Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater YourEducation Company Name Consortium
June 2008 - May 2009 Annual Report of Activities
2 June 2009
Executive Summary
Year four (fiscal year 2008—2009) was a great success for the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium. The education providers con- tinued to implement the types of activities that proved to be successful in years past, being sure to diversify outreach strategies. Meanwhile, education of the general public was expanded dramatically through an extensive mass media campaign, and specific audiences and topics were targeted through pro- grams with information pertinent to each. The Consortium also added many new service projects to its agenda, ensuring that more and more citizens are being involved in public participation efforts in the region. A concerted effort to expand the mass media campaign resulted in the broadening of public outreach efforts in the region. Public service announce- ments are now being distributed through three media types including radio, television, and billboards, all with the common message of “Nobody wants pol- luted water!” The addition of another website www.clemson.edu/carolinaclear/ “Working with residents to solve cwsec, as part of Carolina Clear’s web-based outreach, will serve as one more their stormwater issues can be informational portal for residents in our service area and beyond and help sup- port the consortium’s dedicated web address, www.cwsec-sc.org. very complicated, but the col- In response to the need to address very specific audiences and topics, the laborative efforts of the Consor- Consortium developed several programs which serve the identified needs of each audience. Training sessions were given to municipal employees, property manag- tium help us to unify our mes- ers, and directors of homeowner associations. Several workshops were offered to sage throughout the Waccamaw professionals in the development and stormwater engineering communities, and a continued emphasis was placed on youth education through camps, school field basin and coastal watersheds. trips and visits, and demonstration projects. The greatest achievement of the Consortium through the past year has been the growth of public involvement projects. Several new clean-up efforts oc- Jackie Taylor curred as part of the river and beach sweep programs. The first ever Spring NPDES Program Coordinator Greening was held at the Horry County Solid Waste Authority where residents disposed of household hazardous waste, and a volunteer monitoring group was Horry County, SC formed in Murrells Inlet. Most remarkable of these programs was the school rain garden initiative that resulted in the installation of rain gardens at four area schools involving nearly 1,000 students and faculty and securing more than $26,100 in grants from Wal-Mart for the schools. Looking back, it is apparent that much has been accomplished in the past year. Successful initiatives from years past were continued with renewed fervor, and new programs were implemented to address needs identified in the year four work plan. The education providers, through their programs, are working to fulfill the group’s motto, “helping local governments meet federal requirements for stormwater education and public involvement,” and feel that that imperative has been achieved in year four as we hold firm to the belief that education is integral to preserving the water resources that are so impor- tant to our local culture and economy. i Executive Summary FY 08-09 Annual Report Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium
CWSEC FY 2008-2009 Annual Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ...... i Education Providers ...... 1 Consortium Goal and Objectives ...... 2 CWSEC Partner Focus—Georgetown County ...... 3 Public Education Activities ...... 4 Posters/Exhibits/Billboards ...... 4 WebPages ...... 8 Television / Radio ...... 10 Publication/Article ...... 12 Newsletter ...... 13 Conference ...... 14 Lecture/Presentation ...... 15 Workshop/Seminar ...... 27 Council/Committee/Meeting ...... 32 Public Involvement Activities ...... 37 Community Clean-ups ...... 37 Demonstrations / Installations ...... 41 Volunteer Monitoring ...... 45 Other Activities ...... 46 Summary of Activities ...... 47 Conclusions from Year 4 (2008-2009) ...... 48 Appendix A - Rain Garden Program ...... A-1 Appendix B - Pond Calls ...... A-2 Appendix C - Granting & Restorations ...... A-3
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Education Providers
The core education providers consist of the same organizations as last year with a few changes in staff including an addition to the Clemson Extension staff and a shift in leadership for Murrells Inlet 2020. Ben Pow- ell continues to serve as the regional coordinator of Clemson’s Carolina Clear program. Clemson also welcomes aboard Katie Giacalone who fills the position as statewide coordinator for Carolina Clear. In this position, Katie serves to spearhead statewide efforts as well as provide support to each of the regional coordinators and consorti- ums across the state. Coastal Carolina University is represented by the Consortium’s coordinator, Karen Fuss, and Dr. Susan Libes. Formerly Murrells Inlet 2007, Murrells Inlet 2020 has changed its name to reflect a contin- ued commitment to the community and its water resources, and also has hired a new executive director, Jennifer Averette. At the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Nicole Saladin coordinates the Coastal Training Program and Beth Thomas serves as the Public Education Coordinator. Christine Ellis re- mains as the Waccamaw Riverkeeper and has hired a new assistant, Crystal Cashera, and a volunteer coordina- tor for Georgetown County, Shannon Siau. April Turner serves as the contact for SC Sea Grant Extension. There has been little change in the membership except for one shift that occurred in the Georgetown Stormwater office. Chris Laude is no longer the stormwater manager for Georgetown County’s Department of Public Services. Tracy Jones, from the City of Greenville, has filled his position. Welcome Tracy! Table 1 Summary of Local Education Service Providers
Provider Programs Primary Services
General Public Education Clemson University (Clemson) Carolina Clear Program General Public Involvement
Volunteer monitoring
Watershed management planning Coastal Carolina University (CCU) Waccamaw Watershed Academy
K-12 & public watershed education via in -class and field workshops
Murrells Inlet 2020 (MI2020) K-5 environmental education programs In-class and in-field programs
CWSEC website Coastal Training Program Technical workshops North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Outreach programs and materials for public (NI-WB Pub Educ, NI-WB CTP) Public Education Program Classroom and field experiences focusing on watershed concepts
Nonpoint Education for Municipal Stormwater education for elected and SC Sea Grant Officials (NEMO) appointed officials
Extension Program (Sea Grant) Public Education Land use and best management practices
Waccamaw RiverkeeperTM Community education and involvement Public Education and Involvement and advocacy for water quality and (Riverkeeper) quantity protections
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Goal & Objectives
CWSEC Strategic Goal—Develop and implement effective, out- comes-based stormwater education and outreach programs that will meet federal requirements and satisfy the environmental and eco- nomic needs of the community that they serve.
Core Objectives
1. Maximize efficiency of stormwater education efforts using a re- gional watershed approach.
2. Help local SMS4s meet NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program permit requirements for public stormwater education, public in- volvement, and illicit discharge detection by providing educa- tional resources and services such as public education, outreach and community involvement. If there is magic on this planet,
3. Develop a comprehensive stormwater education plan for the re- it’s contained in water. gion that capitalizes on local training resources to meet the needs of local SMS4s. Loran Eisely, 4. Foster collaboration among local service providers to best meet The Immense Journey the educational needs of local SMS4s and their constituents.
5. Serve as a model for collaborative stormwater education.
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Partner Focus—Georgetown County
A county ripe with history and the original stomping grounds of the “Swamp Fox,” Georgetown County is a water lovers dream. Intricate networks of old rice dikes, reticulated channels formed by the confluence of six rivers, and the vast expanse of Winyah Bay and its neighboring salt marshes have stirred a culture that is all about water, and its people value their culture. Year four was a very trying year for the stormwater section in George- town County. Faced with the daunting task of replacing its stormwater man- ager in the midst of implementing its NPDES program, Georgetown County made great strides to improve the way it regards and manages stormwater. Stepping in to replace Chris Laude, Tracy Jones has taken the reigns of George- town County’s Stormwater Section of the Department of Public Services and has hit the ground running. In an attempt to educate its professional community about the changes that were occurring in the way the County reviews stormwater pollution prevention “Very few places are as beauti- plans and the requirements they were now placing on engineers, the stormwater section initiated the “Breakfast Series” to serve as a venue for group education. ful as Georgetown County...the These monthly seminars have been effective at gathering the professional commu- water front towns, white sandy nity together and get them re-evaluating the way they do business with the County, which is a very significant achievement. beaches, and expansive marshes Georgetown County also has found several ways to contribute to the Consor- tium’s education activities. They donated their manpower and equipment to exca- all accentuate our communities vate a rain garden at Georgetown High School. They also conducted their first ever Household Hazardous Waste collection day which successfully disposed of over 100 with the unrivalled beauty of cans of paint and 4 gallons of oil. They have made several presentations at local schools, and they were a very important part of “George Goes Green,” Georgetown’s the natural environment.” inaugural Earth Day festival. Tracy Jones Several projects are in the works for the County. In the very near future, Stormwater Manager they will be renovating Morse park and the rain garden located there. They also Georgetown County are begin the process of revising their stormwater ordinance. In both of these tasks the stormwater section in Georgetown County is looking to the Consortium for support and assistance. With the exception of the small coastal watersheds along the Grand Strand, all of the runoff from the Consor- tium’s service area drains to Georgetown County on its way to the ocean. This means that they are affected directly by the activities of citizens served by the Consortium and are subject to level of stormwater awareness of residents throughout the Waccamaw River Basin. They look to the Consortium as a gathering of like-minded individuals with a common goal that will help to preserve the culture that is Georgetown.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Posters / Exhibits / Billboards
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
All Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Myrtle Beach 100 Apr 25, 2009
Description: Horry County and City of Myrtle Beach partnered to setup a stormwater awareness display at the 13th Annual Spring festival at Broadway at the Beach. Over 100 gift bags were distributed to visitors.
