About Us

 

What is Carolina Clear?

 

Carolina Clear is a comprehensive approach developed by Clemson University Extension to inform and educate communities about water quality, water quantity and the cumulative effects of stormwater. Carolina Clear addresses the special significance of South Carolina’s water resources and the role they play in the state’s economy, environmental health, and overall quality of life.

 

Carolina Clear is designed to assist two primary groups:

 

  1. MS4s, counties, and cities impacted by a new EPA mandate to manage water pollution.

  2. Communities, groups, industries, and individuals committed to preserving our resources for future generations.
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SC DHEC has carefully reviewed the scope and plan for Carolina Clear, and provided an unequivocal endorsement:

 

"Carolina Clear is an excellent program (for educating about stormwater) and DHEC endorses the [program] and encourages it to be used by local government in administering their local NPDES MS4 program."


Marion Saddler, SC DHEC
February 2002

 

The Goal


The goal of Carolina Clear is to educate people about the impacts of stormwater. The program will address a broad range of water quality issues including the impact of stormwater on natural resources. What is Stormwater?

 

The Objectives
• Conduct educational programs with components designed for youth development, horticulture, agriculture, and community and economic development. This effort will be delivered through various means including seminars, workshops, publications, Internet, self-study and certificate/license training. How Carolina Clear Will Help

 

• Raise community awareness using a mass media approach. Radio and television public service announcements, newspaper articles, stories and advertisements, billboards, and publications are among the outlets considered for use in this effort.