Overview
A county-based atlas has been created for the state of South Carolina.  Two versions have been created – Law Enforcement and Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  The DNR version includes standard road atlas layers plus hydrology, DNR lands, other state and federal land, boat ramps, and landmark features such as fire stations, schools and churches.  The Law Enforcement version includes the layers on the DNR version, plus layers related to law enforcement work (the Law Enforcement version will not be available to the public).  The atlas has been completed and the public version is available through the Wildlife Shop. 

DNR Project Contact: Jim Scurry

Overview
In 2006, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by eight state agencies, including the DNR, establishing a GIS Coordination Council for the state of South Carolina. The purpose of the Council is to better coordinate GIS activities in the State including spatial data collection and management, standards development and data and information sharing. The SCGIC also serves as the formal body to develop operational strategies and policies for GIS implementation among cooperating agencies in South Carolina. In July 2007, Dr. Tim De Troye was hired as the GIS Coordinator to implement the GIS coordination duties and responsibilities defined by the Council. Primary among these is to serve as the liaison between state agencies represented on the Council and also between the Council and county, local and municipal governments and private sector organizations.

State GIS Coordinator: Tim De Troye, phone: (803) 734-3894, email: detroyet@gis.sc.gov
DNR Project Contact: Jim Scurry

Overview
A land cover classification series is being created to document land cover in South Carolina and to monitor change in land cover through time.  The goal is to create land cover classifications in approximately 5-year intervals starting from 1981.  Classifications have been created for 1981/84 and 1997/98.  Classifications are in process for 1991 and 2003.  An accuracy assessment will be conducted for each year of classification, with the reference based on aerial photography and site visits.

Classifications are based on Landsat Thematic Mapper satellite imagery, with a sensor capable of 30-meter resolution and having 7 spectral bands including visible, near-infrared, mid-infrared and thermal.

DNR Project Contact: Jim Scurry
DNR Project Contact: Richard Lacy

Overview
DNR started a GIS User Group in first quarter 2006 that includes 80+ staff with various levels of GIS experience and expertise. Quarterly meetings provide the opportunity for staff to exchange GIS knowledge and learn how other staff use GIS within the agency through presentations. Various technical topics and tips are also presented to provided a means to increase GIS capabilities in the agency. The User Group will also develop various standards and policies related to agency GIS efforts as needed to insure data sharing and exchange.

DNR Project Contact: Jim Scurry