Coastal Training Program
Below are links to various resources on topics of concern to Coastal Training Program audiences. Presentations from past training events on these topics are also available at the Upcoming and Past Events page.
Coastal Management
Communicating Science
Dune Restoration
Green Solutions/Sustainable Building
Microsoft Tips
Pervious Concrete
Regulations
Stormwater
Terrapins
Water Conservation
Wetlands
- Coastal Climate Adaptation - This website provides access to basic climate science resources, guidebooks, local and state plans, case studies, example strategies, tools, and risk and vulnerability assessments
- Meeting Notes on Using Habitat Mapping in Coastal Management (Adobe PDF file)
- NOAA Coastal Services Center - Habitat Priority Planner: A New Planning Tool for Coastal Communities
- NOAA Coastal Services Center - CanVis: A Tool for Visualization
Communicating Science
- Integration & Application Network (IAN) Resources - under the 'Resources' tab on this site IAN provides links to archived course presentations
- Science Communication Resources - put together by IAN this page includes information on discussion forums, cases studies, tutorials and software information
- Science Communication Textbook - Textbook orders must be done through the publisher. This site allows you to order online.
- IAN Science Communication Discussion Forum
- IAN Image Library
Dune Restoration
- Beach Vitex Task Force
- The Dune Book – North Carolina Sea Grant (Adobe PDF file - file size 11M)
- Beach Dynamics – Dr. Michael Katuna (Adobe PDF file)
- Sand Fence Guide from Dune Restoration and Maintenance – USDA Soil Conservation Service (Adobe PDF file)
- The Dune Book – North Carolina Sea Grant (Adobe PDF file - file size 11M)
- Planting Guides from Measures for Stabilizing Coastal Dunes – USDA Soil Conservation Service
- Bitter panicum (Adobe PDF file)
- Panicum amarum (Adobe PDF file)
- Sea Oats (Adobe PDF file)
- Spartina patens (Adobe PDF file)
- SCDHEC-OCRM General Permit Application (Adobe PDF file)
- SC Nursery and Landscape Association
- National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Plant Coordinators
- Beach Vitex Task Force
Green Solutions/ Sustainable Building
- Clemson's Rain Garden Manual (Adobe PDF file)
- Clemson's Rain Garden Installation Trifold (Adobe PDF file)
- North Carolina's Website on Rain Garden Installation (Adobe PDF file)
- Green Building Web Resources (Adobe PDF file)
- Green Companies Contact List (Adobe PDF file)
- Green Building Costs and Financial Benefits (Adobe PDF file)
- Examining the Cost of Green (Adobe PDF file)
- Green Building Web Resources (Adobe PDF file)
- Green Companies Contact List (Adobe PDF file)
- Earth Craft house builders in coastal South Carolina (Adobe PDF file)
- Introduction to Green Building Council and LEED (Microsoft Powerpoint file - file size 2M)
Microsoft Tips
- Notes on:
- Formatting (Adobe PDF file)
- Printing (Adobe PDF file)
- Shortcut Keys (Adobe PDF file)
- Editing (Adobe PDF file)
- Formulas (Adobe PDF file)
- Personalizing (Adobe PDF file)
- Examples on:
Pervious Concrete
- Resources for Model Stormwater Ordinances (Adobe PDF file)
- Pervious Concrete Information Flyer (Adobe PDF file)
- Pervious Concrete Information Detail (Adobe PDF file)
- Pervious Concrete Tools (Adobe PDF file)
Regulations
- Federal Regulation Process - Richard Darden, US ACE (Adobe PDF file)
- State Regulation Process - Rheta Gettings, DHEC-OCRM (Adobe PDF file)
- US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program
- US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Procedure Descriptions
Stormwater
- Maintenance of Low Impact Development (LID) Stormwater Practices
- Assessment of Stormwater Management in Coastal South Carolina: A Focus on Stormwater Ponds and Low Impact Development (LID) Practices (Adobe PDF file)
- State of the Knowledge: Stormwater Ponds in the Coastal Zone - Sadie Drescher(Adobe PDF file)
- Implementation of Low Impact Development Practices along the South Carolina Coast - Lisa Vandiver(Adobe PDF file)
- Low Impact Development Demonstration DVD - contact for copy
- International Stormwater BMP database
- Southeast Watershed Forum's Watershed Assistance Network
- SC Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO)
- Center for Watershed Protection
- Technical Memo on Pollutant Removal for various LID BMPs (Adobe PDF file)
- BMP Planning Spreadsheet and Guidelines (Adobe PDF file)
- NC State University Stormwater Team for Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center
- EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Terrapins
- Notes from "2008 Southeast Regional Diamondback Terrapin Workshop" State Break-out Sessions
- South Carolina (Adobe PDF file)
- North Carolina (Adobe PDF file)
- Georgia (Adobe PDF file)
- Carolina Herp Atlas The Carolina Herp Atlas is an online database that maps the distributions of amphibians and reptiles in the Carolinas. You can assist with terrapin conservation efforts by reporting when and where you see terrapins.
