Applied Technology
Marina Dredging and Disposal
The South Carolina coastal zone contains over 70 marinas, many of which predate OCRM regulations requiring newly constructed or expanded marinas to have an approved deed restricted upland spoil site, or to be able to demonstrate permanent access to such a site for the disposal of dredged spoil material.
In June 2004, the Council on Coastal Futures released a report outlining recommendations that deal with the South Carolina coast including proper management of marina dredging permitting. One of the recommendations made by the Council was the development of a coast-wide dredging and spoil disposal assessment for the South Carolina coastal zone and its marinas.
OCRM recently partnered with a private consultant to produce the following assessment of dredge and spoil disposal needs based on feedback from marina owners and operators in the Coastal Zone.
In conjunction with the assessment, OCRM commissioned an analysis of the latest dredging methods and dredged material disposal techniques. This companion report to the assessment reviews methodology, advantages and costs associated with various dredge and disposal techniques.
Clean Vessels/Marina Pump Out
OCRM has developed this plan under a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior under the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 to provide for adequate pumpout facilities in the eight county coastal zone area.