina Aquatic Invasive Species Plan, PSA Campaign -, Billboard 1, --, Billboard 2, --, Poster, ISLAND APPLESNAIL-ALERT, ANACHARIS (Hydrilla/Elodea), , WHY MANAGE AQUATIC PLANTS, IN SOUTH CAROLINA WATERS, , ATER HYACINTH/WATER LETTUCE, SALVINIA - ALERT, , , ILLEGAL AQUATIC PLANTS - ID BOOKLET, AQUATIC AND WETLAND PLANTS, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, To purchase this book email: invasiveweeds@dnr.sc.gov, CURRENT SC AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN, SC AQUATIC PLANT, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, ILLEGAL AQUATIC PLANTS - LIST, ZEBRA MUSSEL - ALERT, Zebra Mussel Risk Assessment, The Potential Risk of Infestation, , Zebra Mussel Risk Assessment, Map (large), LINKS TO OUTSIDE PUBLICATIONS, Educational Products from University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, What is wrong with this picture, Courtesy of Illinois/Indiana Sea Grant, , Understanding Invasive Aquatic Weeds Homework and Classroom Activities - Information Suitable for Grades 4-7, ( Courtesy of the Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. )Links to Other Sites of Interest
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - USDA, The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for protecting and promoting United States agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities., AQUAPLANT - Texas A&M University, This website was designed to help pond owners and their advisors in the identification and management of aquatic vegetation., Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation, A nonprofit, tax-exempt foundation created to conduct and support applied research in the management of aquatic pest species, with a focus on nuisance vegetation. The corporation supports research for the control of aquatic weed species and exotic plants such as Eurasian water milfoil, hydrilla, water hyacinth, purple loosestrife, and other aquatic weeds found in lakes, ponds, reservoirs, rivers…, Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, An intergovernmental organization dedicated to preventing and controlling aquatic nuisance species., Aquatic Plant Control Research Program - US Army Corps of Engineers, APCRP will continue to lead the Nation in the future, and is committed to the development, transfer, and implementation of aquatic plant management technologies to users in the Corps, as well as other Federal, state, and local agencies., Aquatic Plant Information Retrieval System (APIRS), Information on freshwater aquatic and wetland plants, as well as terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants, including annotated citations for more than 60,000 research articles, books and reports about plant ecology, physiology, utilization and control. The APIRS system includes information on herbicide selection, biological control, and mechanical control. Simulation models are included. , Aquatic Plant Management Society, The Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. is an international organization of scientists, educators, students, commercial pesticide applicators, administrators, and concerned individuals interested in the management and study of aquatic plants. The membership reflects a diversity of federal, state, and local agencies; universities and colleges around the world; corporations; and small businesses., Biological Control of Weeds Working Group, This working group focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of the biological control of weeds in Europe. One of the main objectives of the group is to bring together scientists from the scattered biological control community throughout Europe to promote discussion and joint experimentation. , CalWeedMapper, The emphasis of the database is on weeds considered noxious by the California Department of Food and Agriculture or a threat to wild lands by the California Invasive Plant Council. , Center For Aquatic and Invasive Plants, The University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants and the Aquatic, Wetland, and Invasive Plant Information Retrieval System. , Clemson University's Department of Plant Industry, Clemson DPI serves to protect South Carolina's agricultural resources and natural ecosystems from the introduction and spread of plant and honey bee pests and invasive species., Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Federal Noxious Weeds Database, Database contains scientific names, family names, synonyms, common names, diagnostic characteristics, habitats, and distribution. , Fire Effects Information System (FEIS), Literature reviews of botanical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, succession, distribution, impacts, fire ecology, and fire effects for 1000 plant and animal species, including 67 non-native invasive species. , Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society, Contains information and training for Florida's aquatic plant managers and information to provide a forum for government agency personnel to work with private sector aquatic plant managers in attaining the common goal of safe and effective aquatic plant control. , Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Aquatic plant management information. , Florida Invasive Species Council, Goals include building public awareness about the serious threat invasive plants pose to native ecosystems, securing funding and