Notes: Activity used CWSEC related materials for education of general public
Janet Wood (City of Myrtle Beach) raises awareness at Spring Festival
Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of North Myrtle Beach 50 Apr 22, 2009 Description: Earth Day exhibit at North Myrtle Beach.
Notes: Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Georgetown County 100 Apr 18, 2009 Description: Earth Day exhibit at George Goes Green.
Notes: Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Myrtle Beach 100 Apr 18, 2009 Description: Earth Day exhibit at Market Common.
Notes: CLEMSON Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Myrtle Beach 500 Apr 18, 2009
Description: Display about water quality and aquatic invertebrates setup at "Earth Day at the Bay" at Academy of Arts, Science, and technology. Exhibit contained posters and out- reach materials regarding rain gardens and rain barrels. Students decorated rain barrels which were donated to the schools for use and ongoing education.
Notes:
Ocean Bay Middle School students take pride in their school and protecting its water resources by decorating rain barrels
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Posters / Exhibits / Billboards
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB PUB EDUC Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Georgetown County 50 Apr 18, 2009 Description: NIWB Public Education represented the CWSEC at Georgetown Chamber of Commerce's 'George Goes Green' event as a featured exhibitor in the 'Kids Zone'.
Notes: Used Enviroscape model for demos, gave kid-friendly handouts and information for adults provided by CWSEC.
Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Myrtle Beach 50 Apr 18, 2009 Description: Earth Day exhibit at Carolina Forest.
Notes: CLEMSON Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Horry County 450 Apr 3, 2009 Description: "Buggin' Out with Ben" display of aquatic invertebrates of Playcard Swamp setup at Baby Animal Day at Playcard Environmental Education Center.
Notes:
“Outdoor festivals and fairs are wonderful venues for making lasting impressions. Being able to talk with residents face to face and discuss stormwater issues in an environment filled with joy and energy makes a huge difference in how our message is received.” Ben Powell Natural Resource Agent Regional Coordinator for Carolina Clear Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Jackie Taylor (Horry Co.) and Janet Wood (Myrtle Beach) spread awareness and cheer with Sharky of Ripleys Aquar- ium at the Broadway at the Beach Spring Festival
CCU Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Myrtle Beach 300 Mar 19, 2009
Description: Enviroscape model at Myrtle Beach Intermediate School's Science Night for students and their families.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Murrells Inlet 6000 Mar 18, 2009 Description: Huntington Beach State Park annual Wildlife & History Day; NIWB NERR exhibit included watershed and water quality information, CWSEC lit- erature.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Posters / Exhibits / Billboards
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Georgetown County 6000 Mar 18, 2009 Description: Exhibit displayed at Huntington Beach Wildlife and History Day. Exhibit included pinned insect collection, a living oyster reef, and a marine inver- tebrate touch tank.
Notes:
Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Conway 50 Mar 7, 2009 Description: Exhibit at Conway's 1st Saturday Art Walk.
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Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Myrtle Beach 100 Feb 18, 2009 Description: Participation in the Senior Job and Volunteer Fair to elicit additional volunteers.
Notes: Provided information on the mission of Waccamaw Riverkeeper Program and solicited volunteers.
Riverkeeper Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Georgetown County 200 Jan 17, 2009 to Jan 18, 2009
Description: Exhibit at Winyah Bay Heritage Festival.
Notes: Exhibit and educational materials disseminated at this annual festival.
NI-WB CTP / NI-WB Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Other 100 PUB EDUC Jan 16, 2009 to Jan 17, 2009
Description: NERR/USC exhibit at the 3rd annual Winyah Bay Heritage Festival; CWSEC printed literature available.
Notes:
CCU / NI-WB PUB Poster/Exhibit/Billboard City of Myrtle Beach 75
Description: Stormwater display with a focus on water quality at the Annual Grand Strand Surfrider Holiday Party and Art Show.
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CLEMSON Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Horry County 5000 Nov 1, 2008 Description: Aquatic invertebrates exhibit with pinned specimens and live animal touch tank set at Playcard Environmental Center's "Swamp Fest."
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Posters / Exhibits / Billboards
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU / NI-WB PUB Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Georgetown County 40 EDUC Oct 10, 2008 to
Description: CWSEC exhibit at SC Marine Educators Association Annual Conference.
Notes: SC Marine Educators Association Conference includes teachers and informal educators with a marine science interest from throughout the state of SC.
CLEMSON Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Other 114900 Dec 1, 2008 to
Description: Three billboards posted in service area: 1) Conway on Hwy 501, 2) North Myrtle Beach on Hwy 17, and 3) Georgetown at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy 52.
It’s nice to see our positive message on display, especially in such prominent locations! Jay Beeson Stormwater Technician North Myrtle Beach Public Works
Billboard on Hwy 501 south of Conway
MI 2020 Poster/Exhibit/Billboard Murrells Inlet 100 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: "Litter Makes Us Crabby" Campaign with signage.
Notes: Ten signs erected at various locations around the Inlet.
Sign for MI 2020 anti-litter campaign
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Webpages
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB CTP Webpage Other 849 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: Maintained CWSEC website a resource for CWSEC members and education providers. Updated with current events, news items, re- sources from past events, and new publications from CWSEC partners and others. 849 visitors from the US and Canada logged over 1300 visits; 796 visits came from South Carolina, and 382 of those 796 visits came from the CWSEC target area.
Notes:
CLEMSON Webpage Other 52 Jan 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009
Description: A subpage for the CWSEC was created on the Carolina Clear home website. http://www.clemson.edu/public/carolinaclear/ consortiums/cwsec_home/index.html
Notes:
“We anticipate that this additional webpage will help support the Consortium’s dedicated domain and direct browsers to the resources already established there.”
Katie Giacalone Statewide Coordinator for Carolina Clear Clemson University Restoration Institute
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Webpages
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Webpage Other 52 June1, 2008 to
Description: www.winyahrivers.org serves to disseminate news regarding the Waccamaw River watershed and other issues in the Pee Dee River Basin and to coordinate volunteers and events.
Notes:
“We are working to stay at pace with the newest forms of outreach by forming
workgroups on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
We expect to reach new audiences with this new technology.” Christine Ellis
Waccamaw Riverkeeper
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Television
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Television City of Conway 25000 Feb 1, 2009 to
Description: Posted rotation of slides about stormwater and water quality on City of Conway's government access channel.
Notes:
The government access channels are fabulous ways of spreading our messages with little or no cost to the consortium.
CLEMSON Television Other 25000 Nov 19, 2008
Description: Interviewed by Frank Oliver, Director of Education for Wildlife Action, Inc., on "Bunny's Tale" monthly program. Interview discussed CWSEC and Carolina Clear's stormwater education programs.
Notes:
CLEMSON Television City of Conway 1600 Nov 7, 2008 Description: Interviewed by Conway High School communications students about the rain garden installation.
Notes: Student production aired with student newscast throughout school via telecommunications system.
Left: Student news anchors intro- duce the school to the new rain gar- den
Right: Ben Powell (Clemson Exten- sion) describes to a student field reporter how the rain garden will collect parking lot runoff
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Television
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Clemson Television November 2008- not yet available August 2009
Television Public Service Announcements put into PSA rotation on 4 news broadcast stations including WBTW, WFXB, WPDE, and WMBF. Assessments to be completed in August 2009.
Clemson Radio November 2008- not yet available August 2009
Radio Public Service Announcements put into PSA rotation on 9 local stations including 99.5, 92.1, 105.9, 98.5, 103.1, 94.9, 107.1, 97.7, 101.7. Assessments to be completed in August 2009.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Publications / Articles
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Publication/Article Other 200 May 15, 2009 Description: Abstract titled "Green Retrofits for Schools via Rain Gardens" included in draft proceedings for National Conference for Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach.
Notes:
CLEMSON Publication/Article City of Conway 19 May 6, 2009 Description: Build your own rain barrel fully illustrated instructional guide.
Notes: Guide has been distributed directly to 19 individuals but is slated for broader distribution through websites and other outlets. CLEMSON Publication/Article Horry County 45 Jan 1, 2009 Description: Produced stormwater pond newsletter series designed to inform property managers and home owner association members about the services and maintenance needs for residential stormwater ponds. Newsletter series to be distributed to MS4s, HOAs, newspapers, and made available on Carolina Clear Website.
Notes: Distributed through email to several HOAs and residents. Direct contacts number 45, total impacts unknown. CCU Publication/Article Other 350 Oct 13, 2008 to
Description: Manuscript entitled "Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium: Providing Public Education, Outreach and Involvement to Coastal Communities" included in the SC Water Resources Conference '08 proceedings.
