The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium: Overview, Issues, and … · 2013-11-13 · South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium “Coastal Science Serving South Carolina” M. Richard DeVoe Executive

South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium

“Coastal Science Serving South Carolina”

M. Richard DeVoe Executive Director

National Council of Space Grant Directors

Fall Meeting October 17, 2013

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium:

Overview, Issues, and Opportunities for Collaboration



The South Carolina “Scene”



The South Carolina Coast - Natural Setting

2,876 miles of tidal shoreline

500,000 acres of tidal bottoms

504,400 acres of tidal wetlands

4.5M acres freshwater

wetlands (SC)

165 linear miles of beaches

40 barrier and sea islands

Five major estuarine systems

68.2 sq. mi. of estuaries

10,000 sq. mi. continental shelf



The South Carolina Coast - Profile

8 coastal counties

1.3 million residents

20 million tourists annually

65% of state’s 4,500,000

acres of wetlands

20% of the total salt marsh

area on the entire east coast

$40 billion economic output

(22% of SC total)

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The South Carolina Coast - Growth

28% of SC population resides

in the 8 coastal counties

21% population increase in 8

coastal counties (state’s

overall growth = 13%)

By 2025, SC’s coastal

population will increase by

700,000 to 2,000,000

Property value in SC’s coastal

counties = ~$191.9B

40% of SC population

depends on groundwater

Population Trends - South Carolina Coast

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The South Carolina Coast - Economy

8 coastal counties account for

>60% of state income

Port of Charleston – ranked top 10

for value of int’l shipments (>$50B)

Port facilitates 300,000 jobs with

annual economic impact of $45B

Commercial fishing – ~$33 million

Recreational fishing – $300 million

Coastal tourism – $15 billion

Value of traditional uses



The Changing Face of Coastal South Carolina

Population Growth and Land Use Change War of “northern desertion”

Where do we put everyone?

Environmental Quality The “golden goose”

What you cannot see…

Weather and Climate Living on the “edge”

Sooner or later…

Coastal Ocean Uses What is going on offshore?

Where do we put it?



South Carolina Coastal Population Trends

Population Trends - South Carolina Coast

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and now Boeing is in Charleston…



Environmental Quality Stormwater Retention Ponds

~14,000 in coastal S.C.

Preferred development method for containing stormwater runoff

Known as phytoplankton “incubators” (including HABs)

Kept full – but not functional

Questions

How many more?

Functional lifespan?

Management?

Maintenance?

Dredging?

Renovation/restoration?

Monitoring requirements?



Environmental Quality Stormwater Management

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)

Minimum control measures

Public education and outreach

Public participation and involvement

Illicit discharge detection and elimination

Construction site runoff control

Post-construction runoff control

Pollution prevention and good housekeeping

Questions

How will small communities meet this challenge?

Who will assist?



Weather and Climate



Threats from Coastal Natural Hazards

Our coastline is at risk from coastal natural hazards—

the winds, waves and floods generated by

hurricanes and other major storms,

the physical impacts caused by earthquakes

and tsunamis

the threats to coastal development due to

short- and long-term shoreline change



Uh Oh!!

Uh Oh!!



Our next frontier – SC’s Coastal Ocean

Fisheries

Commercial

Recreational

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Energy

Oil and gas

Alternative sources (e.g., wind)

Sand and Gravel

Renourishment

Aquaculture

Net pens

SAB = South Atlantic Bight



Managing SC’s Coastal Ocean Resources

Resource Issues – Identify critical fisheries habitat, including documentation of hard

bottom areas and other important habitats

Locate sources of high quality sand resources for beach nourishment projects

Prepare for renewed interest in exploring for offshore energy sources, including natural gas

Information and Policy Needs – A comprehensive mapping and research program to document

these important state resources offshore.

The development of a SC Ocean Research and Management Plan

Development Issues – All offshore uses will require an onshore base of operations

Will impact coastal communities and governments



So…who are we?



S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

Free-standing State Agency

Created 1978, Act No. 643

Began operation 1980

Certified by U.S. DOC

Functions

Scientific research

Extension and Outreach

Education

Communications

“Facilitation”



National Sea Grant College Program



Consortium Member Institutions

USC Beaufort



and…what do we do?



Consortium Mission

Generate and provide science-based information to

enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal

and marine resources that fosters a sustainable

economy and environment.



S.C. Sea Grant Consortium - Functions

Serve as a Broker and Catalyst

Information to inform decision-making

Funding to support stakeholder-driven needs

Work in Partnership with Others Work with stakeholders and constituencies

Leverage scarce resources towards common goals

Contribute expertise and knowledge

Support Research, Extension, Education, and Communications

Secures funding to support user-driven research at the universities

Employs an outreach team to identify info needs and deliver science-

based information



Consortium programs…

Support coastal and water-dependent economic

opportunities (business and jobs)

Ensure wise use and development of the state’s marine and coastal natural resources, and

Improve the social well-being of those who live, visit and depend upon South Carolina’s coastal and ocean resources.



