DNR Media Contacts:
Columbia - Brett Witt (803) 734-3815
Clemson - Greg Lucas (864) 654-1671, ext.22
Charleston - (803) 734-3815
Spokesman - Mike Willis (803) 734-4133
After Hours Radio Room - (803) 955-4000

DNR News
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P 0 Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

Painted Bunting Observer Team seeks help from citizen scientists

The Painted Bunting Observer Team at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking help from volunteer citizens to support a research study in South Carolina and North Carolina to develop strategies to sustain and increase the numbers of these brightly colored migratory birds.

• DNR purchases, protects 357 acres in York County
  
• Waterfowl Advisory group will meet May 9 in Green Pond
  
• Law Enforcement Committee will meet May 9 in Columbia
  
• Oyster season closes May 15; clam season closes May 31
  
• Young Outdoor Communicators’ Competition awards presented
  
• Painted Bunting Observer Team seeks help from citizen scientists
  
• North Carolina, South Carolina agree to temporary Jocassee access solution
  
• Benefits of prescribed burning are many, but challenges abound
  
• Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund awards 2007 scholarships
  
• Deer don’t make good pets, so don't adopt a ‘lost’ fawn
  
• New materials for Georgetown area artificial reefs
  
• DNR plans public auction May 23 in West Columbia
  
• Youth fishing events scheduled around S.C.
• Adopt-a-covey program sets May 31 deadline
  
• Small alligators are not a problem
  
• Aiken County wildlife reserve open to public Saturdays in May
  
• Hampton Marine Conservation Banquet set for Aug. 18
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable
• "SC Wildlife TV" video page
• Conservation video