Planning for the Future of South Carolina's Water Resources
Water is a shared resource that is vital to our state and we have a shared responsibility to plan for its future. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is leading the effort to create an updated State Water Plan with the goal of ensuring sustainable water supplies and resources for current and future generations.
DHEC's Role
The State Water Planning Process Advisory Committee (PPAC) is a diverse stakeholder group working together to define the elements of the planning process. Its members represent agriculture, commerce, environmental groups, government agencies, recreation, energy companies, and public water suppliers.
Myra Reece, Director of Environmental Affairs for SC DHEC, represents the agency as a member of PPAC. As the state's public health and environmental agency DHEC is responsible for regulating and permitting activities relating to waters of the state.
DHEC Bureau of Water hydrogeologists & engineers also provide technical resources and assistance to these planning efforts.
Partnerships
PPAC Members
 Jeffery Allen Clemson University, South Carolina Water Resources Center |
  David Baize WEASC/SCAWWA |
 David Bereskin Greenville Water |
 Jesse Cannon Santee Cooper |
 Fred Castles, III Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group |
 Clay Duffie Mount Pleasant Waterworks |
 Steve Hamilton The Dunes Golf and Beach Club |
 Erika Hollis Upstate Forever |
 J.J. Jowers, Jr Citizen, Bamberg Co, Edisto Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. |
 Eric Krueger The Nature Conservancy |
 Jeff Lineberger Duke Energy |
 Jill Miller South Carolina Rural Water Association |
Dean Moss, Jr Citizen, Formerly of Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority |
 Myra Reece South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) |
 Ken Rentiers South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) |
 Bill Stangler Congaree Riverkeeper |
Landrum Weathers Farmer |
 Scott Willett Anderson Regional Joint Water System |
 Charles Wingard Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. |
Facilitator - JD Solomon
Coordinator - Tom Walker
Your Role
At this time, the PPAC is working together to initiate planning efforts. Stay informed on their progress and sign up to receive updates here.
As the planning process continues, River Basin Councils will be formed across the state. These councils will seek the ideas and opinions of citizens and stakeholders to develop local water plans. Collectively the work of the councils will be the basis for the updated State Water Plan.