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South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
“Coastal Science Serving South Carolina”
M. Richard DeVoe Executive Director
National Council of Space Grant Directors
Fall Meeting October 17, 2013
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium:
Overview, Issues, and Opportunities for Collaboration
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
“Coastal Science Serving South Carolina”
The South Carolina “Scene”
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
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The South Carolina Coast - Natural Setting
2,876 miles of tidal shoreline
500,000 acres of tidal bottoms
504,400 acres of tidal wetlands
4.5M acres freshwater
wetlands (SC)
165 linear miles of beaches
40 barrier and sea islands
Five major estuarine systems
68.2 sq. mi. of estuaries
10,000 sq. mi. continental shelf
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The South Carolina Coast - Profile
8 coastal counties
1.3 million residents
20 million tourists annually
65% of state’s 4,500,000
acres of wetlands
20% of the total salt marsh
area on the entire east coast
$40 billion economic output
(22% of SC total)
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The South Carolina Coast - Growth
28% of SC population resides
in the 8 coastal counties
21% population increase in 8
coastal counties (state’s
overall growth = 13%)
By 2025, SC’s coastal
population will increase by
700,000 to 2,000,000
Property value in SC’s coastal
counties = ~$191.9B
40% of SC population
depends on groundwater
Population Trends - South Carolina Coast
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The South Carolina Coast - Economy
8 coastal counties account for
>60% of state income
Port of Charleston – ranked top 10
for value of int’l shipments (>$50B)
Port facilitates 300,000 jobs with
annual economic impact of $45B
Commercial fishing – ~$33 million
Recreational fishing – $300 million
Coastal tourism – $15 billion
Value of traditional uses
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The Changing Face of Coastal South Carolina
Population Growth and Land Use Change War of “northern desertion”
Where do we put everyone?
Environmental Quality The “golden goose”
What you cannot see…
Weather and Climate Living on the “edge”
Sooner or later…
Coastal Ocean Uses What is going on offshore?
Where do we put it?
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South Carolina Coastal Population Trends
Population Trends - South Carolina Coast
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and now Boeing is in Charleston…
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Environmental Quality Stormwater Retention Ponds
~14,000 in coastal S.C.
Preferred development method for containing stormwater runoff
Known as phytoplankton “incubators” (including HABs)
Kept full – but not functional
Questions
How many more?
Functional lifespan?
Management?
Maintenance?
Dredging?
Renovation/restoration?
Monitoring requirements?
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Environmental Quality Stormwater Management
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
Minimum control measures
Public education and outreach
Public participation and involvement
Illicit discharge detection and elimination
Construction site runoff control
Post-construction runoff control
Pollution prevention and good housekeeping
Questions
How will small communities meet this challenge?
Who will assist?
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Weather and Climate
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Threats from Coastal Natural Hazards
Our coastline is at risk from coastal natural hazards—
the winds, waves and floods generated by
hurricanes and other major storms,
the physical impacts caused by earthquakes
and tsunamis
the threats to coastal development due to
short- and long-term shoreline change
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Uh Oh!!
Uh Oh!!
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Our next frontier – SC’s Coastal Ocean
Fisheries
Commercial
Recreational
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Energy
Oil and gas
Alternative sources (e.g., wind)
Sand and Gravel
Renourishment
Aquaculture
Net pens
SAB = South Atlantic Bight
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Managing SC’s Coastal Ocean Resources
Resource Issues – Identify critical fisheries habitat, including documentation of hard
bottom areas and other important habitats
Locate sources of high quality sand resources for beach nourishment projects
Prepare for renewed interest in exploring for offshore energy sources, including natural gas
Information and Policy Needs – A comprehensive mapping and research program to document
these important state resources offshore.
The development of a SC Ocean Research and Management Plan
Development Issues – All offshore uses will require an onshore base of operations
Will impact coastal communities and governments
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So…who are we?
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
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S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
Free-standing State Agency
Created 1978, Act No. 643
Began operation 1980
Certified by U.S. DOC
Functions
Scientific research
Extension and Outreach
Education
Communications
“Facilitation”
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National Sea Grant College Program
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Consortium Member Institutions
USC Beaufort
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and…what do we do?
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Consortium Mission
Generate and provide science-based information to
enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal
and marine resources that fosters a sustainable
economy and environment.
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S.C. Sea Grant Consortium - Functions
Serve as a Broker and Catalyst
Information to inform decision-making
Funding to support stakeholder-driven needs
Work in Partnership with Others Work with stakeholders and constituencies
Leverage scarce resources towards common goals
Contribute expertise and knowledge
Support Research, Extension, Education, and Communications
Secures funding to support user-driven research at the universities
Employs an outreach team to identify info needs and deliver science-
based information
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Consortium programs…
Support coastal and water-dependent economic
opportunities (business and jobs)
Ensure wise use and development of the state’s marine and coastal natural resources, and
Improve the social well-being of those who live, visit and depend upon South Carolina’s coastal and ocean resources.
