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Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force

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The SC State AIS plan has been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force

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Plan.pdf

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SC Aquatic Plant
Management Council

Publications

SC Aquatic Plant Management Plan

CONTACT INFO:

E-Mail:
invasiveweeds
@dnr.sc.gov

Ph.(803)755-2872

SCDNR
Aquatic Nuisance
Species Program
2730 Fish Hatchery Road,
West Columbia, SC 29172
Fax: (803)755-0617

STAFF:

Chris Page
Program Coordinator

Mike Hook
Field Supervisor

Walt Meitzen
Field Technician

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image of applicator with airboatInvasive Plant Management:
Did You Know? Behind habitat loss the  Number 1 reason for threatened and endangered species is Invasive Species........  
● Program Overview
● Current Management Areas
● SC Aquatic Plant Management Plan

new iconDraft 2010 Aquatic Plant Management Plan is nownew icon
available for public review and comment

Comments and suggestions should be submitted in writing or email and received by Tuesday, March 2, 2010. No telephone comments will be considered.

Common Questions and Answers!
How can I tell the difference between Common carp and the stocked Triploid grass carp? Go here for the answer.........................
Learn more about invasive
Island applesnails in Horry County
image of homewoner property on lake As a Homeowner, What Can I Do?  Can I Apply Herbicide to my Home on Lake.....??????

Phragmites Control Project

Phragmites thumbnailThe battle to control an invasive plant species with the potential to drastically alter marsh ecosystems is continuing in high gear this summer along the South Carolina coast in the Santee Delta area......................
Get more information!
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Illegal Plants????
Find out more about the plants and the laws which make them illegal.

● SC Illegal Aquatic Plants List
● State Laws and Regulations
 ● Federal  Laws and Regulations

Improving
The Environment:
An important part of our overall aquatic plant management effort is ........

● Habitat Enhancement

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Lake Murray

●Aquatic Plant Management
●Grass Carp Stocking

Santee Cooper Lakes
 
●Grass Carp Stocking
●DNR-Santee-Cooper Website
Zebra Mussel Watch

Be on the Lookout!Have you noticed any strange looking freshwater mussels?

Zebra Mussels in South Carolina:
The Potential Risk of Infestation

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For More Info On:
● State Laws and Regulations
● Federal  Laws and
   Regulations
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