Notes: All conference participants received a disk of the conference proceedings.
CCU Publication/Article Other 350 Oct 13, 2008 to Oct 15, 2008 Description: Manuscript entitled "Building Greener Schools: Collaborative Effort on Stormwater Control" included in the SC Water Resources Conference '08 proceedings.
Notes: All conference participants received disk of the proceedings.
CLEMSON Publication/Article City of Conway 25 Aug 20, 2008
Description: Produced CWSEC Database Guidance Document.
Notes: Document produced to provide justification for database fields and promote consistency in reporting. CLEMSON Publication/Article City of Myrtle Beach 65000 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: Monthly articles about sustainable landscaping and environmental horticulture in The Sun News.
Notes: Covers topics such as water conservation, soil testing, proper fertilizer and pesticide application, and much more.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Newsletters
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Newsletter City of Conway 250 Jan 1, 2009 Description: Quarterly newsletter of Winyah Rivers Foundation.
Notes:
CCU Newsletter City of Conway 90 Jan 1, 2009 Description: Distributed monthly e-newsletter describing water-related events, opportunities, and feature articles for the Kingston Lake Environment Aware- ness Network.
CCU Newsletter Other 51 Clemson University Jul 8, 2008 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Coastal Training Program North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Waccamaw Riverkeeper Murrells Inlet 2007 Description: CWSEC E-News, a monthly newsletter emailed to CWSEC members and others who are interested in local stormwater topics, aids communica- tion of CWSEC activities and other stormwater-related topics.
Notes: CWSEC core ed providers and members help to provide items to include in E-News.
“Facilitating good communication among the MS4s and edu- cators is one of the primary drivers for the formation of the Consortium. We have found that the monthly newsletters are one of the best ways to keep the communication lines open.”
Karen Fuss CWSEC Coordinator Coastal Carolina University
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Conferences
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Conference City of Conway 35 Coastal Carolina University Mar 18, 2009 Description: Waccamaw River Volunteer Monitoring Conference - discussion with volunteers on program and updates.
Notes:
Riverkeeper Conference Georgetown County 60 Coastal Carolina University Feb 28, 2009 Other Description: The theme of the 2009 Waccamaw Conference was Valuing our People and Places. Presentations included: water conservation, conservation subdivision ordinance, blue trails, common agenda for conservation, volunteer water quality monitoring, etc.
Notes:
CLEMSON Conference Georgetown County 49 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Oct 8, 2008 to Other Oct 9, 2008 Description: Pond Management Conference at Kimbal Center on Hobcaw Barony.
Notes: Interagency training opportunity. Provided continuing education credits for foresters and pesticide applicators.
. Jack Whetstone of Clemson Extension and SC Sea Grant gives tour of Phragmites control demonstration site
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 50 May 29, 2009 Description: Participation in Service Over Self's Awards Banquet.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Horry County 22 May 21, 2009 Description: Presentation on Managing Residential Stormwater Ponds and water quality in residential developments at the monthly meeting of the Caro- lina Forest Chapter of Wildlife Action, Inc.
CCU Lecture/Presentation Other 50 May 14, 2009 Description: "Green Retrofits for Schools via Rain Gardens" presented at the NPS and Stormwater Education National Conference in Portland, OR.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Surfside Beach 62 May 13, 2009 Description: Presentation about stormwater BMP purpose and maintenance given to members of Surfside Rotary.
Notes:
Cover slide for presentation at property manager’s workshop
CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Horry County 169 May 8, 2009 Description: Presentation and Q&A session conducted for residents of Lakeside Crossing regarding low impact controls for nuisance aquatic insects (midges, crane flies, biting flies) and other water related issues in their community.
Notes: Discussion has led to invitation to talk about more general water quality issues and stormwater pond management in the community. Follow-up presen- tation to be given June 5th. 15 Public Education and Outreach FY 08-09 Annual Report Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium
Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU / NI-WB PUB Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 155 EDUC May 6, 2009 Description: Three presentations titled "Watersheds, Stormwater and You" were given to 150 Waccamaw Elementary 5th graders. Each session included a PowerPoint and 3 hands-on stations for the students.
Notes:
Left: Beth Thomas (NI- WB Pub Educ) showing students a map of the Pee Dee watershed
Right: Students learn about oysters’ water filtering abilities
Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 25 May 5, 2009 Description: Presentation on water conservation to Waccamaw Higher Education Center gardening group.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Town of Surfside Beach 23 May 4, 2009 Description: Presentation given to residents of The Lakes subdivision about stormwater pond management, water quality control, and muskrat control.
Notes: CCU Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 15 Apr 30, 2009 Description: Developed and delivered presentation concerning wetlands to Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors' Leadership Group.
Notes: NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 45 Other Apr 29, 2009 Description: Presented watershed, water quality, and stormwater information to Maryville Elementary School 4th graders as part of field trip to NIWB NERR.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 49 Other Apr 28, 2009 Description: Presented watershed, water quality, and stormwater information to Maryville Elementary School 4th graders as part of field trip to NIWB NERR
CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 180 Apr 24, 2009 Description: Discussed water quality and stormwater pollution with students of McDonald Elementary at their Environmental Awareness Day
Notes:
CCU Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 10 Apr 16, 2009 Description: Developed and delivered presentation concerning stormwater to Conway Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 50 Apr 13, 2009 Description: Presentation at Coastal Carolina University's Environment Month on water conservation.
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CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of North Myrtle Beach 66 Apr 11, 2009 Description: Presentation about stormwater pond management and water quality control given to residents of Myrtle Beach RV Park at general meeting of HOA.
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Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation City of Myrtle Beach 40 Apr 7, 2009 Description: Presentation on Water Conservation to Horry County Gardening Society.
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NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 317 Mar 25, 2009 Description: Career Day at McDonald Elementary School; information on careers in marine bio, environmental educ presented. Watersheds, water qual- ity, and what you can do messages discussed.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Lecture/Presentation Horry County 83 Mar 23, 2009 Description: 3 presentations titled "Stormwater, Water Quality & You!" to Carolina Forest High marine science classes. PowerPoint presentation plus hands- on Enviroscape model.
Notes:
Carolina Forest students “make it rain” on an Enviroscape model
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 61 Mar 23, 2009 Description: Classroom presentations on water quality for three Chemistry classes at Georgetown High School; demonstrated WQ equipment and dissolved oxygen testing.
Notes: Hope to connect Chemistry and Env. Studies teachers to work together on rain garden, water testing activities.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Other 35 Mar 20, 2009
Description: Presentations and water quality monitoring demonstrations to Wando High School (Berkeley County) Environmental Science and Applied Biology classes.
Notes: Shared contact info for Ashley River Stormwater Consortium, Dave Joyner.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Lecture/Presentation Other 22 Mar 19, 2009
Description: Presentation to all the Wal-Mart managers in the region on all rain garden installation projects (5 total) to date and request funding of additional projects. Managers requested that students from schools funded give presentations at their stores to the associates/employees. All agreed to continue to fund installations.
Notes:
Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 35 Mar 13, 2009 Description: Presentation on Water Conservation at Coastal Carolina University's Celebration of Inquiry event.
Notes: CCU students and community members attended this presentation on water conservation measures.
Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 15 Coastal Carolina University Mar 13, 2009 Description: Presentation at Common Agenda for Conservation meeting.
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Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 10 Mar 12, 2009
Description: Presentation at Common Agenda for Conservation Meeting.
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NI-WB CTP Lecture/Presentation City of Myrtle Beach 25 Mar 11, 2009 Description: Lunchtime presentation for the American Society of Civil Engineers Grand Strand Branch entitled "Stormwater and South Carolina: A Case for Low Impact Development." Seminar focused on the various uses of LID in different development scenarios and different stages of development to promote integrated, comprehensive use of LID to address stormwater pollution and other issues, such as preservation of open space, in order to protect SC's water re- sources.
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Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 75 Mar 6, 2009
Description: Service Over Self Youth Summit at Tara Hall - presentation on protecting our rivers and tour on the Black River.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 165 Mar 6, 2009
Description: Career Day at Andrews Elementary School; offered information on careers in marine bio, environmental educ, discussed watersheds, water quality, and what you can do messages.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 10 Feb 24, 2009 Description: Presentation about rain gardens and rain water harvesting to Conway Garden Club.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Myrtle Beach 105 Feb 19, 2009 to
Description: Training given to city employees of Myrtle Beach. Training entitled "Stormwater and the Municipal Employee: We all WORK down- stream." The first presentation covered "general stormwater awareness." Training given in three sessions.
Notes: Evaluations indicate appreciation for material and strong impact on participants. Exams corroborate strong impact by indicating a high level of comprehension.
