1. Regional Coastal Community Workshop Series James Hackett Environmental Planner SCDHEC-OCRM Coastal Planning Division

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

3. 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

4. Special Area Management Plans Ashley River Charleston Harbor Project Beaufort County Cooper River Corridor Murrells Inlet Georgetown

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Contact information James Hackett, Environmental Planner hacketjo@dhec.sc.gov (843) 747-4323 ext. 138