The Coastal and Ocean Landscape

Sustainable Coastal Development and Economy

Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Hazard Resilience in Coastal Communities

Scientific Literacy and Workforce Development

Consortium Program Areas



and…who do we serve?



Selected Stakeholder Groups Businesses/Business Organizations

National MarketMaker (University of Illinois)

Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)

Abundant Seafood

Ashbritt, Inc. – Community Relations

BP Cooper River Plant – Site/Security

Carolina Waste Management

Coastal Expeditions

Discover Upcountry Carolina Association

East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

Gault Seafood

Island Fresh Seafood

Local Oysters

Lowcountry Cruises

Sea Eagle Market

South Carolina Aquaculture Association

South Carolina Marine Association

South Carolina Seafood Alliance

South Carolina Shellfish Growers Association

South Carolina Shrimpers Association

South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association

Southern Shrimp Alliance

The Duke Energy Foundation – Carolinas Beach and River Sweep Coordinator

Walmart Market #34 – District Manager



Selected Stakeholder Groups Governments/Govt. Organizations

South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Governors’ South Atlantic Alliance

Ashley-Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium

Beaufort County – Planning Department

Beaufort County Public Works – Public Works

Beaufort County Open Land Trust

Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling

Beaufort County Soil & Water Conservation District

Charleston County Parks and Recreation – Environmental Education

Charleston Water System

City of Charleston – Public Service

City of Myrtle Beach – Public Works

City of Myrtle Beach – Planning

City of North Myrtle Beach – Public Works

Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium

Horry County – Stormwater Management

Isle of Palms – Water Quality Committee

Jasper County

Kiawah Island Community Association

Mt. Pleasant Waterworks

Town of Hilton Head

Town of McClellanville

Town of Surfside Beach



Selected Stakeholder Groups Educational/Natural Resource NGOs

Gullah/Geechee National Heritage Corridor

Southeastern Estuarine and Research Society

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA)

Southeast Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE-SE)

The Nature Conservancy – Southeast Marine Conservation

Charleston County School District

Charleston Waterkeeper

Coastal Discovery Museum

Georgia Marine Education Association

Kitchen Table Climate Study Group of McClellanville (S.C.)

Roper Mountain Science Center

SEWEE Association

Slocum-Lunz Foundation

South Carolina Aquarium, President/CEO office

South Carolina Aquarium, Sustainable Seafood Initiative

South Carolina Coastal Conservation League

South Carolina Nature-based Tourism Association

South Carolina State Museum

South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae

The Lowcountry Institute (Spring Island, S.C.)

Winyah Rivers Foundation



so…what’s our value?





The “go-to” agency for coastal and ocean information and assistance because it…

Conducts research and education outreach activities are focused

on issues impacting coastal communities and the state as a

whole.

Can respond quickly, efficiently, and knowledgably in a research-

based, non-advocacy fashion.

Is “bottom-up;” driven by its constituents and is fully and actively

engaged with regional, state and local public and private sector

institutions and organizations.

Is not charged with specific regulatory or resource management

responsibilities.



Opportunities for Collaboration Population Growth and Land Use Change

View from above – the changing landscape

E.g., Documenting changes in land use cover

Environmental Quality Detection of changes in the earth’s coastal and ocean

systems

E.g., HABs

Weather and Climate A no-brainer

E.g., Use of satellite imagery to track hurricanes ad coastal storms

Coastal Ocean Uses Creating a visual landscape of the coastal ocean

E.g., Tracking surface uses/users of the ocean



Kathryn D. Sullivan

Earth and Marine Science Fellowship

This graduate award honors Dr. Kathryn Sullivan

NASA Mission Specialist, a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions, Chief

Scientist at NOAA, and a geologist and oceanographer.

Goal of the Program

Increase the number of highly trained earth and marine scientists and

enable graduate students to conduct NASA- (and NOAA-) related

Earth/marine science research.

Fellowship Awards

Funding is provided through a joint collaboration between the S.C. Space

Grant Consortium and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

Administered through the scholar's institution.

A maximum of $10,000 is awarded, with each sponsoring institution

supporting half of the award.



Rick DeVoe

Executive Director

SC Sea Grant Consortium

[email protected]

843-953-2078



M. Richard DeVoe Executive Director

National Council of Space Grant Directors

Fall Meeting October 17, 2013

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium:

Overview, Issues, and Opportunities for Collaboration

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