Cover slide for municipal training presentation
CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Horry County 15 Jan 15, 2009
Description: Presentation on water quality and stormwater pond maintenance given to residents of Moss Estates in Socastee.
Notes: Attendees commented that the presentation was "very informative" and "should be made mandatory for all HOA's."
CCU Lecture/Presentation City of Myrtle Beach 40 Jan 5, 2009
Description: Presentation at the MB Intermediate School faculty meeting about the upcoming installation of a rain garden to encourage all faculty to use this new educational resource.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB CTP Lecture/Presentation Other N/A Dec 4, 2008
Description: Presentation "Stormwater and South Carolina: A Case for Low Impact Development" at CRG Engineering Group's monthly dinner/seminar meeting.
Notes:
CCU Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 15 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education Dec 3, 2008
Description: Presentation about rain garden installation and ideas for future projects related to the garden to Environmental Science students at Georgetown High.
Notes:
CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 65 Nov 17, 2008 “Concise presentations can Description: Lecture about watersheds, stormwater, and human impacts given to science students at Loris High School. Lecture included interactive discussion, computer activities, and the Enviroscape. be extremely effective for
Notes: making real impacts to the
behaviors of people in the CCU / Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 12 Riverkeeper Nov 10, 2008 audience.”
Description: "Stormwater: How to Reduce Our Environmental Impact" co-presentation of Christine Ellis & Karen Fuss to Master Naturalist Class.
Notes: Nicole Saladin
Coastal Training Program Coordinator CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 43 Nov 7, 2008 North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Description: Lecture given to Conway High School science students about watersheds, stormwater, and Estuarine Research Reserve human impacts. Lecture included interactive discussion and computer use.
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CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Horry County 13 Nov 6, 2008
Description: Meeting set to discuss turf and vegetation establishment at Horry County Stormwater project sites. Extension agents offered guidance for proper seed mixes, site preparation, and soil testing.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 176 Oct 31, 2008 to Nov 7, 2008 Description: Land programs offered by NIWB NERR Public education staff on WQ, watersheds, & water testing to compliment boat programs provided to Georgetown County schools by Dept. of Natural Resources.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Other 45 Oct 29, 2008 Description: Water quality, water test kits, presentation to Wando High School Environmental Studies classes (two).
Notes: CCU Lecture/Presentation Horry County 55 Oct 22, 2008 Description: Three presentations about the rain garden installation and stormwater issues and solutions to Burgess Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade gifted and talented classes.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Surfside Beach 49 Oct 18, 2008 Description: Presentation about stormwater pond management and discussion about pond rehabilitation offered to residents of the Mallard Landing commu- nity.
Notes: Presentation has spawned initiative to dredge a failing stormwater catchment and install vegetation.
CCU Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 25 Oct 16, 2008 Description: Developed and delivered presentation concerning wetlands to SC American Planning Association state conference.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation Other 50 Coastal Carolina University Oct 15, 2008 Clemson University North Inlet-Winyah Bay CTP North Inlet-Winyah Bay Pub Educ South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Other Description: Presentation at the SC Water Resources Conference in Charleston.
Notes:
CCU Lecture/Presentation Other 35 Oct 15, 2008 Description: "Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium: Providing Public Education, Outreach and Involvement to Coastal Communities" presentation at SC Water Resources Conference.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Lecture/Presentation Other 25 Oct 15, 2008 Description: "Building Greener Schools: Collaborative Effort on Stormwater Control" presentation at SC Water Resources Conference. Building Greener Schools: Notes: Collaborative Effort on Stormwater Control
SC Water Resources Conference Cover slide for powerpoint presentation October 15, 2008
Karen Fuss, Coordinator of CWSEC Waccamaw Watershed Academy, Center for Marine & Wetland Studies, Coastal Carolina University
CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Surfside Beach 84 Oct 15, 2008 Description: Presentation about stormwater pond management given to residents in the Southwood community.
Notes: CCU Lecture/Presentation Horry County 46 Oct 13, 2008 Description: Presentation to Burgess Elementary faculty about upcoming rain garden installation as well as ways to incorporate using the garden in their classes.
Notes: CCU / NI-WB PUB Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 15 EDUC Oct 11, 2008 Description: Presentation on watersheds, rain gardens, rain barrels to SC Marine Educators Association (SCMEA).
Notes: MI 2020 Lecture/Presentation Murrells Inlet 200 Oct 1, 2008 Description: Chowder Talk presentations about water quality in Murrells Inlet by Dr. Joe Bennett and Dr. Susan Libes.
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CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 3 Sep 25, 2008 Description: Presentation on rain gardens to Conway Master Gardeners.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Internet Resources
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 20 Coastal Carolina University Sep 24, 2008
Description: Georgetown High School Environmental Science class visits Hobcaw for WQ, wind tower, marsh field studies, stormwater.
Notes:
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 80 Sep 18, 2008 Description: Spoke to three chemistry classes at Georgetown High on WQ, water monitoring, water chemistry.
Notes: CLEMSON Lecture/Presentation City of Conway 56 Sep 15, 2008
Description: Presentation about stormwater pond management given to residents of Myrtle Trace Community.
Notes: Presentation has spawned an initiative to install a shoreline buffer demonstration site somewhere in the community.
Cover slide for presentation to residents of Myrtle Trace
Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation Horry County 25 Sep 11, 2008
Description: Presentation to Late Bloomers Garden Club.
Notes: CCU Lecture/Presentation Horry County 15 Sep 11, 2008 Description: Presentation to Burgess School Improvement Council about upcoming rain garden installation. Thom Roth of Horry Co. Stormwater also pre- sented to the Council.
Notes: The Burgess Elementary School Improvement Council is made up of parents, community leaders, teachers and school administrators.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Lectures / Presentations
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB CTP Lecture/Presentation Other 30 Murrells Inlet 2007 Aug 14, 2008 Description: Presented at "Building Sustainable Communities for the 21st Century" Conference hosted by Southeast Watershed Forum about Murrells Inlet 2007 activities related to sustainable community revitalization with a focus on low impact development and protecting water quality.
CCU Lecture/Presentation City of Myrtle Beach 14 Jul 31, 2008 Description: "Water and You!" summer presentation at SC Children's Museum about the importance of watersheds and how to protect them
Notes: Students ranged in ages from 3 - 11 years old along with a few parents and camp counselors. NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County N/A Other Jul 28, 2008 Description: Field component for National Geographic Jason project-'Resilient Planet' expedition. WQ and water testing, tour of water chem labs.
Notes: Teacher workshop component-Jason leaders trained 6 Geo. County teachers as well as students from 6 local schools CCU / NI-WB PUB Lecture/Presentation Other 15
Description: "We ALL Live Downstream!" presentation at National Marine Educa- tors Association Annual Conference given by Karen Fuss, CCU and Beth Thomas, NI-WB NERR.
Notes: Conference attendees include classroom teachers as well as informal educators with a marine science interest.
Beth Thomas and Karen Fuss demonstrate the consequences of impervious cover
CCU Lecture/Presentation City of Myrtle Beach 50 Jul 10, 2008
Description: "Stormwater: Educating and Involving Citizens" presentation at SC Chapter of American Public Works Association Annual Conference.
Notes:
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Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 19 Jul 7, 2008
Description: Program for Geo. County Recreation & Leisure summer day camp featuring water testing.
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NI-WB CTP Lecture/Presentation City of North Myrtle Beach 50 Coastal Carolina University Jul 10, 2008
Description: "Stormwater Best Management Practices" presented at South Carolina American Public Works Association Conference in North Myrtle Beach.
Notes:
NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 20 Other Jun 26, 2008 to
Description: Field studies with WQ component and water testing for SC Governors School.
Notes:
Riverkeeper Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 50 Jun 14, 2008
Description: Waccamaw Lady river boat cruise on the Waccamaw, sponsored by Coastal Conservation League and including presentations by the Wac- camaw Riverkeeper and Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge Manager.
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NI-WB PUB EDUC Lecture/Presentation Georgetown County 17 Jun 10, 2008
Description: Presentation on WQ, water chemistry lab tour, research summary for Service Over Self students (Steve Roff (SOS) and Dr. David Wylie (GHS) student leaders).
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Workshops / Seminars
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Workshop/Seminar City of Conway 1 May 28, 2009
Description: Participation in webcast on Reconnecting Children to Nature.
Notes:
CCU Workshop/Seminar City of Conway 20 Clemson University Apr 28, 2009
Description: IDEAL Model Training for CWSEC members taught by Dr. John Hayes, Clemson University, and Brian Bates and Don Alexander, Woolpert..
Notes: .
