ECOS EJ Workgroup welcomed South Carolina DHEC to discuss their efforts engaging with local communities.
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South Carolina Redoubles Efforts on Radon
January is National Radon Action Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control is offering free home radon test kits on its website and sharing information on…
South Carolina Awards ‘Champions of the Environment’ Grants to Schools
To support the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control has announced the award of Champion of the Environment awards to 11 schools.…
ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Agency Modernization — Leveraging Unmanned Aerial Systems to Improve Environmental Results
In recent years, states have established the use of drones within various environmental programs to boost emergency preparedness and response, water monitoring (harmful algal blooms, E. coli, Cyanobacteria, bathymetric, &…
New Mexico, Michigan, and South Carolina among Recipients of U.S. EPA EJ Grants
U.S. EPA has selected 28 organizations to receive $4.1 million in new environmental justice grants to support the nationwide effort on COVID-19 and community-based efforts to develop and implement solutions…
South Carolina Encourages Residents to Report Tire Litterbugs
South Carolina DHEC, SC Department of Natural Resources, and Palmetto Pride have announced a new statewide initiative to target illegal tire dumps. The campaign called See it, Report It, allows…
ECOS 2018 State Innovation Award Videos
In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
Don’t Waste Food SC
Don’t Waste Food SC (DWFSC) is a collaborative campaign that brings together public- and private-sector stakeholders dedicated to sharing knowledge, coordinating resources, and working together to reduce food waste in…
South Carolina’s River Coalition
Along a scenic river commonly used for recreation in Columbia, South Carolina, there are some major permitted discharge sources (six within the 10-mile stretch), as well as several nonpoint sources…
South Carolina’s Community Engagement
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is one of three combined public health and environmental departments in the country. DHEC’s Office of Environmental Affairs emphasizes the…