NAEP-SC upcoming events

Environmental Law Workshop (12 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

NAEP-SC & the ACEC-SC Environmental Committee are excited to bring you this exciting and timely event. This workshop will provide you the opportunity to learn from and interact with veteran environmental attorneys and USC School of Law professors during this full day workshop. The content will be focused on today’s pressing topics and case law that affect environmental professionals. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. You must register by June 5, 2026.

Location:

USC School of Law

Karen J. Williams Courtroom

1525 Senate St.

Columbia, SC 29208

Topics include:

Environmental Law & Policy, such as NEPA, CERCLA, ESA, and CWA.
Coastal Law
Energy Law
Administrative Law Updates
The use of AI
Case Law Discussions
And more!

Speakers Include:

John Boyd, USC Adjunct Professor & Attorney at Law Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
John Frick, President and CEO of Electric Cooperatives of SC
Lauren Milton, South Carolina Environmental Law Project
Mary D. Shahid, Maynard Nexsen
Matthew Klein, Adjunct Professor USC School of Law
Michael Traynham, Maynard Nexsen
Myra Reece, Director SCDES
Susie Shannon, President & CEO, South Carolina Competes
Thomas S. Mullikin, Director SCDNR
Will Kinney, USC Adjunct Professor & Attorney at Mullikin Law
Zoe Niesel, Professor USC School of Law

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Lunch & Learn: NOAA Fisheries: EFH, Consultations, and Beyond (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT

NAEP-SC is excited to have staff from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Habitat Conservation Division as our featured speakers. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Register by August 7, 2026. Lunch will be provided, and space may be limited due to the venue size.

TIME & LOCATION

August 14, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Dominion Energy

601 Old Taylor Rd.*

Cayce, SC 29033

*This address gets you to the front guard gate where you must sign in and show ID. When passing the guard building, the building will be immediately on your left at 220 Operation Way.*

ABOUT THE EVENT

Please join us for lunch and learning about the Habitat Conservation Division, EFH Coordination, and more.

Topic include:

NOAA Fisheries’ Role in Habitat Conservation
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and Why It Matters
Common Project Impacts and How They Are Evaluated
Coordination Types and Best Practices
Tools and Resources Available
Ways To Improve Coordination Requests and Submittals to NOAA Fisheries
And more!

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Explore-SC Series: USFWS Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery Tour (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

NAEP-SC EXPLORE-SC: USFWS Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery Guided Tour

NAEP-SC is excited to introduce our next Explore-SC Series event at the USFWS Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery at Wadmalaw Island, SC (near Charleston).

Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery (NFH) is part of the Warmwater Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation Program in the South Atlantic-Gulf Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Situated in coastal South Carolina, the facility sits on the banks of the Wadmalaw Sound and is nestled among salt marsh and lowland forest. The site provides ideal opportunities for researching and improving upon culture and propagation techniques for freshwater, saltwater and anadromous aquatic species.

The hatchery cultures aquatic species year-round and produces two anadromous fish species, Atlantic sturgeon and American shad; one marine fish species, red drum; one amphibian species, Carolina gopher frog; and several freshwater mussel species.

Each of these programs has its own priorities and objectives. American shad, red drum, and gopher frogs are released locally into the appropriate habitat, while the Atlantic sturgeon and mussel programs focus on conservation-oriented research, and the development of propagation and culture techniques.

Come join us on a guided tour of the hatchery (approx. 45-minute long) followed by a guided nature walk (approximately 1-hour long). This event is free. Family and friends are welcome! Tour sizes will be limited, so please register by September 14 so we can provide a head count to USFWS.

A refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray are highly recommended.

For parking: after you come through the gate, follow the signs to the "Fish Holding Facilities" downhill. Park on the left in the grass near the fish house.

TIME & LOCATION

Friday, September 18, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

USFWS Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery

7030 Bears Bluff Road

Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487-6815

https://www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/bears-bluff/about-us

Deep Water Vineyard

Afterwards, stop at the nearby Deep Water Vineyard on your way back home before they close at 5 p.m. for some wine or meads or just to see the beautiful grounds. Their last wine tasting starts at 4 p.m. Drive safely!

6775 Bears Bluff Rd

Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

https://deepwatervineyard.com/#

SCMA/NAEP-SC Annual Environmental Scholarship Clay Shoot (2026) (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

SCMA/NAEP-SC Annual Environmental Scholarship Clay Shoot

NAEP-SC has once again partnered with the South Carolina Mitigation Association (SCMA) to host an event fully devoted to supporting our future environmental professionals. All proceeds from this fundraising clay shoot will go to environmental scholarships.

Come enjoy networking, lunch, and premiere sporting clay courses at the beautiful Hermitage Sporting Grounds in Camden, SC. 100 clays/targets, lunch, and a shell bag is included.

Visit https://www.scmitigation.org/clayshoot to register or sponsor this event.

When

November 6, 2026

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Where

Hermitage Sporting Grounds
2362 Tickle Hill Rd.
Camden, SC 29020

NAEP-SC Awards Banquet (21 Jan 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

NAEP-SC is excited about our second Annual Awards and Membership Appreciation Banquet.

Join us the evening of Thursday, January 21, 2027 to celebrate our amazing SC Chapter, our outstanding members, and our sponsors who make it all possible. We would not be where we are without the passion and dedication of everyone involved!

Please register by January 7, 2027. Sign up by July 31 for early bird pricing ($25 for members and $60 for non-members). After July 21, the pricing goes up by $10 each.

TIME & LOCATION

January 21, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
The River Center at Saluda Shoals

5605 Bush River Road

Columbia, SC 29212

ABOUT THE EVENT

The evening will include dinner, drinks, and networking, as well as a keynote address. We will also recognize our generous sponsors, this year’s scholarship recipients, and the winners of our four chapter awards: The Nick Morgan Chapter Contributor, L.E.A.P., Trailblazer, and P.R.I.S.M. Awards. These awards support our mission of recognizing environmental achievements that have demonstrated leadership, integrity, and innovation. Nominations are currently open, so don’t hesitate to nominate a deserving colleague, friend, or project. More information on the awards and the nomination process can be found in the form below.

Spouses, partners, and friends are welcome to join in the festivities, but we ask that children stay home with a trusted individual. Space is limited, so be sure to register today!

Download the event flyer

Awards Descriptions

Awards Nomination Forms