Dr. John Hayes (Clemson University) and Woolpert Engineers introducing the class to the IDEAL Model
CLEMSON Workshop/Seminar City of Conway 27 Apr 7, 2009
Description: Pond Management Seminar covering recreational fish ponds and stormwater retention pond. Discussed aquatic plant management, nutrient management, water quality control, shoreline management, and harvesting and fish population control.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Workshops / Seminars
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU / CLEMSON Workshop/Seminar City of Myrtle Beach 22 Apr 2, 2009 Description: "Property Management: Protecting Your Stormwater Facilities" workshop for local property managers, homeowner associations and related staff. Presented in conjunction with Janet Wood, City of Myrtle Beach Stormwater.
Notes:
Dr. Susan Libes (Coastal Carolina University) discusses Janet Wood (Myrtle Beach Public Works) reviewing coastal stormwater issues stormwater BMPs with participants CCU Workshop/Seminar City of North Myrtle Beach 20 Mar 27, 2009 Description: Waties Island field workshop with Socastee High students. Students set up monitoring wells along a beach transect to measure water quality parameters of the groundwater.
Socastee High School students use peristaltic pump to take Students use dissolved oxygen titration kit to measure groundwater sample groundwater
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Workshops / Seminars
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar City of Myrtle Beach 38 Mar 10, 2009 Description: A technical classroom seminar for site designers, landscape architects, engineers, stormwater managers, contractors, planners, builders, and others interested in learning about innovative development techniques for better stormwater management. This seminar discussed the design specs, function, installation techniques, and costs of bioretention systems, and the benefits for stormwater management and communities.
Notes: NI-WB PUB EDUC Workshop/Seminar Georgetown County 8 Feb 25, 2009 Description: Public program featuring oysters and clams; emphasis on water quality, watersheds, healthy resources, and 'what you can do' messages.
Notes: NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar City of Surfside Beach 35 Feb 24, 2009 Description: A workshop designed to highlight the current stormwater issues in Surfside Beach and present solutions and strategies to improve water quality, and help promote Surfside Beach as a desirable place to live, vacation, and recreate.
NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar City of North Myrtle Beach 32 Feb 4, 2009 Description: A technical classroom seminar for site designers, engineers, stormwater managers, contractors, planners, builders, and others interested in learning about innovative development techniques for better stormwater management. This event discussed the design specs, function, installation techniques, and costs of pervious pavers compared to traditional paving techniques, and the benefits for stormwater management, homeowners, and developers. The seminar was followed by a field trip to a completed site where pavers were installed, allowing for additional home sites to be developed.
Notes: NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar Other 81 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Oct 28, 2008 to
Description: Bioswale Design and Installation workshop series consisted of 3 days of identical workshops focusing on low impact stormwater practices (bioswales, pervious pavers, pocket parks, etc) implemented at Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston.
CCU / CLEMSON / Workshop/Seminar Town of Briarcliffe Acres 35 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education NI-WB CTP Oct 27, 2008 Description: Town of Briarcliffe Acres Stormwater Education Workshop focusing on the Town's watershed, water quality, wastewater treatment, and good stormwater housekeeping for residents.
Notes:
CCU Workshop/Seminar Horry County 30 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education Oct 23, 2008 Description: Field workshop at Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge Cox Ferry Lake Area for St. Andrew Catholic School 7th grade. Students participated in macroin- vertebrate collection, water quality monitoring and a nature hike.
Notes: SEWEE Association staff also helped with workshop 29 Public Education and Outreach FY 08-09 Annual Report Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium
Public Education and Outreach Activities Workshops / Seminars
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar Other 52 Coastal Carolina University Oct 16, 2008 Description: Getting to Know Wetlands: Innovative Planning & Development Approaches for South Carolina's Wetland Resources. Workshop hosted in Litch- field, SC as part of SC American Planning Association Conference to target planners, planning professionals, and others. Abbreviated version of previous full- day CTP wetland workshops.
Notes: CLEMSON Workshop/Seminar City of Conway 5 Coastal Carolina University Sep 16, 2008 Description: Water Smart Advanced Training for Master Gardeners. Special Topic: Rain water harvesting with field trip to CCU Center for Marine and Wet- lands Studies.
Riverkeeper Workshop/Seminar Other 60 Sep 12, 2008 Description: Common Agenda Meeting for 2009 Legislative priorities, including water quality issues.
Notes: 2009 legislative priorities have been identified to include water quality & conservation and water use, amongst other initiatives. CLEMSON Workshop/Seminar City of Conway 58 Aug 20, 2008 to
Description: CEPSCI training and certification exam offered.
Notes: CLEMSON Workshop/Seminar City of Conway 9 Aug 19, 2008
Description: Water Smart Advanced Training for area Master Gardeners. Special topic: Practicing Visual and Biological Stream Assessments.
Notes: CCU Workshop/Seminar City of North Myrtle Beach 10 Aug 6, 2008
Description: Teacher workshop for Burgess Elementary teachers on stormwater issues and solutions in preparation of their rain garden installation in the fall '08. This half-day seminar took place on Waties Island.
Notes: NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar Georgetown County 57 Coastal Carolina University Jul 17, 2008
Description: "Getting to Know Wetlands: Innovative Planning & Development Approaches for South Carolina's Wetland Resources". Full day workshop con- sisted of lectures and hands-on activities.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Workshops / Seminars
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Workshop/Seminar Horry County 13 Jul 28, 2008 to
Description: 1st 4H2O camp held in Pee Dee region. Youth learned about watersheds, water monitoring, aquatic life, and human impact in this 3 day-long day camp.
Notes:
4-H2O Pontoon Classroom
Ben Powell demonstrates using horizontal water sampler for campers
NI-WB CTP Workshop/Seminar Other 40 Jul 14, 2008 Description: Getting to Know Wetlands: Innovative Planning & Development Approaches for South Carolina's Wetland Resources. Workshop hosted in con- junction with ACE Basin NERR CTP in Ridgeland, SC to target southern coastal CTP audiences. Full day workshop consisted of lectures and hands-on activi- ties.
Notes: NI-WB PUB EDUC Workshop/Seminar Other 15 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Jun 11, 2008 to
Description: Teacher workshop focusing on ACE Basin & NIWB NERRS, SCDNR, and info on watersheds, estuaries, and WQ.
Notes: NI-WB PUB EDUC / Workshop/Seminar Georgetown County 20 Riverkeeper Jun 10, 2008 Description: Service over Self (SOS) and the Waccamaw Riverkeeper joined youth interested in learning more about our environment. Presentation at USC Marine Lab on the salt marsh habitat, flora and fauna and water quality.
Notes: Partnership with Service over Self to engage Georgetown youth in environmental stewardship.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Councils / Committees / Meetings
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 4 May 20, 2009 Description: SC DHEC OCRM meeting to discuss wetlands disturbances in Historic Ricefields property.
Notes: CCU / NI-WB PUB Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 15
Description: Joined regional Environmental Education collaboration called GREEN (Georgetown-Horry Regional Environmental Education Network) with quar- terly meetings to discuss future collaborations. Second meeting of the group was held 5-18-09.
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting City of North Myrtle Beach 5 May 12, 2009 Description: Meeting with board of directors for Sun Colony regarding water quality and stormwater pond management.
Notes: Riverkeeper Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 15 Coastal Carolina University May 7, 2009 Description: Participation at Horry County Planning Commission regarding the proposed Conservation Subdivision Ordinance.
Notes:
Committee discusses future of Horry County
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting Horry County 1 May 5, 2009 Description: Meeting with CWSEC subcommittee to develop areawide community recognition program for good stormwater protection practices.
Notes: Community recognition program and Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods Program under development. CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 6 Apr 30, 2009 Description: Meeting with board of directors of Myrtle Trace South to discuss stormwater pond management and water quality control.
Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Councils / Committees / Meetings
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting Horry County 21 Apr 25, 2009 Description: Meeting with national board of Wildlife Action, Inc. to discuss upcoming 4H2O day camps and development of Master Naturalist Program.
Notes: Riverkeeper Council/Committee/Meeting Horry County 75 Apr 19, 2009 Description: Annual meeting of members of Waccamaw Riverkeeper Program at Osprey Marina.
Notes: Riverkeeper Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 10 Mar 26, 2009
Description: Volunteer meeting to discuss Waccamaw Riverkeeper programs and activities.
Notes: CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting City of North Myrtle Beach 7 Mar 17, 2009 Description: Meeting with board of directors for Waterfall community to determine low impact strategies for managing algae in the stormwater retention pond.
Notes: NI-WB PUB EDUC Council/Committee/Meeting Other 15 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Mar 9, 2009 Description: ACE NERR Teacher workshop planning meeting for summer workshop for K-12 teachers in coastal SC counties. NIWB NERR public educa- tion provides water chemistry instruction and workshop focus is on watersheds.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Council/Committee/Meeting Other 15 Mar 4, 2009 Description: Keep Georgetown Beautiful Board of Directors monthly meeting; KGB hosts cleanups and educational events that promote stewardship of air, land & water.
Notes:
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 1 Feb 19, 2009 Description: Meeting with City of Conway stormwater manager to discuss restoration/rehabilitation of Mill Pond Creek through Conway Recreation Center.