support for control and management of exotic plants, and developing integrated management and control methods to prevent the spread of exotic pest plants throughout the United States. , Global Compendium on Weeds - Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR), At this website, you may search for a species of plant to check whether one or more of nearly 300 references lists that species as having weedy tendencies. This website previews information in an upcoming publication tentatively entitled A Global Compendium of Weeds. It contains references to approximately 20,000 taxa of plants, citing information about "weedy" characteristics of each based on…, Global Invasive Species Database, Contains invasive species information supplied by expert contributors from around the world. , Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), Authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. , Invasive and Exotic Weed Species of North America - Invasive.org, Species lists can be searched by state or species at this invasive weeds of North America site. , Invasive Plants of Canada - Canadian Botanical Conservation Network, Canadian Botanical Conservation Network has prepared a comprehensive list of invasive plant species found in Canada, including a description of each, and control methods for small scale invasions., Invasive Plants of the Thirteen Southern States, This is a compilation of invasive plants listed by any of the 13 Southern States and those by federal agencies pertaining to these States as of December 2002. Plants listed include those from the Federal Noxious Weed List as of September 2000, State laws (denoted as Laws), and State exotic pest plant councils (denoted as Lists). Those invasive plants in Florida on other State laws and lists are…, InvasiveSpeciesInfo.gov - Aquatic Wetland Plants, A gateway to federal and state invasive species activities and programs., Marine Invasions Research Lab, The ecology of aquatic invasions: Vectors, impacts, risk assessment and response. , Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society, MAPMS provides information and assistance required by those who work with the unique ecological, sociological economic and regulatory concerns associated with managing aquatic plants in lake systems affected by exotic species, nutrient pollution, use conflicts and intense recreational demands., The National Management Plan, The National Invasive Species Council, and the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, The Invasive Species Advisory Committee advises the Federal Invasive Species Council as it pursues the implementation of a National Invasive Species Management Plan, as ordered by the President in Executive Order 13112. , Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society, The purpose of the Society shall be to assist in the management of aquatic vegetation, to provide for the scientific and educational advancement of members, to encourage scientific research in all facets of aquatic plant management, to promote an exchange of information among members and to extend and develop public understanding in the discipline. , North American Lake Management Society, The purpose of the Society is to assist in the management of aquatic vegetation, to provide for the scientific and educational advancement of members, to encourage scientific research in all facets of aquatic plant management, to promote an exchange of information among members, and to extend and develop public understanding in the discipline. The North American Lake Management Society's mission…, North Carolina State University Aquatic Weed Management-Extension Information, The Aquatic Weed Management Program at NCSU offers basic information to County Extension Personnel and others interested in management of vegetation in ponds, lakes, and streams. , Plant Threats to Pacific Ecosystems - Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER), Lists of plant species that are invasive (or potentially invasive) on Pacific islands. , South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society, In South Carolina alone, over 50,000 acres of public waterways and thousands of acres of private waters are infested with aquatic weeds. Heightened interest in research and control of nuisance aquatic vegetation in South Carolina led to the formation of the South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society. , South Carolina Department of Natural Resources - Aquatic Nuisance Species Program, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Aquatic Plant Management Council is responsible for the management of nuisance aquatic vegetation in public waters. Each year an Aquatic Plant Management Plan is developed which identifies aquatic weed problem areas, describes management objectives, prescribes management strategies, and determines funding needs and sources., Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society, Information on the management of invasive aquatic vegetation in the state of Texas., United States Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Distribution Information, Diverse in form and habit, many aquatic species have become established in the United States outside of their natural range. Introduced intentionally or escaping from cultivation, nonindigenous plants can colonize aquatic communities where they compete with and often