Beaufort County is a low-lying coastal county with a high vulnerability to flooding and other coastal hazards. Residents have already noticed the effects of rising sea levels; however, the County is finding it difficult to effectively plan given the compounding uncertainties about sea-level rise and its consequences on the human environment.
Sea Level Rise
South Carolina Guide to Beachfront Property
Current and prospective homeowners will learn about common coastal hazards, such as chronic erosion, storm-driven erosion, and flooding. Also included are important state regulations for construction and renovation of properties on the beachfront and criteria for repairing or rebuilding after a storm event.
Coastal Change Along the Shore of Northeastern South Carolina – The South Carolina Coastal Erosion Study
This study was designed to develop an understanding of the factors and processes that control coastal sediment movement within critical areas of erosion along the South Carolina/Georgia coast, and lead to better prediction of changes and cost-effective mitigation of future erosion and accretion patterns.
Sea Level Rise In Charleston, Text of Remarks by John S. Hoffman of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium sponsored a workshop on sea level rise in Charleston on February 21, 1984. The keynote remarks by John S. Hoffman, director of strategic studies for the Environmental Protection Agency, presaged the current tidal flooding concerns for the Charleston region.
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.