Notes: CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting City of Surfside Beach 7 Feb 6, 2009 Description: Conducted a meeting about water quality and stormwater pond management with the board of directors for Palmetto Glen HOA in Surfside. Meeting included a tour of the ponds and recommendations for management. Notes:
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Councils / Committees / Meetings
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU / NI-WB PUB Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 20 Clemson University
Description: Attended first organizational meeting of Georgetown Regional Environmental Education Network (GREEN) initiated by USC Longleaf Environ- mental Education staff.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Council/Committee/Meeting Other 15 Jan 26, 2009 Description: ACE NERR Teacher workshop planning meeting for summer workshop for K-12 teachers in coastal SC counties. NIWB NERR public education provides water chemistry instruction and workshop focus is on watersheds.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 25 Jan 20, 2009 Description: Planning meeting for Georgetown Chamber of Commerce "George Goes Green' event. NIWB NERR Public Education provider representing CWSEC in "Kid's Zone' with stormwater education and giveaways.
CCU Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 20 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Coastal Training Dec 8, 2008 Program Description: SC Coastal Information Network member with participation in scheduled meetings (often by videoconferencing).
Notes: CCU Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 25 Dec 1, 2008 Description: Facilitate multi-organizational Crabtree Restoration Initiative bimonthly meetings to develop and carry out stream restoration projects for Crabtree Swamp.
Notes:
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting Other 14 Nov 12, 2008 Description: Asked to serve on National advisory board for Wildlife Action, Inc. Will serve on education council WLA.
Notes: CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 6 Oct 16, 2008 Description: Assisting Georgetown County Stormwater Advisory board develop plans to rehabilitate Morse Park rain garden.
Notes: NI-WB PUB EDUC / Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 12 Waccamaw Riverkeeper Riverkeeper Oct 8, 2008 Description: Reserve Golf Club Audubon Sanctuary certification advisory board meeting.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Councils / Committees / Meetings
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Council/Committee/Meeting Horry County 15 Aug 1, 2008 Description: Serve as technical adviser to Horry County Parks and Open Space Board at monthly meetings.
Notes:
CCU Council/Committee/Meeting Horry County 50 Aug 1, 2008 Description: Facilitate ad hoc committee on protection of streams and wetlands in Horry County with a focus low impact development principles.
Notes:
CCU Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 10 Aug 1, 2008 Description: Serve as technical adviser to Conway Water Quality and Drainage Commission and helped to develop and carry out committee initiatives.
Notes:
CCU Council/Committee/Meeting Horry County 15 Aug 1, 2008 Description: Serve as technical adviser to Horry County Stormwater Advisory Board at monthly meetings.
Notes:
NI-WB CTP Council/Committee/Meeting City of Surfside Beach 10 Jul 9, 2008 to
Description: Active participation in and technical assistance to Town of Surfside Beach and Town Stormwater Committee to provide information, training, and guidance related to better management of stormwater ponds and promote implementation of stormwater LID practices.
Notes: This activity began in July 2008 and is expected to be on-going at least into the next 6-month reporting period, but likely for much longer.
NI-WB CTP Council/Committee/Meeting City of Myrtle Beach 20 Coastal Carolina University Jul 1, 2008 to
Description: Serving on City of Myrtle Beach's Cultural and Natural Resources Committee as part of the 10-year comprehensive plan rewrite.
Notes: This activity began in July 2008 and will not be completed until the next 6-month reporting period.
NI-WB CTP Council/Committee/Meeting City of Myrtle Beach 20 Coastal Carolina University Jul 1, 2008 to
Description: Serving on City of Myrtle Beach's Land Use and Transportation Committee as part of the 10-year comprehensive plan rewrite.
Notes: This activity began in July 2008 and will not be completed until the next 6-month reporting period.
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Public Education and Outreach Activities Councils / Committees / Meetings
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting Other 216 Jul 1, 2008 to
Description: Fielded 123 pond or stormwater related calls. Such calls concern pond management, both aquaculture and stormwater catch- ments. Protocol established to provide guidance to pond owners/ managers about fish kills, water quantity/quality control, vegetation control, aeration, shore stabilization, etc. Many pond calls resulted in invitations to give presentations to community residents and HOAs.
Notes: Resulted in 30 onsite visits and invitations to present to 13 different communities. Total impact as a result of pond call program equals 771 direct contacts.
Residential pond with newly planted love grass buffer Riverkeeper Council/Committee/Meeting Georgetown County 12 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education Jun 10, 2008 Description: Field workshop at USC Marine Lab introducing youth to the importance of a clean and healthy marsh environment.
Notes: Brainstormed with the youth on building ROVs. Organized by Service Over Self, a Georgetown not for profit engaging youth in volunteer opportunities.
CLEMSON Council/Committee/Meeting Other 37 Mar 1, 2008 to
Description: Local natural resource agent assisted with onsite pond calls. Nature of assistance included recommendations for pollution prevention, weed man- agement, wildlife conservation, improving water quality, maintaining flood control, developing community ordinances, installing vegetated buffers, and prevent- ing erosion.
Notes: Continue to receive pond calls and schedule site visits for Waccamaw watershed and coastal communities CCU Council/Committee/Meeting City of Conway 15 Apr 17, 2007 to
Description: Serve on City of Conway Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
Notes:
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Public Involvement Activities Community Clean-ups
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Community Clean-up City of Conway 49 May 16, 2009 Description: Cosponsored 1st Annual SPRING GREENING with the Horry County Solid Waste Authority to improve awareness for the proper disposal of household hazardous waste. T-shirts and spray bottles with messages about protecting soil and water re- sources were given to participants along with other outreach materi- als from sponsors.
Notes: Collected several tons of paint, pesticides, solvents, flamma- bles, acids/bases, and other hazardous materials. Survey con- ducted to determine how participants learned of event, where they live, and what types of materials they were bringing.
Spring Greening Banner
Riverkeeper Community Clean-up Horry County 25 May 2, 2009 Description: Waccamaw River Cleanup in Longs.
Notes: Annual cleanup near Anderson Landing on the Waccamaw River; 500 lbs of trash removed.
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Public Involvement Activities Community Clean-ups
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Community Clean-up City of Conway 7 May 2, 2009 Description: Clean-up of roadside ditch along Dunn Shortcut Rd. within one half mile of bridge over Crabtree canal. Accumulated nearly 1/2 ton of trash and debris. Recyclables kept separate from other litter.
Notes:
Residents of Woodcreek and their “bounty”
MI 2007 Community Clean-up Murrells Inlet 450 Apr 26, 2009 Description: Annual Spring Tide Marsh Volunteer Clean-up.
Notes: Collected nearly 5 tons of litter and debris.
A little spring cleaning in Murrells Inlet
Riverkeeper Community Clean-up Georgetown County 20 Apr 25, 2009 Description: Sandy Island Cleanup.
Notes: Youth volunteers from Georgetown County's Service Over Self helped to clean up the public beaches on Sandy Island.
CCU Community Clean-up City of North Myrtle Beach 28 Apr 24, 2009 Description: Waties Island Spring '09 Beach Sweep. Over 25 volunteers participated in picking up two truckloads of trash and debris from this undeveloped 2 1/2 mile island.
Notes:
Volunteers sweep Waites Island
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Public Involvement Activities Community Clean-ups
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Community Clean-up Georgetown County 30 Apr 3, 2009 Description: Cleanup at Morgan Park in Georgetown with Keep Georgetown Beautiful and volunteers with Georgetown County Habitat for Humanity.
Notes:
Riverkeeper Community Clean-up City of Conway 60 Mar 28, 2009 Description: Waccamaw River Cleanup in Conway.
Notes: Largest ever crowd at this annual cleanup with impressive City participation; over 2 tons of trash removed.
Mayor of Conway, Alys Lawson (center), shows her support for the efforts of the Waccamaw Riverkeeper and community volunteers
NI-WB PUB EDUC Community Clean-up Georgetown County 25 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium Oct 3, 2008 Description: Sampit River Sweep with Keep Georgetown Beautiful volunteers.
Notes: Riverkeeper Community Clean-up City of Conway 50 Sep 20, 2008 Description: River Sweep in Conway, as part of Beach Sweep River Sweep activities.
Notes: In honor of a deceased volunteer.
NI-WB PUB EDUC Community Clean-up Georgetown County 4 Sep 19, 2008 Description: Hobcaw beach sweep-NERR staff led.
Notes:
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Public Involvement Activities Community Clean-ups
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
Riverkeeper Community Clean-up Horry County 25 Jul 19, 2008 Description: River Sweep at Reaves Ferry Landing, sponsored by the Gray Oaks Estate Property Owners.
Notes:
MI 2020 Community Clean-up Murrells Inlet 100 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: 5 Monofilament recycling receptacles installed at local marinas and boat landings to encourage fishermen to recycle used fishing line.
