Completed Programs

Overview
The SCGS worked with the NPS Geologic Resource Inventory (GRI) to produce geologic maps for parks in South Carolina. We facilitated the creation of geologic maps of Congaree National Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter National Monument, and Cowpens National Battlefield (which consists of the Chesnee and Cowpens quadrangles in Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties).

Funding Sources: NPS and State of SC
Project Contact: Scott Howard

Overview
The primary goal of the Broad River Project was to generate new and useful sediment related data and assess how sediment associated issues impact aquatic resources and habitat in the Broad River Basin, South Carolina. The South Carolina Geological Survey and the Freshwater Fisheries divisions within the DNR teamed up to develop information and technology that led to (1) improvement of physical aquatic habitat and diversity of associated aquatic biota, (2) identification of sediment sources and possible methods to reduce influx of excess sediment in select areas, and (3) development of policy guidelines for sediment management where was feasible. Excess sediment in the Broad River watershed is a long-standing watershed quality problem and the health of the aquatic ecosystem is directly dependent on sediment movement through the watershed. There is little to no sediment data available in the basin and this project presented an opportunity to learn more about one of the largest watersheds in the state. During the course of this project, near-field sediment transport dynamics in relation to sand-mining operations were assessed when possible.

Funding Sources: Broad River Mitigation Trust Fund
Project Contact: Kerry Castle

Overview
Our study evaluated the feasibility of CO2 storage in the Jurassic/Triassic (J/TR) saline formations of the buried SGR and provided all data and analyses associated with this determination to the NatCarb database. The possibility of storing CO2 deep underground in South Carolina holds promising opportunities for economic develop and enhancement of a green economy in the state.

Funding Sources: The Department of Energy
Project Contact: Scott Howard