Shem Creek - A seafood-lover's paradise!

The SPA’s water management
skills will help the
environment considerably.
Credit: Pledge for Growth

The SPA’s Pledge for Growth program is finally moving forward with the goal of improving air quality, saving fuel costs, and reducing emissions across their domain.

Some water management steps the SPA is taking include:

1. The SPA is donating up to $1 million for a five-year agreement with Wildlife Trust to protect the Northern right whale.
2. The Port is contributing $1 million to restore and enhance more than five acres of self-sustaining oyster reefs in and around Charleston Harbor. This project is being coordinated through SCDNR’s South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Program (SCORE).
3. A Sediment Suspension System has been put in place that prevents the need for maintenance dredging, which can be disruptive to marine species and air quality. It uses a system of water jets that keep silt from settling along the bottom of the harbor.

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