Notes:
MI 2020 Community Clean-up Murrells Inlet 1200 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: 8 Pet waste disposal stations established around Murrells Inlet.
Notes: On average, 100 waste bags used each month, which is how the total number of impacts for last year was determined to be 1200.
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Public Involvement Activities Demonstration / Installation
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Other Georgetown County 15 Apr 27, 2009 to
Description: Helped to coordinate and attended rain barrel making and painting at Georgetown High School. Developed press release for event in which Georgetown Times attended, and also invitation to Wal-Mart associates who also attended.
Notes: .
Georgetown High School students decorate rain barrels
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Public Involvement Activities Demonstration / Installation
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CLEMSON Demonstration/Installation City of Conway 12 May 6, 2009 Description: Rain Barrel construction demonstration given to area master gardeners as part of Advanced Master Gardeners Training.
Notes:
CLEMSON Demonstration/Installation City of Conway 65 Feb 23, 2009 to
Description: Began adaptive management plan to rmodify Conway High School's rain garden. Phase I salvage of living plants and phase II installation of more sand. Phase III revegetated by agriculture students.
CCU Demonstration/Installation City of Myrtle Beach 550 Jan 16, 2009 Description: Rain garden installation at Myrtle Beach Intermediate School. Both Horry County and City of Myrtle Beach Stormwater De- partments worked together to construct the garden. Over 500 4th and 5th grade students attended the check presentation ceremony. The event was widely covered by local television and newspapers including a segment about the rain garden installations on Horry County Schools TV 12.
Notes:
Over 500 students attended the rain garden installation.
CCU Demonstration/Installation Georgetown County 50 Clemson University Dec 3, 2008 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education Description: Rain garden installation at Georgetown High with $5,000 in funding from Georgetown Wal-Mart store. Wal-Mart check presentation to the school and planting of the garden included the media (newspaper and TV). Several classes of students participated in the installation, but the garden will promote participation from the entire school of over 1,000 students.
Notes: Georgetown Co. Stormwater constructed the site in addition to securing compost, mulch and sand at no cost.
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Public Involvement Activities Demonstration / Installation
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Demonstration/Installation City of Conway 12 Dec 1, 2008 to
Description: Facilitated application process for Clean Marina certification for City of Conway marina.
Notes: CLEMSON Demonstration/Installation City of Conway 300 Nov 20, 2008 Description: Coordinated rain garden installation at Conway High School.
Notes:
CHS science teacher, Steve Carlton, introduces students to CHS students volunteer to help plant the rain garden rain garden CCU Demonstration/Installation Horry County 40 Clemson University Oct 22, 2008 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Public Education
Description: Rain garden installation at Burgess Elementary with $8,000 in funding from local Wal-Mart stores. Wal-Mart check presentation to the school and planting of the garden included the media (newspaper and TV).
Notes: Horry Co. Stormwater constructed the rain garden as well as secured the sand and compost at no charge for the supplies and service. Twenty-five students and fifteen adults participated in the installation, but the ~550 students will be involved with the garden.
Left: Students get a helping hand from Wal-mart associate
Right: Burgess elementary students are happy spreading mulch
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Public Involvement Activities Demonstration / Installation
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU Demonstration/Installation City of Conway 50 Clemson University Oct 1, 2009 Description: Coordinate and implement stream restoration project at Crabtree Swamp. Worked with City of Conway and Horry County stormwater and re- lated staff on the restoration.
Notes: .
CWSEC members and volunteers busy planting Joe Dignam (City of Conway) augers holes for trees
CLEMSON Demonstration/Installation Georgetown County 13 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Coastal Training Aug 19, 2008 Program Description: Developers, contractors, and suppliers gave a tour of a large scale pervious paver installation at the Belle Isle community adjacent to Winyah Bay.
Notes: Event spawned article in Georgetown Times Newspaper about pervious paver stormwater management.
Site developer, contractors, and suppliers meet with stormwater educators at Belle Isle construction site
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Public Involvement Activities Volunteer Monitoring
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
CCU / Riverkeeper Volunteer Monitoring Georgetown County 100 Sep 24, 2008 Description: 3rd annual public data conference held at Waccamaw Higher Education Center in Litchfield Beach, including presentations by Riverkeeper, Waccamaw Watershed Academy, Horry Stormwater, USGS, and DHEC.
Notes: Our best public data conference yet with participation from other agencies.
CCU / Riverkeeper Volunteer Monitoring City of Conway 30 Jul 28, 2008 Description: Second annual appreciation luncheon for Water Quality Volunteers
Notes:
CCU / Riverkeeper Volunteer Monitoring Other 30 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: The Waccamaw River Volunteer Monitoring Project is a volunteer-based program. Volunteers trained in using environmental testing equipment sample ten sites along the whole length of the river in the state of South Carolina. Volunteers work as a part of one of the five teams that sample all the sites. Most of the coordination of the team activity is done by the team itself and team captain helps to keep all the members of the team in the loop. Volunteer Moni- toring Coordinator makes sure that all the quality assurance and quality control procedures are being followed according to the guidelines provided by United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).
Notes:
CCU Volunteer Monitoring Murrells Inlet 15 Jun 1, 2008 to
Description: Since June 2008, four teams of volunteers have been measuring water quality biweekly at eight sites in the Murrells Inlet watershed. The science plan for the MI monitoring program has the following goals: (1) Identify hot spots on land that are significant sources of polluted runoff to the Inlet and (2) Pro- vide baseline data that will document improvements in water quality as stormwater management activities are implemented.
Notes:
CLEMSON Volunteer Monitoring Other 5 Sep 9, 2006 to
Description: Southeast Regional Phytoplankton Monitoring Network. Five volunteers sample and identify phytoplankton from 4 sites weekly along the Grand Strand.
Notes: Project is ongoing.
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Other Activities
Location and Number of Lead Provider Activity Other Providers and Partners Date Delivered Participants
MI 2007 Other Murrells Inlet N/A Apr 1, 2009 Description: Bunnelle Grant for $10,000 for "Inlet Environmental Outreach" to include Ecology Inlet boat trip for 100 disadvantaged youth from nonprofit "Teach My People", educational coloring books for Inlet restaurants, refrigerator magnets for creekside rental homes to teach about litter and keeping the Inlet clean, coastal Enviroscape Model to use at various community events and festivals.
Notes: CCU / CLEMSON Other City of Conway N/A Waccamaw Riverkeeper Mar 2, 2009 Description: Technical support in writing $5.5 million grant to NOAA for Crabtree Swamp Habitat Restoration project. City of Conway is lead applicant with collaboration from Horry County and Clemson and Coastal Carolina Universities.
Notes:
CCU Other Other N/A Clemson University Feb 2, 2009 North Inlet-Winyah Bay Coastal Training Program
Description: SC Sea Grant Concept Letter accepted for Storm Drain Marking Program grant. Full proposal will be submitted by June 22, 2009.
Notes: CCU Other City of Conway N/A Jan 1, 2009 Description: Grant received from USFWS for Crabtree Restoration project - total of $35,000.
Notes: CCU Other Other 50 Oct 14, 2008 Description: Session moderator for SC Water Resources Conference.
Notes: Riverkeeper Other City of Conway 1 Clemson University Aug 29, 2008 Description: CEPSCI certification achieved.
Notes: CCU Other City of Conway N/A Aug 1, 2008 Description: Technical support/partner for NOAA Coastal & Estuarine Land Conservation Grant. Collaborating with City of Conway & Horry County for a land acquisition on the east bank of Waccamaw River.