displace native species. Hydrilla (, Hydrilla verticillata, ), water-hyacinth (, Eichhornia crassipes, ) and Eurasian water milfoil (, Myriophyllum spicatum, ) are examples well known for their ability to alter physical and biological functions of aquatic systems., United States Department of Agriculture - Exotic and Invasive Weed Research Unit, As exotic plants spread rapidly across North America and dominate new areas, they displace desirable plants that provide valuable forage for livestock and wildlife, eliminating critical habitats and affect other natural resources (including water) that are important for threatened and endangered species as well as agricultural production. , Weed Control Methods Handbook, This online handbook contains information about weed control methods. Consisting of seven chapters and six appendices, it reviews manual, grazing, fire, biocontrol, and herbicide techniques. There are discussions of eleven different herbicides, plus supporting information on herbicide use. , Weed Management Guide, Principles of weed management, herbicide application equipment and techniques, herbicides, weed management in fruit and nut crops, weed management in field crops and pasture grasses, weed management in ornamentals and turf, weed management in vegetable crops, and other miscellaneous weed management topics are some of the areas discussed within this site. , Weed Research and Information Center, An interdisciplinary collaboration that fosters research in weed management and facilitates distribution of associated knowledge for the benefit of agriculture and for the preservation of natural resources. , Weed Science at New Mexico State University, The current projects include: Annual morning glory taxonomy, weed/nematode interactions, weed control in chile peppers, weed control in cotton, weed control in corn and sorghum, weed control in onions, research with transgenic cotton varieties, and weed control in green beans. Many other projects are also listed. , Weed Science Society of America, The Society was established to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The society membership currently consists of approximately 2,000 scientists worldwide. The Society publishes two journals, Weed Science and Weed Technology. , Western Aquatic Plant Management Society, The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society is the western chapter of the Aquatic Plant Management Society - an international organization. The purpose is to promote the management of non-native and nuisance aquatic vegetation, encourage scientific research, promote student scholarships, provide scientific advancement and knowledge to its members, and extend and develop public interest in…, Wisconsin Manual of Control Recommendations for Ecologically Invasive Plants, These guidelines primarily refer to control methods in natural areas, but are not restricted to such areas. Native plants should be protected and encouraged to grow in urban, suburban, and rural lands, not just in protected natural areas. Individuals involved in land management, from parks personnel and public land managers to road crews to private landowners, will find these recommendations…, Plant Identification, Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants, University of South Florida Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) USDA PLANTS Database, Federal Agencies, Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force FICMNEW - Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds Habitattitude Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States National Invasive Species Council National Park Service Invasive & Non-Native Species USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA Biological Control program USDA National Invasive Species Information Center…, Professional Societies, Aquatic Gardeners Association (aquarium plants) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF) Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society (FAPMS) Florida Lake Management Society (FLMS) Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Society of Wetland Scientists South…, Exotic Pest Plant / Invasive Species Councils, California Exotic Pest Plant Council (Cal-IPC) Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) National Exotic Pest Plant Council (NA-EPPC) Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council SE-EPPC South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council SC-EPPC, Univeristy of Florida, UF - Herbarium UF - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) UF/IFAS Agronomy Department UF/IFAS Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore UF/IFAS Extension - Solutions for Your Life UF/IFAS Florida LAKEWATCH Program UF/IFAS Florida Yards & Neighborhoods UF/IFAS Integrated Pest Management: Florida UF/IFAS…, U.S. Regions, Aquatic Nuisance Species in Vermont Texas Exotic Fish, Shellfish, and Plants (Texas Parks and Wildlife) Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species . (The Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species) Great Lakes Commisssion Aquatic Nuisance Species (Great Lakes Commission) Exotic Species of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center…, Miscellaneous, EXTOXNET Science based information about pesticides SCDNR Freshwater Fisheries Section Fisheries Biologists Contact Information For Information Concerning Treatment of Private Ponds or Fishery Related Questions Follow this Link to the Freshwater Fisheries Section of the SCDNR and Contact the Biologist Appropriate to Your County. Oxygenating plants Avian Vacuolar Myelinopathy - More SC eagles fall…Aquatic Nuisance Plants Staff
