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Regional Coastal Community Workshop Series James Hackett Environmental Planner SCDHEC-OCRM

Regional Coastal Community Workshop Series James Hackett Environmental Planner SCDHEC-OCRM Coastal Planning Division. Planning Division. Established in 1996 Evolved from Charleston Harbor Project Elizabeth von Kolnitz, Director Technical assistance Public outreach Project management

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Regional Coastal Community Workshop Series James Hackett Environmental Planner SCDHEC-OCRM

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  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

  5. 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

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

  7. 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

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

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