- Diamondback Terrapin Working Group
- Website http://www.dtwg.org/index.html
- To join the listserve, send e-mail to coastbio@dnr.sc.gov
Water Conservation
- Water Conservation Tips (Adobe PDF file)
- Water Usage Information (Adobe PDF file)
- Recycling Drop Off Sites (Adobe PDF file)
- South Carolina Native Plant Society
The South Carolina Native Plant Society is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of native plant communities in South Carolina. This website provides a plethora of plant species links and PDF documents of useful information regarding native gardening.
- National Wildlife Federation
The NWF provides information via this website on the steps needed to develop wildlife habitat in your back yard. These steps include creating food and water sources as well as shelter for wildlife on your property. A certification process is available if interested.
- Clemson Extension Home and Garden Information Center
Through the Clemson Extension, information is provided to residents of South Carolina via a toll free number with interactive voice response system. Hundreds of information options are available regarding the home and garden; therefore, it is recommended to check the website before hand which provides an extension line directory. 1-888-656-9988
- South Carolina Energy Office
The South Carolina Energy Office provides a broad range of resources designed to help citizens, businesses and public entities. The site provides information on transportation, residential, schools, commerce & industry, renewable energy and public institutions. They also provide information on companies that install renewable engery in the Lowcountry.
- Oyster Shell Recycling
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources provides locations to recycle your oyster shells. This site gives information on the program and the locations of drop-off points.
Wetlands
- National Wetlands Inventory
- USDA - NRCS Soils Information
- USGS - Topographic Maps
- Center for Watershed Protection – Wetland and Watershed resources
- Article 2: Using Local Watershed Plans to Protect Wetlands
- Article 3: Adapting Watershed Tools to Protect Wetlands
- Article 4: A Local Ordinance to Protect Wetland Functions
- Article 5: The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands
- Article 6: The Importance of Protecting Vulnerable Streams and Wetlands at the Local Level
- Slideshows on Articles 1, 2, and 3
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Wetlands
- Information on definitions, types, function and trends of wetlands
- Information on how wetlands are protected including monitoring and assessment, mitigation, restoration, watershed planning, 404 permitting, water quality standards and financial assistance
- Information in the news regarding wetlands
- EPA - Rapid Assessment Methods
- Review of Rapid Assessment Methods Assessing Wetland Condition
- EPA - Protecting Natural Wetlands
- Protecting Natural Wetlands – A Guide to Stormwater Best Management Practices
- US Army Corps of Engineers - Wetland Assessment
- The Process of Selecting a Wetland Assessment Procedure: Steps and Considerations
- The Process of Selecting a Wetland Assessment Procedure: Steps and Considerations
- NOAA Office of Habitat Protection
- Introduction and Users Guide to Wetland Restorations, Creation and Enhancement
- US Fish and Wildlife Service - Wetlands
- Wetlands Digital Data and Maping
- Status and Trends of Wetlands: 1998-2004
- South Carolina Process Flowchart (Adobe PDF file)
- South Carolina Process Checklist (Adobe PDF file)
- Wetland Process Definitions and Acronyms List (Adobe PDF file)
- South Carolina Wetlands Contact List (Adobe PDF file)
Some of the files listed above are in the Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. Adobe® Reader® is required to open the files and is available as a free download from the Adobe® Web site. Most file sizes are less than 1M unless noted.
For additional questions, email DNRCTP@dnr.sc.gov