S.C. Department of Environmental Services | Bureau of Water | 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, Report aquatic nuisance plant problems:, E-mail: invasiveweeds@des.sc.gov Phone: (803)-898-0033, Julie Holling, Section Manager Clemson University E-mail: julie.holling@des.sc.gov, Jay Tenney, Field Specialist University of Tennessee E-mail: jay.tenney@des.sc.gov, Erin Tucker, Field Specialist University of South Carolina E-mail: erin.tucker@des.sc.gov, Ashley Graham, Field Coordinator Winthrop University E-mail: ashley.graham@des.sc.govCoastal Zone Management Federal Partnership Framework
Recognizing growing threats to the Nation's coastal and ocean resources, and a lack of coordinated planning and management across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, Congress passed the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) in 1972 to authorize and support state-level coastal zone management programs. The Act established a voluntary partnership between the, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and coastal states to manage shared resources, and provided a framework to address the diverse needs and circumstances of all 35 coastal (and Great Lakes) states and territories in the U.S. Under the federal CZMA, the following types of grants are made available annually to the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program:, Section 306-Administrative Grants, Federal funds allocated to the state under Section 306 are used for the implementation and administration of the coastal management program, particularly those activities that implement enforceable program policies, authorities, and other management techniques described in the CZMA. The Secretary of Commerce or his/her designee (NOAA) establishes minimum and maximum state allocations annually and…, Section 306A-Coastal Resources Improvement Grants, The Coastal Resource Improvement Program is intended to assist coastal states with one or more of the following objectives: preservation or restoration of areas designated by the management program as geographic areas of particular concern; redevelopment of urban waterfronts and ports; providing public access to coastal beaches and other public coastal areas; and the development of a coordinated…, Section 309-Coastal Zone Enhancement Grants, Coastal Zone Enhancement Grants are awarded to coastal states with a, NOAA-approved Assessment and Strategy, , conducted every five years, that addresses one or more of the enhancement areas of national importance. The nine enhancement areas include wetlands, coastal hazards, public access, marine debris, cumulative and secondary impacts, special area management plans, ocean resources, energy facility siting, and aquaculture. The intention of Section 309 awards is to encourage continuous improvement of…, Section 310 Technical-Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, The Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program (CNPCP), administered jointly by NOAA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was authorized through Section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments in 1990. The CNPCP establishes management measures to address polluted runoff in six specific areas, including forestry, agriculture, urban areas, marinas, hydromodification, and…Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tool (HVA)
In 2015, SCDES OCRM, in partnership with the, Governors' South Atlantic Alliance, , promoted the use of a new spatial analysis tool that can be used by state and local coastal managers and scientists to improve comprehensive and hazard mitigation planning, post-disaster redevelopment, as well as determine areas best suited for restoration and mitigation efforts. The, Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) tool, evaluates coastal hazard vulnerability from four hazards: storm surge, shoreline change rate (erosion or accretion), flooding, and social/economic vulnerability (SoVI®). The final product is a vulnerability index on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the least risk, 5 being the most risk). In addition to this composite product, HVA also produces products for Inundation (surge + flooding), Inundation +…, Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) Tool, Download the HVA information sheet, (PDF), Mapping Coastal Erosion Hazards Along Sheltered Coastlines in South Carolina 1852-2006, (PDF), Mapping Coastal Erosion Hazards Along Sheltered Coastlines in South Carolina, 1849-2015, (PDF)Cigarette Litter Pilot Project
