This newsletter includes: A beach erosion monitoring program assisted with efforts to secure emergency funding for storm damage repair. An effort to map the ocean bottom assisted in identifying essential fish habitat. An observation system improved floor detection and warning capabilities. A red drum stocking program helped curb declines in the population. A conservation plan was developed for Jasper County to prepare for growth. A campaign to improve awareness of the dangers of rip currents was launched.
Flooding
State of Knowledge Report: South Carolina Coastal Wetland Impoundments
This report includes a research summary from the mid-1980s to present, prior research and policy recommendations, a summary of active research and new recommendations, and a comprehensive cited reference list.
Coastal Heritage – Designing for Water: Strategies to Mitigate Flood Impacts
As sea level rises and more intense rains fall, engineering streets, buildings, and natural areas to better handle high-water levels becomes crucial. Read about current projects and efforts to prevent and minimize flooding in coastal South Carolina.