Charleston combats tidal flooding by installing check valves in stormwater drains, effectively reducing street flooding during high tides. Early results are promising, and the city plans broader implementation.
Charleston became stronger after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 by improving its building codes, ecosystems, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and economic diversity. Measures were taken to reduce the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of the Lowcountry to future storms.
Non-native invasive plants have taken up residence across our landscape and have proven to be very difficult to control in many cases.
Updated flood zone maps for Charleston County will take effect in January 20211. The maps are based on more accurate data and methods that reflect the flood risks from storm surge, rainfall, and tidal forces2. The maps will impact homeowners and insurance rates, with some properties seeing lower rates and others seeing higher rates.
Pick up or drop off your tree, either way Charleston will compost it.
The sources and quality of the drinking water in and around Charleston, addressing pollution and treatment.
There is truth to the concern that because a Charleston snow to this degree is so rare, the combination of limited removal ability and inexperienced drivers tends to shut down the city.