Project Overview, The SC Department of Environmental Service's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, in collaboration with the Charleston Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and Folly Green, implemented a Cigarette Litter Reduction Pilot Study on Folly Beach in Charleston County, South Carolina. The project, funded by the, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and the, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), , was designed to enhance awareness and promote proper disposal of cigarette litter on the beach. Volunteers counting and collecting cigarette butts on Folly Beach, Why Cigarette Litter?, Cigarette butts are a toxic form of marine debris. Careless beachgoers discard cigarette butts directly on the beach, while storm sewers and waterways transport littered cigarette butts from upstream locations. Most cigarette filters are made of thin plastic fibers called cellulose acetate, a material that degrades very slowly. Plastics exposed to sunlight and waves break down into smaller and…, may never fully degrade in the marine environment, . Leaching of toxic materials from cigarette butts can also degrade water quality Birds, fish, and sea turtles may ingest cigarette butts or other plastic debris along the coast, which can lead to choking, poisoning, or blockage of the gut. Over 6,500 cigarette butts were removed from the beach during the baseline monitoring events New Cigarette Receptacles, Project Strategy and Progress, This project involved targeted education and enhancement of cigarette litter disposal options. Additionally, cigarette litter monitoring occurred on Folly Beach in 2015 and 2016. Details on the project strategy are provided below., New Cigarette Receptacles, In late January 2016, the team installed 15 new cigarette receptacles at select walkover locations to encourage proper disposal of cigarette litter. These "cannons" are made of sturdy PVC material and include an opening just wide enough for, cigarette butt disposal, . Look for these receptacles at the following walkover: First access East of the pier, next to the pier parking lot 2nd East 3rd East 4th East 5th East (beach-side, on sand fencing post) 6th East 8th East 9th East (beach-side, on sand fencing post) Washout second walkover Washout third walkover Washout fourth walkover First access West of Tides parking lot Access between 2nd and 3rd West 3rd West…, Educational Campaign, The team designed educational materials including, flyers, and, foldable beach ashtrays, to increase public awareness and encourage proper disposal of cigarette litter. These materials were distributed at businesses on Folly Beach from June through September 2016., Cigarette Litter Monitoring, Monitoring was conducted in September 2015 and 2016 to compare the amount of cigarette litter found on the beach before and after implementation of the project strategy. During these events, volunteers collected and counted cigarette butts along a 0.25-mile section of beach near the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. In both years, two monitoring efforts were planned (pre- and post-Labor Day) to also…, 2016 Monitoring: After Implementation of Project Strategy, Two monitoring efforts were planned for September 2016. A pre-Labor Day event was scheduled for September 2nd, but was cancelled due to Tropical Storm Hermine. As a result, only one monitoring event occurred in 2016, which was held on September 6th, the day after Labor Day. During this event, the calculated rate of collection was 427 cigarette butts per person-hour. The effort resulted in an…Beach Preservation Stakeholder Workgroup
Beach in South Carolina In 2022, the SC Department of Environmental Services’ Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (SCDES OCRM) convened a SC Beach Preservation Stakeholder Workgroup to gain input and diverse perspectives on the state policy of beach preservation. The Workgroup represented various backgrounds and constituencies including federal, state, and local government…, Act 634, ) and later through amendments in 1990 (, Act 607, ). Coastal Division Regulations associated with beachfront management were also adopted during this time period. Over the past three decades, these rules have guided where and how areas along the state’s beachfront can be developed. The BMA calls for promoting wise use and development of the state’s beachfront by implementing regulatory standards on the ocean side of the state’s beachfront…, Act 173, and a policy of beach preservation was adopted. In light of this change and the increasingly complex challenges faced by local and state governments, there is a need to evaluate current and future beachfront management approaches. The Workgroup met seven times between June and December 2022. A final report, which highlights the group’s recommendations and key findings, was released in January…, Final Report, South Carolina Beach Preservation Stakeholder Workgroup Final Report - January 2023, Stakeholder Workgroup Members, Amy Armstrong - , Executive Director | SC Environmental Law Project, Keith Bowers - , President | Biohabitats, Inc. J, enny Brennan -, Science and Policy Analyst | Southern Environmental Law Center, Blanche Brown - , General Manager | DeBordieu Colony Community Association, Inc., Alex Butler - , Resilience Planning Director | SC Office of Resilience, Emily Cedzo -, Director of Conservation Policy & Programs | Coastal Conservation League, Melissa Chaplin -, Endangered Species Biologist/Recovery Team Lead | US Fish & Wildlife Service, Nicole Elko -, Executive Director | SC Beach Advocates, Paul Gayes -, Executive Director Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies | Coastal Carolina University, Justin Hancock -, Director of Recreation, Grants and Policy | SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Iris Hill - , Town Administrator (Retired) | Town