Stormwater ponds in coastal South Carolina : 2018 state of knowledge report executive summary

Abstract

This is a scientific state-of-knowledge report on ponds in coastal South Carolina. This effort consists of an inventory of existing ponds, a comprehensive literature review, gap analysis, and recommendations for outreach. The topics covered in the report include: Inventory and classification of stormwater ponds, as of 2013, in the coastal counties ; Transport of stormwater over surfaces and the function of ponds to retain runoff ; Nature of pollutants in stormwater and the storage ability of ponds ; Ecological function of stormwater ponds within the coastal landscape ; Policy and regulatory lens of coastal stormwater management ; Economic assessment of stormwater management ; Development of a communications strategy towards improved stormwater pond awareness and maintenance.