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Distributions of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in South Carolina Surface Waters
Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Main Hall, Conference Center, Freshwater Ecology Complex
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a broad class of several thousand man-made organic chemicals, are ubiquitous in the environment. These chemicals are an emerging public health concern as they have been found in the blood of animals and humans worldwide. Since 2022, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has been investigating distributions of PFAS in surface waters across the state. This session will provide an overview of the monitoring program and a look into the presence of PFAS in surface waters and aquatic organisms statewide.
Speakers
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Matthew S. Baumann

Director, Aquatic Science Division, SC Department of Environmental Services
Matt Baumann has been with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services [formerly DHEC] since 2017. He is currently the director of the Aquatic Science Division in the Bureau of Water. Matt specializes in aquatic field program development and management, marine and freshwater... Read More →
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Taylor Shearer

Fisheries Biologist, Aquatic Science Division, SC Department of Environmental Services
Taylor Shearer graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2016 with a Bachelors degree in Marine Science & minor in Environmental Science. Shortly after graduation, she began her career at DHEC as a regional water sampler before joining the Aquatic Biology Section in 2018... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Main Hall, Conference Center, Freshwater Ecology Complex
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