of Edisto Beach, Aaron Pope -, City Administrator | City of Folly Beach, Jack Smith -, Partner | Nelson Mullins, Don Thomas -, Managing Broker | Peace Sotheby’s International Realty, Steven Traynum -, President | Coastal Science and Engineering, Rod Tyler -, President | Green Horizons Environmental, LLC, Robert Young -, Director, Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines | Western Carolina University, Stakeholder Workgroup Meetings, November 17, 2022, Presentation, Meeting Summary, October 25, 2022, Presentation, Meeting Summary, September 21, 2022, Presentation, Meeting Summary, August 25, 2022, Presentation, Meeting Summary, July 15, 2022, Presentation, Meeting Summary, June 17, 2022, Presentation, Meeting Summary, Beach Preservation Technical Advisory Committee In 2021, SCDES OCRM convened a Beach Preservation Technical Advisory Committee as a precursor to the Beach Preservation Stakeholder Workgroup to review the history of beachfront management in South Carolina and to begin consideration of the state’s policy of beach preservation. October 21, 2021, Meeting Presentation, December 6, 2021, Meeting Presentation, Meeting Summary, Historic Workgroups and Committees, Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Stakeholder Workgroup, Blue Ribbon Committee on Shoreline Management, Shoreline Change Advisory Committee, Council on Coastal Futures, Blue Ribbon Committee on Beachfront ManagementCoastal South Carolina Community Rating System (CRS) Users Group
Building community resilience to coastal hazards is a top priority for SCDES BCM. In addition to disaster resilience, stakeholder communities are becoming more aware of chronic hazards that are exacerbated by relative sea level rise, such as nuisance flooding and coastal erosion. Through the, Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plan, (LCBMP) process, SCDES BCM works with coastal counties and municipalities to develop and update plans that address a range of beachfront management issues, including the mitigation of coastal erosion and flood hazards that impact public infrastructure and private property. In recent years, coastal communities have expressed a significant interest in the, National Flood Insurance Program, (NFIP), Community Rating System, (CRS). The CRS Program is a voluntary program that rewards communities that take a proactive approach to flood mitigation beyond minimum standards. Communities may garner points through a graduated scoring system that recognizes efforts to reduce flood damage to insurable property and encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management. Point accrual results in a reduction of flood…, NOAA Section 309 Coastal Zone Enhancement Program, . Leveraging existing relationships with coastal municipal governments through the LCBMP planning process, SCDES BCM began to integrate CRS-based principles into the guidance and procedures for updating LCBMPs. As part of the Coastal Hazards Strategy, SCDES BCM established the Coastal South Carolina CRS Users Group to provide a forum for coastal communities to share lessons learned, identify best…, South Carolina CRS Explorer, application for 20 coastal communities in South Carolina. The application identifies land that currently qualifies for open space preservation (OSP) credit under Activity 420 and land that, with the appropriate protections, could qualify for OSP credit in the future. A user of the app is able to view these parcels on a map as well as get summary data including the community’s current class,…, Coastal South Carolina CRS Users Group Meeting Archive, August 16, 2017, Activity 420, Open Space Preservation (OSP) Meeting , Agenda, Amec Foster Wheeler's Presentation 2 on Open Space Incentives (OSI), Low Density Zoning (LZ), Natural Shoreline Protection (NSP), Opportunities to develop The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Community Ratings System (CRS) Explorer App in Coastal South South Carolina (User Group Discussion), CRS Webinar Series (Atkins Global): Activity 610: Flood Warning and Response, May 18, 2017, Activity 420, Open Space Preservation (OSP) Meeting, Agenda, Amec Foster Wheeler's Presentation on Open Space Preservation (OSP) and Natural Floodplain Functions (NFOS) Credit, -, Handouts, The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Presentation on TNC's Conserved Lands System Database in South Carolina (CLSD-SC), -, Handouts, The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Presentation on TNC's Community Ratings System Explorer, -, Handouts, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Presentation on "How to Map Open Space Preservation (OSP) for CRS Credits and the GIS Workflow, -, Handouts, Charleston County's Presentation on Local Lessons Learned Applying for OSP Credit, February 27, 2017, Kick Off, Coastal South Carolina Community Ratings (CRS) Users Group Kickoff Meeting Agenda, DHEC Section 309 CRS Users Group Presentation, Dan Burger and Will Salters, ISO Presentation, Mandy Todd, Atkins Global Webinar, David Stroud, Handout - CRS Crosswalk 2007 - 2013 Manual, Handout - List of 2017 CRS Manual Changes, Handout - Master List of 2017 CRS Manual Activities, Resources, SC CRS Explorer Application, The Nature Conservancy's SC Resilience ProjectsExtensions - NPDES Construction Stormwater Permitting
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