The next Upper Savannah River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for June 12th, 2024
May 21, 2024 The next Upper Savannah River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for June 12th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (, draft agenda, ) at the Starr and Iva Water Sewer District Office (, 104 Roy Arnold Rd. Starr, SC 29684, ). The public may attend in-person or virtually. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (, harders@dnr.sc.gov, ) or Alexis Modzelesky (, ModzeleskyA@dnr.sc.gov, ).The next Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for June 6th, 2024
May 21, 2024 The next Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for June 6th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (, draft agenda, ) at the Stanley Arts Center in Hampton, SC (, 105 Lee Avenue, Hampton, SC 29924, ). The public may attend in-person or virtually. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (, harders@dnr.sc.gov, ) or Alexis Modzelesky (, ModzeleskyA@dnr.sc.gov, ).Next Broad River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for May 30th, 2024
May 21, 2024 The next Broad River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for May 30th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (, draft agenda, ). The Council will meet virtually. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (, harders@dnr.sc.gov, ) or Alexis Modzelesky (, ModzeleskyA@dnr.sc.gov, ).Next Pee Dee River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for May 28th, 2024
May 21, 2024 The next Pee Dee River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for May 28th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (, draft agenda, ). This meeting will take place in-person at the Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center (, 2200 Pocket Rd, Florence, SC 29506, ) . For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (, harders@dnr.sc.gov, ) or Alexis Modzelesky (, ModzeleskyA@dnr.sc.gov, ).The next Upper Savannah River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for May 8th, 2024
April 22, 2024 The next Upper Savannah River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for May 8th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (, draft agenda, ) at the Starr and Iva Water Sewer District Office (, 104 Roy Arnold Rd. Starr, SC 29684, ). The public may attend in-person or virtually. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (, harders@dnr.sc.gov, ) or Alexis Modzelesky (, ModzeleskyA@dnr.sc.gov, ).Spare the Air - 2010 Winners
Outstanding Business: Marine Corps Air Station - Beaufort, The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is a great example of a business exercising positive environmental practices. This military facility established an energy management system that significantly reduced energy usage throughout the base. It has conserved energy, saved money and provided approximately 700 families and employers with energy-efficient lighting and geothermal heat pump equipment.…, recently featured in their local newspaper, for their efforts at improving the environment. For additional information contact Alice Howard via email at, alice.howard@usmc.mil, ., Outstanding Business: Abitibi Bowater in Catawba, Abibiti Bowater - Catawba Operations is committed to improving air quality for the benefit of the region. By doing so, this manufacturing facility has improved the quality of life for community residents, employees and is making a significant impact through sustainable initiatives. Actions taken by Abitibi Bowater included: Planned and implemented several initiatives Carpooling Anti-idling Air…, featured in a recent local newspaper article, for their efforts., Outstanding Local Government: Pickens County, Pickens County is being honored for its initiative in developing a successful biodiesel conversion project. This project has saved the county money on fuel cost, improved the air quality as the result of using cleaner fuel, and promoted a healthier environment for its employees who drive and maintain these vehicles. Pickens County was able to achieve the following: Established a biodiesel project…, recently featured in their local newspaper, for their efforts at improving the environment. For additional information please contact Carla Whitlock, Special Projects Coordinator at, carlaw@co.pickens.sc.us, ., Outstanding School: Dover Elementary School - North, Dover Elementary School, located in North, is a great example of the power of teamwork and partnerships. Dover Elementary implemented the, Breathe Better (B2) program, , which educates individuals about idling and its harmful effects on the human health and the environment. Thanks to their efforts, the Dover Green Team and the Clean Air Patroller were able to transform a positive change within their community. Dover Elementary was able to achieve the following: Reduced idling from 72 percent to approximately 3 percent Adopted and implemented an anti-idling…, recently featured in their local newspaper, for their efforts at improving the environment. For additional information please contact Cynthia Strozier or Jennifer Fanning. Dover Elementary School 1411 Bedford Avenue North, SC 29112 (803) 247-2184Spare the Air - 2011 Winners
Outstanding School: Williams Middle School, From left to right: Buck Graham (SCDES), Sheila Barnes and Leon McCray, Principal Williams Middle School, located in Florence, is a great example of a collaborative partnership between the school employees and staff from SCDES's Bureau of Air Quality and Bureau of Environmental Services Region 4 to educate students and parents about important environmental issues by planning, designing, and…, Outstanding Employees: iRide Committee, The iRide Committee of Santee Cooper's Commuter Benefit Program, located in Moncks Corner, is a great example of the collaborative efforts of employees that have gone well beyond the call of duty by impacting communities throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry. The iRide program is an unique alternative rideshare initiative developed and implemented by the Santee Cooper Human Resource Department…, Wendy Cruce, Chairwoman, . Santee Cooper 1 Riverwood Drive Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 761-8000, Outstanding Business: Boeing South Carolina, Boeing South Carolina, located in North Charleston, is a great example of a business demonstrating positive environmental practices through the power of change. Boeing South Carolina fabricates, assembles and installs systems in the construction of new airplanes. They perform thousands of processes each day, often utilizing many different chemicals that contain air pollutants known as, Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), . In 2010, they began an aggressive campaign to reduce the amounts of these chemicals used at this facility. Through an extensive review of each process, Boeing discovered ways to make the most efficient changes. As a result, Boeing updated their operating procedures, with the following results: Reduced air emissions lowered VOC emissions by 15 percent lowered HAP emissions by 65 percent…, Whit Hoover, , Environmental, Health and Safety Boeing South Carolina 5400 International Blvd MC 7830-NE34 North Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 641-1603, Outstanding Local Government: City of Greenville and Greenville County, The City of Greenville and Greenville County is being recognized for their efforts in developing and implementing green initiatives throughout the community. This current project has impacted the quality of life and has stimulated economic growth. The City and County of Greenville's Electric Vehicles Ecosystem Pilot Project is providing local companies and citizens with access to electric…, Michael Kerski, (City of Greenville) and, Sandra Yudice, (County of Greenville). City of Greenville P.O. Box 2207 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 467-4442 Greenville County 301 University Ridge, Ste 2400 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-7409, Air Director's Award: Sandra Yudice, The Air Director's Award recognizes the actions of an individual that has been extremely instrumental in the development of a program and has actively worked to educate and motivate others to modify their behavior for improving air quality. Sandra Yudice with Greenville County is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to improve air quality throughout her community. She has remained…Spare the Air - 2012 Winners
