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 Meetings

The Planning Process Advisory Committee oversees state and regional water planning activities for the State.

Under the new State Water Planning Framework, River Basin Plans will be developed for the eight major river basins in the State.

Water demand projections for a 50-year planning horizon will be used for assessing future water availability.

Overview

Projections of future water use are critical to the planning process. In order to develop State and regional plans that effectively balance the economic, environmental and social needs of South Carolina for generations to come, estimates of future water demand are needed.

Guidance document for developing River Basin Plans for the eight major river basins in South Carolina.

Framework and Addendums

South Carolina State Water Planning Framework

Questions & Answers about new State Water Planning Framework and Edisto River Basin Planning Activities.

The SCDES Hydrology Section is responsible for formulating and establishing a comprehensive water resources policy for the State of South Carolina.