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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.

This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project.  

This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project.  

This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project.  

When DHEC investigates areas of historical environmental contamination, we make recommendations to citizens about things that they can do to prevent potential future exposure(s).  As a precautionary measure, if your property backs up to the highlighted area on the map below, DHEC recommends the following:

This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project.  

Next Steps

DHEC will continue to work with the EPA to address the contamination that remains in the area. Removal actions are planned on the Highland Industries property, the adjacent drainage ditch, and Huckleberry Park. As additional actions are proposed for any remaining areas of contamination, DHEC will continue to support the USEPA-led efforts.