Regional Coastal CommunityWorkshop Series

James Hackett Environmental Planner

SCDHEC-OCRMCoastal Planning Division

Planning Division

• Established in 1996• Evolved from Charleston Harbor Project• Elizabeth von Kolnitz, Director• Technical assistance • Public outreach• Project management • Research collaboration

Special Area Management Plans

• Used to develop strategies to protect and manage resources where conflicts occur

• Requested by local, state or federal entities

• Local involvement is key• Initiated and approved by DHEC Board• Cost sharing• Allows focus on specific issues in

particular areas

Special Area Management Plans

• Ashley River• Charleston Harbor Project• Beaufort County• Cooper River Corridor• Murrells Inlet• Georgetown

Septic Outreach Efforts Include*:

• Fact sheets and record keeping folder

• Pilot projects • Inspector Training Workshop• Realtor Workshops (6) –

250+ Realtors• Assist local governments on

management program (Folly, Edisto)

• Septic Management Tool Kit CD

* Environmental Health has assisted on all projects

Septic Management Tool Kit CD

•• Goal: management at local levelGoal: management at local level•• SC Local Governments main audienceSC Local Governments main audience•• Resource CDResource CD–– Local, state, regional, national examplesLocal, state, regional, national examples–– Ordinance templatesOrdinance templates–– Database templateDatabase template–– Documents and linksDocuments and links

•• Distribution scheduled for Feb. ‘06Distribution scheduled for Feb. ‘06

CD Table of Contents

•• Background InformationBackground Information

•• Pilot ProgramsPilot Programs

•• Starting Your ProgramStarting Your Program

•• Sample OrdinancesSample Ordinances

•• Homeowner EducationHomeowner Education

•• Expert HelpExpert Help

•• Presentations & PhotosPresentations & Photos

Filbin Creek wetland project

• Creek placed on 303 list for impaired water bodies

• Working with City of North Charleston• EPA wetland grant• OCRM enforcement money as match• To be completed in 2007

Severe Storms

• Establish communications with local govt.• Assessments begin within 24 hours• DBR threshold – digital photos, GPS

Other Planning Work

• Low Impact Development• Best Management Practices• Vegetated Riparian Buffers• Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection• Water body protection plans• Workshops – waste water, realtors• Public access grants• Coastal Community Environmental Assistance• Boat landing study

Contact information

James Hackett, Environmental Planner

hacketjo@dhec.sc.gov

(843) 747-4323 ext. 138