South Carolina’s coast is surrounded by beautiful beaches, estuaries, rivers, and creeks. These wonderful natural features are what attract many people to live on the coast. In this course we will discuss what homeowners can do to protect water quality and reduce the risk of flooding on their property. We’ll cover topics including managing stormwater, the pollutants that affect water quality, and what residents can do on their property and in their neighborhood to slow water down, spread it out, and soak it in. We will share several case studies of desirable neighborhoods that incorporated landscaping techniques to handle stormwater and resulted in increased property values. Lastly, we’ll expand on the economic perspective on how various approaches to managing water may raise property values on the South Carolina coast. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the land water connection, equipped with resources to share with your clients.