DNR Media Contacts:
Columbia - Brett Witt (803) 667-0696
Clemson - Greg Lucas (864) 654-1671, ext.22
Charleston - (803) 667-0696
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DNR News
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P 0 Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

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DNR purchases, protects 8,560 acres in Marion County

The Marsh Furniture Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was dedicated in a special public ceremony on Friday, April 7, 2006, in Marion County. The Marsh tract is Marion’s second such preserve, owned and managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, in addition to the Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve.

• DNR purchases, protects 8,560 acres in Marion County
• Small alligators are not a problem
• Wildlife, Fisheries Committee will meet April 18 at Cheraw State Park
• Bluebird boxes can bring enjoyment to bird lovers
• Some DNR services now available at Conway DMV
• Public meetings to discuss shellfish recommendations
• Natural Resources Board meets April 21 in Columbia
• New regulations for seabird nesting islands
• Lake Hartwell Restoration & Compensation Determination Plan available online
• New conservation effort at upcoming Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series
• Plan and prepare now for fall dove hunting
• 2006 Aquatic Plant Management Plan now available on Internet
• Governor signs $32 million conservation bond act to protect 39,000 acres of forestland
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable
• "SC Wildlife TV" video page
• Wildlife video