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COMMUNICATE, EDUCATE, DISSEMINATE

2024 Conference - Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Date: October 16-17th, 2024
Address:
1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

The biennial conference, held in even years, is hosted by Clemson University Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) and organized by PSA's South Carolina Water Resources Center, in conjunction with a statewide committee of water resources professionals.

  • Our Mission

    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

    The South Carolina Water Resources Conference (SCWRC) provides 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. Each of the seven occurrences of the conference brought together over 300 registered attendees, featured over 120 presenters and hosted popular plenary speakers.

  • Registration Info

    Two Options for Registration:

    1. Register ONLINE with credit card at the Clemson University Marketplace
    2. Fill out our registration form and mail with check

    Registration Fees:

    The registration fee includes lunch and the Wednesday evening reception.

    • Full Conference Registration: $250 (before 9/16/24) / $275 (after 9/15/24)
    • 1 Day Registration (Choose Wednesday or Thursday): $175 (9/16/24) / $195 (after 9/15/24)
    • STUDENTS / LEGISLATIVE ATTENDEES: There is a flat registration fee of $100 for students (full-time students only please) and legislative attendees, for either one or both days.

    PLEASE NOTE: All oral and poster presenters are required to register and pay the registration fee.

    Conference Cancellation Policy:

    No refunds will be given after October 12, 2024; attendee substitutions will be permitted with advance notification via email to mdriver@clemson.edu.

    Refunds subject to 20% administrative fee. No-shows liable for all fees.

  • Lodging Info

    We have secured a small block at the hotels below for the 2024 SC Water Resources Conference in Columbia, SC October 15-18, 2024. Rooms are limited at each property, are based on availability, and will go fast so we suggest you make your selection and reservations as soon as possible.

    Hilton Columbia Center

    Address: 924 Senate St., Columbia SC 29201
    Rate: $179.00
    Reservations deadline: October 1, 2024, 5PM EST
    Across the street to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

    Book Online

    Hampton Inn Downtown Columbia Historic District

    Address: 822 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201
    Rate: $159.00
    Reservations deadline: October 1, 2024, 5PM EST
    Next door to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

    Book Online

    Aloft Columbia Downtown

    Address: 823 Lady St., Columbia, SC 29201
    Rate: $115.00
    Reservations deadline: September 30, 2024, 5PM EST
    2 ½ block to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

    Book Online

    Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown/Vista

    Address: 1000 Lady St., Columbia, SC 29201
    Rate: $115.00
    Reservations deadline: October 8, 2024, 5PM EST
    3 blocks to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

    Book Online

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2024 Poster Presentations

Contributors

Exhibitors

South Carolina Water Resources Center
South Carolina Water Resources Center | 509 Westinghouse Rd, Pendleton, SC 29670