Outstanding School: Daniel Island Academy, Daniel Island Academy is a private preschool located in the City of Charleston which serves approximately 280 children. It is being recognized for its efforts in implementing an anti-idling campaign and educating staff, students and parents on the negative health and environmental impact of vehicle idling. The school takes pride in encouraging their teachers to attend training and educational…, Breathe Better (B2), campaign at its Fall Festival: Established an information booth Distributed educational materials and car decals Displayed student art projects and posters with creative slogans which included: "Ladies and Gentlemen, stop your engines!" "Kids breathe here!" "The key to breathing better starts with turning off your engines!" Congratulations to Daniel Island Academy as the recipient of the 2012…, Outstanding Business: Bosch Anderson, The Bosch Anderson facility is a great example of a business exercising positive environmental practices. For more than ten years, Bosch Anderson has implemented activities and processes to reduce their energy consumption. In 2011, the facility identified and completed four major projects that included replacing inefficient and outdated equipment. These changes resulted in a more improved,…, Outstanding Local Government: City of Rock Hill, The City of Rock Hill is being honored for their efforts to improve air quality through alternative fuel usage. This initiative saved residents (county, tax payers) money on fuel cost, improved the air quality by reducing harmful emissions that injure the human health, the environment and cause property damage. The City of Rock Hill successfully: Reduced fuel cost Increased public awareness…, GMC commercial, for its commitment to alternative fuels and commercial fleets Earned the inaugural 2010 Palmetto State Greenest Fleet Award presented by the Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition Congratulations to the City of Rock Hill as the recipient of the 2012 Spare the Air Outstanding Local Government! From left to right: Marty Burr (The City of Rock Hill Fleet Manager), Mayor Doug Echols and Harry Mathis (…Spare the Air - 2013 Winners
Outstanding Business - Midlands Biofuels, LLC, Midlands Biofuels earned recognition as Outstanding Business for its partnership with Lexington and Richland County School District Five and local restaurants in an initiative to collect used cooking oil and turn it into biofuel. This effort successfully increased environmental awareness among students, parents, faculty and staff, as well as local businesses in Lexington and Richland Counties,…, Outstanding Community Campaign - Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee, The Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee earned recognition for Outstanding Community Campaign for their actions and leadership in the Upstate to keep the skies in South Carolina clear and beautiful. This committee is comprised of business, community, and public service representatives from entities including BMW, Michelin, Duke Energy, Upstate SC Alliance, Upstate Forever, Ten at the Top, in…, Regional Air Quality Pledge, , which encourages groups and individuals to adopt and implement actionable strategies designed to improve air quality. Promoted the, Breathe Better Project, , an idling/clean air campaign, on school campuses. Participating schools from the Upstate were qualified to receive funding from Ten at the Top grant initiative. As a result, schools participating in this region increased from 14 to 29. Expanded the, anti-idling campaign, beyond school grounds into the communities by posting signs in shopping centers and other parking facilities to remind drivers that idling is harmful to our health and the environment. Created a, Clean Air Toolkit, that includes a series of practical, easy to implement clean air tips. Messages were disseminated through promotional materials (fans and magnets), social media (Facebook) and electronic media (public service announcements). The Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee's actions created a healthier and more efficient environment. Their efforts now serve as an excellent model for clean air efforts…, Outstanding Local Government - South Carolina State Ports Authority, The South Carolina State Ports Authority earned its recognition as Outstanding Local Government by developing and implementing emission reduction strategies that successfully led to positive behavior changes by truck drivers, port employees, shippers, and local/regional businesses. These efforts have resulted in approximately a 50% reduction in total criteria pollution emissions since 2005 and…Spare the Air - 2014 Winners
Outstanding Community Improvement: Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, Forest Lake Presbyterian Church has earned this honor for establishing an organic garden and for collaborating with Harvest Hope Food Bank to distribute organic garden vegetables to those in need. This effort reduces emissions by providing food produced locally instead of having to transport food over long distances in trucks. Also, these efforts increase sustainability awareness through…, Outstanding Local Government: The City of Seneca/Clemson Area Transit, The City of Seneca/Clemson Area Transit has earned this honor for building a strong public/private partnership consisting of the City of Clemson, the Center for Transportation and the Environment, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the United States Federal Transportation Administration and Proterra by successfully establishing the world's first all-electric municipal bus fleet. …, Outstanding School District: Rock Hill School District 3, Rock Hill School District 3 has earned this honor for a number of efforts, including energy & water conservation; recycling & waste minimization; building construction efficiency; green cleaning; and sustainable practices in grounds keeping, land use, transportation and purchasing. The district's Energy Management Program saves an estimated $2 million a year. It features outreach…, Outstanding College or University: The University of South Carolina, The University of South Carolina has earned this honor for a number of efforts, including reducing emissions in both vehicles and in stationary permitted energy sources through upgrading to more efficient equipment; "right-sizing" equipment to the job; improving bicycle, pedestrian and bus facilities and increasing bus service. On December 1, 2009, USC unveiled its "Genesis 2015 Initiative" to…