COLUMBIA, S.C. – The WaterSC Water Resources Working Group will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, S.C.

A copy of the agenda, a list of WaterSC participants, and background information are available at des.sc.gov/WaterSC.

On Sept. 24, 2024, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2024-22, establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC), with the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) serving as the lead agency of the initiative. WaterSC will work across state agencies and with key stakeholders to formulate Executive Order 2024-22 deliverables, including the development of a state water plan that balances South Carolina's economic and environmental interests to ensure the long-term protection of the state’s water resources as demand increases from record-breaking economic development and population growth.   

The meeting will be livestreamed by SCETV on scetv.org, and SCETV will offer a multbox for media outlets' use.

Learn more at des.sc.gov/WaterSC.

WHO: Gov. McMaster, WaterSC Water Resources Working Group

WHAT: Inaugural Meeting of WaterSC

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

WHERE: Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, S.C.