News Updates - 2019

For more information, contact the SCDNR Office of Media and Outreach.

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June 14, 2019

• Public invited to meeting on Lake Hartwell striped bass management programs

June 7, 2019

• Public alligator hunting lottery to close soon
• Statewide deer harvest increases in 2018
• S.C. Drought Response Committee upgrades all county drought levels

May 30, 2019

• Shrimp season opens May 29 with encouraging forecast

May 24, 2019

• Look out for manatees as they return to coastal waters

May 22, 2019

• S.C. Natural Resources Board chairman honored with Spartanburg award

May 21, 2019

• Public invited to meeting on Lake Thurmond striped bass management programs

May 17, 2019

• SCDNR courtesy boat inspections set during Memorial Day weekend

May 16, 2019

• SCDNR Board appoints interim director

May 15, 2019

• Small dam scheduled to be removed from Columbia-area creek

May 14, 2019

• Drought Response Committee declares "incipient" drought conditions in 15 counties

May 13, 2019

• Bear-People interactions in South Carolina's northern coastal counties on the increase
• Shellfish harvesting season to close May 31

May 3, 2019

• South Carolina continues to report largest number of wintering orioles fifth year in a row

May 2, 2019

• Lake Thicketty boat ramp to close May 9-11
• New reef addition honors Murrells Inlet captain
• Drought Committee meeting via conference call
• S.C. high school students compete in 23rd annual Envirothon
• New Record Annual Rainfall Total Set in South Carolina

May 1, 2019

• South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Director Alvin Taylor Retiring
• Public alligator hunting applications available online May 1
• Smaller alligators may not necessitate a nuisance call

April 30, 2019

• SCDNR wants to remind public that taking wild turkey eggs and releasing pen-raised turkeys is illegal

April 29, 2019

• SCDNR Law Enforcement Division Major promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
• Dozens participating in litter clean-up day in Hampton County
• SCDNR says take down birdfeeders if a black bear is visiting your neighborhood

April 26, 2019

• A surprising start to sea turtle season
• Section of Jocassee Gorges road closed due to landslides

April 25, 2019

• Biologists tracking cobia with satellite tags

April 24, 2019

• What you should do if you come across a snake this year

April 22, 2019

• Sassafras Mountain Tower opens on South Carolina’s highest point

April 17, 2019

• Boat Titling and Registration/Licensing Sales Office in Columbia moving

April 16, 2019

• SCDNR preserve manager named to International Association of Wildland Fire board of directors
• South Carolina Wildlife magazine unveils new design

April 12, 2019

• Turkey hunters asked to participate in survey

April 9, 2019

• SCDNR asks public not to bother 'lost' deer fawns
• Charges issued in Charleston alligator case

April 8, 2019

• Archaeological excavation at Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve open to public
• Digital preliminary flood maps for Tyger Watershed ready for public viewing

April 2, 2019

• Aquatic Plant Management Council meets April 9 in Chesnee

March 27, 2019

• SCDNR Wildlife Technician of the Year announced

March 22, 2019

• Hampton Wildlife Fund donates $150,000 to SCDNR

March 18, 2019

• Help SCDNR find ruffed grouse in South Carolina with smartphone app

March 15, 2019

• Authorities ask public to help find highly invasive Fig buttercup

March 11, 2019

• Become a CoCoRaHS observer today!
• Two kayakers located after getting lost in Congaree National Park

March 5, 2019

• Public tip leads to investigation, major EPA violation
• Turkey Tags have been mailed!

March 4, 2019

• Adult-youth fishing now open at Bonneau Ferry
• State Youth Coon Hunting Championship Celebrates 25th Anniversary

February 28, 2019

• Draft 2019 Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review

February 27, 2019

• Flooding may affect public access during special hog hunting seasons

February 22, 2019

• Many animal species benefit from snags, so when safe to do so, leave some standing dead trees

February 21, 2019

• Prescribed burning planned for Chesterfield County Wildlife Management Areas

February 20, 2019

• SCDNR divers assist in river recovery

February 19, 2019

• S.C. Aquatic Plant Management Council will meet February 27, 2019 at Greenwood State Park

February 15, 2019

• SCDNR acquires 1,757 acres in northern Greenville County for hunting, fishing

February 8, 2019

• S.C. Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey and Great Backyard Bird Count set Feb. 15-18

February 7, 2019

• Learn about improving habitat for quail at SCDNR seminar
• Thousands of trout stocked into lower Saluda River
• Antler measuring sessions set across the state

January 28, 2019

• Deer euthanized after several confrontations with public
• 2018 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award call for nominations

January 22, 2019

• SCDNR responds to overturned boat in Georgetown County
• Special Olympics holds special place in SCDNR officer's heart

January 16, 2019

• Above Average Rainfall Breaks Annual State Record