SCDNR News

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SCDNR Blogs

Introducing two brand new blogs from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources – read on for behind-the-scenes outdoors and conservation stories from the Appalachians to the Atlantic.

SCDNR News

SCDNR courtesy boat inspections set for July 4th holiday
6.22.21 | 8:02 a.m.


SCDNR Dive Team concludes successful search and recovery operation on Lake Monticello in Fairfield County
6.21.21 | 11:56 a.m.


Drought Response Committee declares ‘incipient’ drought conditions in six counties
6.09.21 | 4:57 p.m.


Statewide deer harvest increases slightly in 2020
6.03.21 | 2:27 p.m.


SCDNR to hold courtesy boat inspections during Memorial Day holiday weekend
5.24.21 | 2:15 p.m.


Boat carefully and report sightings as manatees return to South Carolina
5.24.21 | 12:10 p.m.


SCDNR board chairman, member confirmed by state Senate
5.12.21 | 12:47 p.m.

Shellfish harvest season to close May 25
5.12.21 | 11:06 a.m.

SCDNR Dive Team concludes successful search and recovery operation on ICW in Horry County
5.11.21 | 1:42 p.m.

Charleston County SCDNR officer recognized for heroism by S.C. Senate and Gov. Henry McMaster
5.7.21 | 9:06 a.m.

Biologists find salt marsh has unexpected importance to horseshoe crabs
5.6.21 | 2:02 p.m.


South Carolina marks first sea turtle nest of the year
5.5.21 | 12:01 p.m.

Jocassee Gorges road to be closed for about a week
5.4.21 | 3:50 p.m.


Blue Ridge Electric erects power-line structures to enhance SCDNR dove fields
4.30.21 | 3:25 p.m.

SCDNR Dive Team concludes successful search and recovery operation on Savannah River
4.29.21 | 3:31 p.m.

SCDNR Dive Team concludes successful search and recovery operation on Lumber River
4.28.21 | 12:42 p.m.

Public input sought on planned state park, water trail project for Black River
4.26.21 | 11:12 a.m.

South Carolina’s Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey a huge success, with record-breaking numbers
4.21.21 | 8:56 a.m.

Rabbit disease concerns South Carolina wildlife officials
4.20.21 | 9:48 p.m.


Highway named as memorial to first African-American SCDNR game warden
4.19.21 | 3:00 p.m.

Crab Bank Restoration - Adjustment to Footprint
4.15.21 | 3:20 p.m.

Seasonal no-wake zone on ICW in Charleston County extended this year
4.6.21 | 4:18 p.m.

Ribbon-cutting celebrates opening of SCDNR Office in Horry County
4.5.21 | 4:05 p.m.

Tips for dealing with black bears in South Carolina
4.1.21 | 12:45 p.m.

Bird feeders can be put back up if Pine Siskins aren't visiting your yard
4.1.21 | 2:08 p.m.

SCDNR director praises partnerships as 'Super Bowl of Bass Fishing' returns to Lake Hartwell
3.31.21 | 12:45 p.m.

Call your shots…
3.30.21 | 4:45 p.m.

Black Scenic River Management Plan complete and available to the public
3.23.21 | 4:45 p.m.

McClellanville-area reef expansion to provide marine habitat
3.11.21 | 3:38 p.m.

$5 Million in grants awarded to SCDNR, Conservation Bank to protect coastal wetlands
3.10.21 | 3:51 p.m.

Prescribed burns on Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve —March 8-12, 2021
3.5.21 | 4:21 p.m.

Emergency no wake zone extended for portions of the Waccamaw River and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
3.1.21 | 3:19 p.m.

Dorchester County SCDNR officer honored by National Wild Turkey Federation
2.25.21 | 2:23 p.m.

Nominations sought for 2020 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
2.12.21 | 4:41 p.m.

Designated waterfowl hunting days for veterans/active duty military
2.4.21 | 3:00 p.m.

Trails reopened at Peters Creek Heritage Preserve in Spartanburg County
2.4.21 | 3:00 p.m.

Lowcountry SCDNR officer recognized for community involvement
2.4.21 | 2:37 p.m.

Draft 2021 Aquatic Plant Management plan available for public review until February 22, 2021
1.22.21 | 4:57 p.m.

Annual Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
1.21.21 | 5:14 p.m.

• South Carolina's Aquatic Plant Management Council to meet January 20 via video conference
  1.14.21 | 5:00 p.m.
• Gratitude expressed for ‘conservation giant’ SCDNR Chairman Emeritus Marion Burnside
  1.11.21 | 5:00 p.m.
• Part II: Willie's Last Retrieve — January 10, 2021
  1.10.21 | 3:09 p.m.
  
• Jocassee Gorges roads reopened after snowfall lighter than expected
  1.8.21 | 9:09 a.m.
• SCDNR awarded $1 million grant for wetland restoration at Georgetown County waterfowl management area
  1.6.21 | 16:30 p.m.
• Reminder to keep your bird feeders clean
  1.4.21 | 14:13 p.m.
• SCDNR officer saves driver from burning car
  12.15.20 | 3:45 p.m.
• TNC transfers 791-acre addition to SCDNR's Stumphouse Mountain Heritage Preserve
  12.14.20 | 5:15 p.m.
• Archived News Releases

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