Promoting and protecting South Carolina's environmental resources requires consistent community involvement and ongoing communication among all of our stakeholders. 

We use collaborative, problem-solving strategies and partnerships to ensure citizens and communities are involved in our decision-making processes. We emphasize the importance of developing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders.  

We use and encourage a combination of approaches to provide meaningful opportunities for engagement including:

• outreach and education,
• public notices and public comments,
• availability sessions,
• meetings and hearings,
• listening sessions, and
• advisory committees.