Water Level Monitoring Prepares Us for Future Flooding
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The Sea Grant Program relies on federal funding that is currently threatened. This funding is critical in providing research into urgent coastal issues such as water quality and disaster preparedness. The Consortium is currently urging South Carolina residents and businesses to express support for the Sea Grant Program to their elected officials. Please contact info@scseagrant.org for more information on how to help.
Coastal Science Serving South Carolina
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is a university-based program that generates and provides science-based information to support the wise use and conservation of South Carolina’s coastal resources and create a sustainable economy and environment.
Research
We facilitate coastal and marine research by identifying and funding peer-reviewed projects that address critical data needs for our state and region.
Extension
We support the informational needs of coastal residents by making science-based information, expertise, and education about coastal issues available to the public.
Education
We develop resources for educators and students such as educator training, education programs, and undergraduate and graduate support to further ocean science education.
Project Updates
Eyes on the Rise: Water Level Monitoring Prepares Us for Future Flooding
The South Carolina Water Level Monitoring Initiative deploys ultrasonic sensors across the state, focusing on observational gaps where flood risk is high and assisting communities in better understanding local water levels and flooding hazards.
Age as a Predictor of Phosphorus Mobility in Coastal Stormwater Ponds
Are South Carolina’s coastal stormwater ponds aging out of peak performance as a water quality control measure? For over 30 years, South Carolinians have increasingly relied on an abundance of stormwater ponds. Recently, pond owners have experienced increased challenges with algal blooms.
Scientists Rise to the Challenge of Coastal Septic Systems
Researchers at the College of Charleston and Mount Pleasant Waterworks are investigating solutions to improve the longevity of waste treatment systems in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Consortium Member Institutions
