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

Homeowners can conserve water, save money during drought

Use drought-tolerant plants and grasses for landscaping and reduce grass-covered areas. Generally speaking, sunflowers are considered drought resistant with the bonus they look great.

• Homeowners can conserve water, save money during drought
  
• Beach Sweep/River Sweep set for scenic Broad River
  
• Hemorrhagic disease showing up in Southeastern deer this year
  
• Youth deer hunting opportunities abound in state’s Lowcountry area
  
• DNR honors Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Sept. 28 in Columbia
  
• Public event series – upcoming September events
  
• Youth deer hunt opportunities available at Samworth WMA
• State Drought Response Committee upgrades S.C. to 'severe' status
  
• Variety of factors are suspected in Lake Murray striped bass fish kill
  
• Late-season migratory bird season approved by Natural Resources Board
  
• Sept. 18 Georgetown forum offers tips for living with coastal black bears
  
• National Hunting and Fishing Day to be held Sept. 22 in Columbia, Seneca
  
• Import of deer, elk parts into S.C. still limited by state regulation
  
• Shellfish season will open Sept. 17
  
• Shrimp baiting season opens Sept. 14 in state waters
• Lake Murray dam swim Sept. 22 to be held in memory of BUI victim
  
• Francis Marion Forest antlerless deer harvest guidelines
  
• Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep litter cleanup set for Sept. 15
  
• Aiken County wildlife area open to public in September
  
• Fifty fields available for public dove hunting
  
• Get your story published in S.C. Wildlife Magazine
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
  
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
  
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable
  
• "SC Wildlife TV" video page
  
• Conservation video