History and Planning Committee

In spring 2007, Clemson University first announced that it would establish a biennial conference on water resources in South Carolina to be held in even-numbered years, with the first slated for October 2008. The goals of the South Carolina Water Resources Conference (SCWRC) are to:

• Communicate new research methods and scientific knowledge
• Educate scientists, engineers, and water professionals
• Disseminate useful information to policy makers, water managers, industry stakeholders, citizen groups, and the general public

2024 will be the 8th occurrence of the SCWRC. The conference is hosted by Clemson University Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) and coordinated by the South Carolina Water Resources Center in conjunction with a statewide committee of water resources professionals. The purpose is to provide an integrated forum for discussion of water policies, research projects and water management in order to prepare for and meet the growing challenge of providing water resources to sustain and grow South Carolina’s economy, while preserving our natural resources. The conference brings together statewide academic, private and public sectors. The past five occurrences each brought together over 300 participants from a variety of sectors concerned with water issues including colleges and universities; municipal water authorities and entities; environmental engineering, consulting and law firms; state and federal agencies; nonprofit organizations; economic development associations; utility companies and land trusts.

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2024 Conference Planning Committee

Chair:
Jeffery S. Allen, Clemson University South Carolina Water Resources Center

Coordinator:
Meredith Driver, Clemson University South Carolina Water Resources Center

Clemson University Agricultural Sciences, Deb Sahoo
Clemson University Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences, David Ladner
Clemson University Plant and Environmental Sciences, Sarah White
Clemson University Political Science, Lori Dickes, Rob Carey
Clemson University South Carolina Water Resources Center, Thomas Walker
College of Charleston, Timothy Callahan
The Nature Conservancy, South Carolina Chapter, Eric Krueger
SC DES, Lindsey Lachenmyer, Brooke Czwartacki, & Scott Harder
SC Sea Grant Consortium, Brooke Saari, Matt Gorstein
University of South Carolina, School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, Alicia Wilson
US Geological Survey, Jimmy Clark