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The Coastal and Ocean Landscape
Sustainable Coastal Development and Economy
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Hazard Resilience in Coastal Communities
Scientific Literacy and Workforce Development
Consortium Program Areas
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and…who do we serve?
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Selected Stakeholder Groups Businesses/Business Organizations
National MarketMaker (University of Illinois)
Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)
Abundant Seafood
Ashbritt, Inc. – Community Relations
BP Cooper River Plant – Site/Security
Carolina Waste Management
Coastal Expeditions
Discover Upcountry Carolina Association
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Gault Seafood
Island Fresh Seafood
Local Oysters
Lowcountry Cruises
Sea Eagle Market
South Carolina Aquaculture Association
South Carolina Marine Association
South Carolina Seafood Alliance
South Carolina Shellfish Growers Association
South Carolina Shrimpers Association
South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association
Southern Shrimp Alliance
The Duke Energy Foundation – Carolinas Beach and River Sweep Coordinator
Walmart Market #34 – District Manager
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Selected Stakeholder Groups Governments/Govt. Organizations
South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Governors’ South Atlantic Alliance
Ashley-Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium
Beaufort County – Planning Department
Beaufort County Public Works – Public Works
Beaufort County Open Land Trust
Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling
Beaufort County Soil & Water Conservation District
Charleston County Parks and Recreation – Environmental Education
Charleston Water System
City of Charleston – Public Service
City of Myrtle Beach – Public Works
City of Myrtle Beach – Planning
City of North Myrtle Beach – Public Works
Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium
Horry County – Stormwater Management
Isle of Palms – Water Quality Committee
Jasper County
Kiawah Island Community Association
Mt. Pleasant Waterworks
Town of Hilton Head
Town of McClellanville
Town of Surfside Beach
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Selected Stakeholder Groups Educational/Natural Resource NGOs
Gullah/Geechee National Heritage Corridor
Southeastern Estuarine and Research Society
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA)
Southeast Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE-SE)
The Nature Conservancy – Southeast Marine Conservation
Charleston County School District
Charleston Waterkeeper
Coastal Discovery Museum
Georgia Marine Education Association
Kitchen Table Climate Study Group of McClellanville (S.C.)
Roper Mountain Science Center
SEWEE Association
Slocum-Lunz Foundation
South Carolina Aquarium, President/CEO office
South Carolina Aquarium, Sustainable Seafood Initiative
South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
South Carolina Nature-based Tourism Association
South Carolina State Museum
South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae
The Lowcountry Institute (Spring Island, S.C.)
Winyah Rivers Foundation
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so…what’s our value?
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South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
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The “go-to” agency for coastal and ocean information and assistance because it…
Conducts research and education outreach activities are focused
on issues impacting coastal communities and the state as a
whole.
Can respond quickly, efficiently, and knowledgably in a research-
based, non-advocacy fashion.
Is “bottom-up;” driven by its constituents and is fully and actively
engaged with regional, state and local public and private sector
institutions and organizations.
Is not charged with specific regulatory or resource management
responsibilities.
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Opportunities for Collaboration Population Growth and Land Use Change
View from above – the changing landscape
E.g., Documenting changes in land use cover
Environmental Quality Detection of changes in the earth’s coastal and ocean
systems
E.g., HABs
Weather and Climate A no-brainer
E.g., Use of satellite imagery to track hurricanes ad coastal storms
Coastal Ocean Uses Creating a visual landscape of the coastal ocean
E.g., Tracking surface uses/users of the ocean
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Kathryn D. Sullivan
Earth and Marine Science Fellowship
This graduate award honors Dr. Kathryn Sullivan
NASA Mission Specialist, a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions, Chief
Scientist at NOAA, and a geologist and oceanographer.
Goal of the Program
Increase the number of highly trained earth and marine scientists and
enable graduate students to conduct NASA- (and NOAA-) related
Earth/marine science research.
Fellowship Awards
Funding is provided through a joint collaboration between the S.C. Space
Grant Consortium and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
Administered through the scholar's institution.
A maximum of $10,000 is awarded, with each sponsoring institution
supporting half of the award.
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
“Coastal Science Serving South Carolina”
Rick DeVoe
Executive Director
SC Sea Grant Consortium
843-953-2078
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
“Coastal Science Serving South Carolina”
M. Richard DeVoe Executive Director
National Council of Space Grant Directors
Fall Meeting October 17, 2013
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium:
Overview, Issues, and Opportunities for Collaboration