Scientists from Coastal Carolina University and the Waccamaw Riverkeeper Program are hosting the Waccamaw Water Quality Data Conference on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies, Room 100. The public is invited to attend.

Topics that will be covered include:

- The Waccamaw River and its importance throughout history -- Ben Burroughs - Numeric nutrient criteria development in S.C. rivers, streams and estuaries -- Casandra West, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control

- Update from Horry and Georgetown counties, stormwater programs - Updates from Waccamaw Riverkeeper Christine Ellis

The conference is hosted by the Waccamaw Riverkeeper program, CCU's Waccamaw Watershed Academy and the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium. A complete schedule is attached.

The Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies is located at 290 Allied Drive in Conway.

For more information, call Kelly Davis, assistant Riverkeeper, at 843-349-4114.