The Ashley Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium is a partnership between communities (MS4s), universities, agencies and non-profits working together to implement a regional, watershed-scale stormwater runoff education strategy in the Charleston urbanized area. The effort was spearheaded in the Charleston region by Clemson University’s Carolina Clear Program and is modeled after the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium. 

The ACSEC website is a hub to learn more about what we do, why protecting water resources is so important, when and where events are being held, and how to get involved in your community. Please contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to schedule an event or program for your group or organization. We are here to help everyone learn how to “Get on your good foot” and reduce your water pollution footprint!

The City of Goose Creek joins the ACSEC! (Link to Press Release - May 2012)

Pictured L to R: Steve Price, City of Goose Creek Director of Public Works; Katie Giacalone, Carolina Clear Coordinator; Mayor Michael Heitzler; David Joyner, Carolina Clear Natural Resource Agent; Kim Counts, Carolina Clear Natural Resource Agent.

Announcements:

ACSEC Stormwater Outreach Strategic Plan for 2012-2017

The final document is now available. Download ACSEC Stormwater Outreach Strategic Plan for 2012 - 2017 (pdf, 5.2MB).  

-  Select this link to view the 2012 Action Plan in Section 6.2 of the Strategic Plan.

4-H2O Summer Camps

Exploring the Cooper: June 18-22 - (link to web site)
Exploring the Ashley & Edisto: July 9-13 - (link to web site)

4-H2O is a youth education program that has been held annually across the state for more than 12 years.  It is a water-based science camp that runs in more than 15 counties across South Carolina, allowing students an opportunity to learn and experience this state’s water resources first-hand. The program provides children and adults with knowledge about their local water resources and teaches them the field, analytical and critical thinking skills they need to intelligently participate in making decisions that affect the quality of these aquatic systems. Most of all, the youth will have a FUN and enriching experience on South Carolina's scenic waterways!

“Did you know…” Charleston County recycles yard wastes and produces about 23,000 tons of compost per year! You can buy compost from the Bees Ferry landfill for $10/ton. Compost is a great addition to your soil, and helps water quality by improving nutrient availability and moisture capacity - limiting the need for fertilizers and irrigation.

Community News:

• City of Charleston, Keep Charleston Beautiful "Pick Up After Your Pet" Program: For more information about this program or to sponsor a dog bag dispenser and/or to purchase a sign please contact the city office at 579-7501.

• Charleston County Recycling can help you compost at home in a way that is easy and very clean! The Solar Cone Composter is a very easy and clean way to compost. Charleston County Recycling has some composters in stock and is selling them for a discounted price of $89.23 each. Visit www.solarcone.net to find out more, or call Charleston County Recycling at (843) 720-7111. Start composting today!