Saluda River Basin Council Meeting
The Council will meet in-person at the LCWSC Office ( 3850 US Hwy 221 S, Laurens, SC 29360 ). The meeting may be attended virtually as well. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (, scott.harder@des.sc.gov, ) or Alexis Modzelesky (, alexis.modzelesky@des.sc.gov, ). Visit our Saluda River Basin Council Planning Meetings webpage for a draft agenda and information on past meetings.Santee River Basin Council Meeting
The next Santee River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for April 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM., The Council will meet in-person at the Old Santee Canal Park’s Learning Center in Moncks Corner, SC (Park address is 900 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 , but see Park Map for directions to the Learning Center). The meeting may be attended virtually as well. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder ( scott.harder@des.sc.gov ) or Alexis Modzelesky ( alexis.…ePermitting Training - Underground Injection Control
S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) begins Daily Ground-Level Ozone Forecasts for Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — From April 1 through September 30, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) provides a daily forecast for ground-level ozone concentrations across the state. These forecasts can help South Carolinians take precautions to prevent potential health impacts on days with expected increases in ozone concentrations. Ozone…, Sophie Grimsley, Air Quality Data Analyst with SCDES’s Bureau of Air Quality, records data from one of SCDES’s air quality monitoring stations located throughout the state., “High ozone concentrations generally occur on hot, sunny days in the spring and summer when the air is stagnant and the sun’s rays shine more directly on the earth’s surface,”, said Rhonda Thompson, chief of SCDES’s Bureau of Air Quality., “We issue our daily ozone forecasts to help South Carolinians make healthy decisions about outdoor activities during the summer when we feel the most impacts from ozone.” SCDES reports its air quality data to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that information is provided at the ZIP-code level for all of South Carolina through the EPA’s AirNow.gov website. The data are updated…, said Greg Quina, Air Quality Modeling Section Manager with SCDES's Bureau of Air Quality., “Mobile sources of air pollution such as cars, trucks and lawn equipment contribute to more than half of South Carolina’s ozone levels, so being mindful of engine use during hot summer days can be a help.” People can reduce ozone pollution by: Driving less by carpooling, walking or riding a bike, or using public transportation Reducing idling by turning off vehicle engines if you’re expected to…CZC Additional Source Reviews
CZC Review of State Permits
Preserving Water Resources: Public Asked to Provide Input on Water Use Planning at WaterSC Listening Sessions in St. Helena Island, Greenville and Florence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolinians are asked to offer input and ideas about protecting and managing the state's natural water resources during upcoming WaterSC Listening Sessions. Public engagement is a critical component of WaterSC, a statewide initiative to help plan for the long-term preservation of South Carolina’s water resources. As demand for water…, Members of the public discuss water use planning with WaterSC representatives at a WaterSC Listening Session held in January. Residents are invited to attend upcoming listening sessions to provide input about the long-term preservation of South Carolina’s water resources., "We encourage residents to use these listening sessions as opportunities to directly engage with WaterSC representatives and learn how multiple sectors are coming together to take a united approach to water preservation,", said Myra Reece, SCDES Interim Director and Chair of WaterSC., "Water is a shared resource for all of us, which is why we want South Carolinians to be active partners in water planning in our state.” , The listening sessions will take place:, , Tuesday, April 8, 6-8 p.m., Penn Center, 16 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, St. Helena Island, , Wednesday, April 9, 6-8 p.m., Clemson University's Pee Dee Research & Education Center, 2200 East Pocket Road, Florence, , Thursday, April 10, 6-8 p.m., Greenville ReWa (Renewable Water Resources), 560 Mauldin Road, Greenville, Residents can submit questions or comments at any time to the WaterSC Resources Working Group by emailing WaterSC@des.sc.gov or completing the online form available at des.sc.gov/WaterSC. To learn more about WaterSC, review previous state water plans, and watch meeting recordings, visit des.sc.gov/WaterSC. ###Martin Marietta - Rock Hill Quarry Public Meeting/Hearing
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) will hold a combination public meeting and public hearing on the proposed modification of the Rock Hill Quarry on May 1, 2025, at the Rock Hill Operations Center located at 757 Anderson Rd S, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The public meeting will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, with the public hearing held immediately thereafter. The public…WaterSC Listening Session - St. Helena Island
South Carolinians are asked to offer input and ideas about protecting and managing the state's natural water resources during upcoming WaterSC Listening Sessions. Public engagement is a critical component of WaterSC, a statewide initiative to help plan for the long-term preservation of South Carolina’s water resources. As demand for water use increases due to record-breaking economic development…WaterSC Listening Session - Florence
South Carolinians are asked to offer input and ideas about protecting and managing the state's natural water resources during upcoming WaterSC Listening Sessions. Public engagement is a critical component of WaterSC, a statewide initiative to help plan for the long-term preservation of South Carolina’s water resources. As demand for water use increases due to record-breaking economic development…