News and Program Updates
Community Voices Guide PFAS Research in Augusta
Contaminants of emerging concern—chemicals that are increasingly detected in the environment but lack regulatory standards—have taken the scientific world by storm. As researchers aim to understand the impact of PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) on environmental and public health, they are developing partnerships with local residents in Augusta, Georgia.
New Report Assists Bluffton, S.C., to Plan for Flooding
Staff of the Consortium’s Coastal Resilience Program and the College of Charleston’s Lowcountry Hazards Center recently published Resilience Planning Analysis: Town of Bluffton, S.C.
Litter Cleanup Set for September 20
Beach Sweep/River Sweep, South Carolina’s largest one-day litter cleanup, is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025.
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Welcomes Osborne as Next Director
Emily Osborne, Ph.D., has been selected as the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium executive director, effective October 1, 2025.
Taking Stock of South Carolina’s Stormwater Ponds
To identify where stormwater ponds are located for effective management, the Consortium funded an update to the inventory of stormwater ponds in the eight coastal counties of South Carolina.
Eleven K–12 Teachers Learn about Salt Marsh Restoration Program
The Consortium held a one-day training this summer for teachers who were interested in joining the From Seeds to Shoreline salt marsh restoration program.
Interns Delve Into Science Surrounding CECs
This summer, the Consortium welcomed two contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) collaborative research project interns.
Testing Non-Plastic, Natural Material Alternatives for Use in the Coastal Zone
Scientists aim to mitigate the introduction of microplastics to South Carolina’s coastal zone by providing a reliable list of non-plastic material options for use in everything from floating treatment wetlands to shoreline restoration.
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on June 11, 2025.