Coastal Training Program
The goal of the Coastal Training Program is to provide current science and skill-building opportunities for decision-makers in coastal communities. The CTP increases audience understanding of the environmental, social, economic, and policy consequences of human activities, and facilitates coordination among stakeholders to support evidence-based policies and actions. Programs are tailored to relevant priority issues for South Carolina’s northeast coast. CTP hosts trainings, workshops, seminars, field demonstrations, and individualized technical assistance for coastal decision-makers.
Services
Providing tools, skills, information, and partnerships for science-based decision making
- Trainings
- Workshops
- Technical Assistance (meeting facilitation, advisory committees, training design, grant-writing)
Audience
- Municipal and local government staff
- State and Federal Agencies
- Elected and Appointed Officials
- Developers, Contractors, Engineers
Priority Issues
- Water quality and coastal ecosystems
- Severe weather events and changing climate
- Maintaining biodiversity
Low Impact Development
A Planning and Design Guide for Coastal South Carolina
- Low Impact Development Manual
- Compliance Calculator
Resources
Tools and Data for Coastal Decision Makers
- Recent Training Materials
- Virtual Meeting Facilitation