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Water Resources Conference

History and Planning Committee

History

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

2025 will be the 9th 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.

2025 Conference Planning Committee

Chair:

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

Coordinator:

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