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Board hears water-quality monitoring collaboration, project updates and staffing plans; Arthur Horn grant likely lost
Summary
Beaufort County staff and partners reported new citizen water-quality monitoring, multiple drainage and retrofit projects under way, a likely loss of an expected NRCS grant for the Arthur Horn project, and staffing and contracting changes.
Beaufort County stormwater staff and partners reported a series of monitoring and capital projects at the Stormwater Utility Board meeting on April 16, 2025, and outlined near-term staffing and contracting plans.
Dr. Peddi (water lab lead) said the county began a collaboration with the Port Royal Sound Foundation to expand citizen water-quality monitoring, starting with approximately 15 sites and twice-monthly field sampling. Peddi said samples are analyzed at the county lab and that the program will expand geographic and temporal coverage beyond state sampling; Peddi described a public-facing database in development that will combine state and local data.
Ellen (Storm Partners / Clemson Extension representative) reported the Storm Partners consortium compiled a report showing more than…
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