DHEC Reopens Additional Shellfish Harvesting Beds Effective Immediately
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 5, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is immediately reopening previously closed shellfish harvesting beds, the agency announced today. "All remaining shellfish harvesting areas that closed December 18 due to excessive rainfall are now reopened,”, said Mike Marshall, Manager of DHEC's Shellfish Sanitation Section., "Water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for the harvesting of shellfish. There are no longer any precautionary closures currently in place." The following areas are now reopened: Charleston County: Shellfish Management Area 8 - Bull Island/Capers Island/Isle of Palms Shellfish Management Area 9A - Isle of Palms/Hamlin Sound/Sullivans Island DHEC has communicated…Planning Process Advisory Committee
The Planning Process Advisory Committee oversees state and regional water planning activities for the State., Overview, South Carolina Water Resources Planning and Coordination Act authorizes the agency to appoint interdepartmental and public advisory boards as necessary to advise them in developing policies for recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly. To that end, SCDNR established the Planning Process Advisory Committee (PPAC) in March 2018 to advise them on a stakeholder-driven process for…, available here, ), which describes the river basin planning process, the contents of River Basin Plans, and how the River Basin Plans will be used to develop a new State Water Plan. The PPAC will remain intact and will serve as an oversight advisory committee during the development of the eight River Basin Plans and the new State Water Plan. More information on the PPAC can be found on Clemson University’s…, PPAC Vision Statement, Reflecting our values of water as a shared resource and a shared responsibility, we will work together to develop and maintain an actionable state water plan balancing economic, environmental and social needs of South Carolina for generations to come. PPAC Links, State Water Planning Process Advisory Committee (PPAC), PPAC Members, PPAC Charter, PPAC Meeting Minutes, PPAC Meeting Agendas, PPAC Members,River Basin Planning
Edisto Basin Planning Meetings
Two public meetings were held on November 18th and 21st, 2019 to introduce the new Planning Framework to stakeholders, and formal Council meetings began in June, 2020. Agendas, presentations, meeting recordings, and meeting summaries can be accessed below., Planning MeetingsEdisto River Basin Council
Edisto River Basin Council Membership Application Process
Overview, The SCDNR is now accepting applications and supporting recommendations for the Edisto River Basin Council. Application forms and instructions are available for, download, . The application deadline has been extended from January 2nd, 2020 to January 8th, 2020. All applicants should review the information below before submitting an application. Applications should be submitted to Ken Rentiers by email (, rentiersk@des.sc.gov, ) or through regular mail to: Ken Rentiers, Deputy Director Land, Water & Conservation Division SC Department of Natural Resources PO Box 167 Columbia, SC 29202, Edisto River Basin Council Membership Application, To download an application (fillable pdf format), please click below., Download application form, Information for Applicants, IMPORTANT: The development of a River Basin Plan by the RBC will be a long, continuous process, and participation in the RBC will require a significant investment of time and resources by each member. Applicants should clearly understand the time commitment required of RBC members., To that end, applicants should carefully review the entire contents of the Planning Framework to become familiar with the expectations, roles, and responsibilities of RBC members. It is anticipated that the RBC will meet monthly during the two- to three-year development of the initial River Basin Plan, and these meetings will typically last 3 to 4 hours. RBC members also should expect to…Broad River Basin Council
Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council
Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council Membership Application Process
Overview, The SCDNR is now accepting applications and supporting recommendations for the Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council. Application forms and instructions are available for, download, . The application deadline is, September 22nd, 2023, . All applicants should review the information below before submitting an application. Applications should be submitted to Ken Rentiers by email (, rentiersk@des.sc.gov, ) or through regular mail to: Ken Rentiers, Deputy Director Land, Water & Conservation Division SC Department of Natural Resources PO Box 167 Columbia, SC 29202 Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council Membership Application To download an application (fillable pdf format), please click below., Download application form, Information for Applicants, IMPORTANT: The development of a River Basin Plan by the RBC will be a long, continuous process, and participation in the RBC will require a significant investment of time and resources by each member. Applicants should clearly understand the time commitment required of RBC members., To that end, applicants should carefully review the entire contents of the Planning Framework to become familiar with the expectations, roles, and responsibilities of RBC members. It is anticipated that the RBC will meet monthly during the two-year development of the initial River Basin Plan, and these meetings will typically last 4 to 6 hours. RBC members also should expect to participate in…Pee Dee Basin Planning