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Summary of Activities
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH:
Total Activities: 162 Total Impressions: 259,146* Audiences Approached: General Public, K-12, Higher Education, Professionals, Property Managers, HOA Board Members, Municipal Officials & Staff, Tourists/Vacationers
Outreach Materials Distributed: Brochures 5,916
Activity Types: # activities # people involved
Posters/Exhibits/Billboards 20 134,265 WebPages 3 1,465 Television/Radio* 5* 51,600* Publications/Articles 7 66,339 Newsletters 3 391 Conferences 3 144 Lectures/Presentations 65 3,449 Workshops/Seminars 23 688 Councils/Committees/Meetings 33 754 * Data does not reflect full impacts of Public Service Announcements. Number of announce- ment spots aired and total impressions will not be assessed until end of announcement cycle in August 2009. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT:
Total Activities: 29 Total Impressions: 4,260 Activity Types: # events/projects # people involved
Community Clean-ups 14 2,073 Demonstrations/Installations 10 2,007 Volunteer Monitoring 5 180
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Total Activities: 5 Total Impressions: N/A
Activity Types: # activities impact
Grants/ Technical Assistance 5 $125,100 Summary of Activities FY 08-09 Annual Report 47 Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium
Conclusions for Year 4 (08-09)
Year four, fiscal year 2008-2009, was a year of expansion, specialization, and increased public in- volvement for the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium. Education providers expanded efforts to raise public awareness about stormwater pollution through the implementation of a three pronged mass media campaign and the launch of an additional web page dedicated to consortium activities. Programs were specialized for target audiences through tailored workshops and presentations, and we pro- vided technical assistance to professionals and decision makers. Public involvement activities grew through several new initiatives involving community volunteerism. Seeking to build upon successes from past years, education provid- ers maintained the diversity of activity types, meanwhile turning to a hearty mass media initiative to spread our message to more audiences. The consortium continued making its presence known with exhibits at fes- tivals and community events, with presentations to local groups, and through other proven activity types, meanwhile developing and implement- ing an ambitious mass media campaign. Although the full impact of the mass media campaign has not been assessed and will not be known until its completion in August 2009, a concerted effort to “get the word out” has been made using three media types where residents in our area get most of their public information. We also have expanded our “web presence” with an additional site and the use of new technologies such as social network- ing sites. While expanding outreach to general audiences through the mass media campaign, the Consortium educators also specialized by bringing the message to specific target audiences. Property managers again learned about stormwater facilities on their properties and how to manage them. Technical professionals learned about low impact developments such as Oak Terrace in North Charleston and the innovative stormwater practices implemented there. HOAs received valuable information about the purposes and maintenance schedules for ponds and other stormwater devices in their communities. Considering the success of these directed programs, the Consortium plans to continue these services into the future. The most headway was made in the realm of public participation and involvement activities. A new volunteer monitoring group formed in Murrells Inlet. Several new community clean-ups occurred, and the advancement of rain gardens into local schools demonstrated the practical impact that the Consortium is having in local communities. Never losing sight of the need to address federal and state requirements to address water quality issues in the Waccamaw and coastal watersheds, the Consortium remains dedicated to the objectives re- corded at its conception. Each member recognizes that, while obligated by regulations to improve the qual- ity of freshwater resources in our region of the state, the true motivation for making every effort to teach others about the incredible value of our water resources comes from knowing that the Consortium is mak- ing a difference.
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Appendix A - Mass Media
In year four, the Consortium amplified its mass media efforts by creating a unified message dispersed through three media types: television, radio, and billboards. Using the visual of a goldfish in a fish bowl and a voiceover with a general message about stormwater pollution, the series of public service announcements intends to raise awareness of the general public to the everyday activities that impair our water supplies. A 30 second announcement has been distributed to four local network sta- tions: WBTW, WFXB, and WPDE in November of 2008 and to WMBF in April of 2009. These stations have agreed to keep the announcement in rotation through August of 2009, at which point the stations will report on their viewership numbers. The video also has been posted to the consortium websites and to YouTube.com. The same narrative used in the television spot is being PSA Script: played by local radio stations. Nine stations have agreed to keep “There is a limited supply of clean the announcement in rotation through August of 2009. The follow freshwater, just like in this fishbowl. stations are participating in the initiative: When you leave motor oil on the 92.1 94.9 97.7 98.5 99.5 ground, rain washes it into storm drains and ditches, into our rivers and 101.7 103.1 105.9 107.1 lakes, and eventually into our drink‐ The impact of this initiative will be assessed at the conclusion of the announcement ing water supplies. The same thing cycle. happens when you over‐fertilize your Three billboards have been posted in high traffic locations in the Consortium lawn or improperly dispose of house‐ service area. The billboards are located in North Myrtle Beach on Hwy 17, in Con- hold chemicals. And, when you don’t pick‐up after your pet...well, you get way on Hwy 501, and in Georgetown on Hwy 17. All three have been on display the picture! since January and remain through the summer of 2009. At this time, the estimated impacts have been determined only for the bill- Remember, we all live downstream.” boards. Upon the conclusion of the PSA cycles on radio and television, the consor- tium will report assessment numbers according to each industry’s standards. As- sessment information also will be gathered through the phone surveys that are being conducted through the sum- mer of 2009. To view and listen to the announcement, visit:
www.cwsec-sc.org, www.clemson.edu/carolinaclear, or www.YouTube.com.
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Appendix B - Rain Gardens and Schools
One of the most remarkable programs of year four was the school rain garden initiative. As one of many efforts to reach students in area schools, this program has proven to be a very effective way not only to educate youth about water quality and stormwater pollution but also to involve them in the installa- tion and long term monitoring of a stormwater best management practices. Spearheaded by the Consortium’s coordinator, Karen Fuss, the installa- tions of rain gardens at local schools have become hallmarks of cooperation. Several agencies deserve credit for their contributions, not the least of which is local Wal-Mart stores who provided the funding to make each project happen through a grant program intended for community improvement projects. Other agencies such as Horry Stormwater, Georgetown Public Works, Myrtle Beach Public Works, and of course the school districts and schools worked with Consortium members to see these projects to fruition. Other con- tributors include the Horry County Solid Waste Authority and many private companies and in- dividuals from around the service area. Through the fiscal year 2008-2009 four rain gardens were installed at area schools in- cluding Burgess Elementary, Conway High School, Georgetown High School, and Myrtle Beach Intermediate. The combination of these four projects involved the participation of more than 900 students and faculty. While just over 900 participants were involved in the installa- tions and dedications of these projects, many more students are being impacted through on- going monitoring and education of the rain gar- den demonstration sites. The funding received from Wal-Mart stores totaled $26,100, which was used for purchasing plants and mulch and will be used for scientific equipment for monitoring the performance of each garden. Area media also have latched onto the idea of school rain gardens, as each has been covered by newspapers and television news. Even the school district broadcast reports about the rain gardens on their access channel. The students at Conway High school went so far as to document the installation as a field report for their closed circuit news broadcast in their school. The future is bright for the school rain garden program. Wal-Mart stores appreciate the program and have agreed to continue funding it. At pre- sent, another garden is being planned for North Myrtle Beach Primary and oth- ers are anticipated in the near future.
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Appendix C - Grants / Restoration Projects
A line item in the work plan for year four was to provide technical assistance with grant writing for local restoration projects and education initiatives. To satisfy this objective, education providers met with Consortium members to identify possible projects and began preparing proposals to implement the identified projects. Several projects were identified along the Waccamaw River including a land acqui- sition near Conway, a restoration of Crabtree Canal in Conway, and a volunteer monitoring program in the northern half of the Waccamaw River basin. A 600 acre parcel of lowlands along the eastern bank of the Waccamaw River in Conway has been proposed to be set aside for conservation in trust with the Nature Conservancy. To secure funding for this land ac- quisition Coastal Carolina University, the City of Conway, and Horry County have submit- ted a proposal to the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a total of $1.1 million. This proposal has been received by the granting agency and is still pending. To address water quantity and quality concerns in Crabtree Swamp, a workgroup called the Crabtree Restoration Initiative was formed to identify and design a restoration pro- ject. A 2,200 foot reach was slated for a restoration project involving earth work to increase the capacity of the canal, building a flood plain, and vegetating it. To secure funding for this project Consortium members submitted for and received $30,000 from the US Fish and Wild- life Service for plants and materials. As a follow-up and expansion of the project additional funding is being sought through NOAA to the tune of $5.2 million for additional work in the Crabtree Watershed. That proposal is still pending. Following the success of the volunteer monitoring program in the southern half of the Waccamaw River basin, a volunteer moni- toring effort is planned for the northern half. To assist with its creation, the Waccamaw Riverkeeper has submitted for nearly $40,000 from various entities in North Carolina to initiate the program. That proposal is still pending. The Riverkeeper also has received approximately $45,000 from various funding sources for ongoing educational and advocacy activities in the southern reach of the Waccamaw River Basin Secured: $30,000 USFWS Granting through the US Environmental Protection Agency’s 319 Program has $45,000 various sources been submitted for implementation of a TMDL project in Murrells Inlet. Consortium mem- bers are working with stormwater managers in Georgetown County to secure $335,000 for $26,100 Wal-Mart the project. That proposal is still pending. Elsewhere in the service area consortium members are working to secure monies $24,000 Clemson for stormwater education projects. The Consortium’s coordinator is awaiting a response from SC Sea Grant for a $70,000 proposal to implement a storm drain marking program to purchase materials to enable citizens to mark drop inlets and storm drains in their commu- Pending: $5,200,000 NOAA nities. The rain garden program has received $26,100 for local public schools. Carolina Clear agents secured $24,000 from Clemson internal sources for web-based outreach and an $40,000 various sources advanced BMP installation and training on the Belle W. Baruch facility in Georgetown. The Consortium has been involved heavily with seeking grant funding through the $1,100,00 NOAA past year. To date, $125,100 has been secured for local projects with the help of Consor- tium service providers. Another $6,745,000 have been requested and are pending, making $70,000 SC Sea Grant the grand total of grants for projects involving Consortium members to $6,870,100. $335,000 USEPA
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