Charleston Water Plan (Comprehensive Integrated Water Plan)

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The Charleston Water Plan

A foundational City-wide strategy for managing flood risks and embracing water’s place in the City’s future

 Looking ahead to 2050 and beyond, the Water Plan seeks to:

  • Manage flood risks from tides, sea level rise, stormwater, storm surge & groundwater
  • Guide safe, resilient growth
  • Protect, conserve, and restore ecologically sensitive areas
  • Accentuate the City’s sense of place and historic character around water

VIEW THE FULL WATER PLAN STORYMAP

PRINTABLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (pdf)

Watch the City Council Workshop on the Water Plan

Team:

The City of Charleston selected a team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, and ecologists to develop the plan.  Black & Veatch's Charleston office serves as prime consultant and civil engineering lead.  Waggonner & Ball, leaders of Dutch Dialogues Charleston, leads overall Water Plan development and urban design.  Moffatt & Nichol leads coastal risk mitigation and engineering, and Biohabitats leads nature-based design.  Deltares USA is leading the Plan's groundwater research.