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June 27, 2011
DNR courtesy boat inspections set during July 4 weekend
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings in an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend.
S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) law enforcement officers will perform a quick, but thorough, inspection for items such as required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Boaters will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch. DNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.
To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the DNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form contact the DNR Boating Education Office at 1-800-277-4301.
Courtesy safety inspections at the following locations and times:
- July 2
Alex Harvin Landing-Lake Marion-8 a.m. to 10 a.m.-Clarendon County
Alljoy Boat Landing-May River-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Beaufort County
Billy Dreher Island-Lake Murray-8 a.m. to 10 a.m.-Newberry County
Conway Marina Landing-Waccamaw River-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Horry County
Dennis Landing- Cooper River at Tailrace Canal-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Berkeley County
Dorn Landing- Lake Thurmond-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-McCormick County
Jim Rampey Rec Area-Lake Russell-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Abbeville County
Lake Murray Dam-Lake Murray-8 a.m. to 10 a.m.-Lexington County
Low Falls Landing-Lake Marion-8 a.m. to 10 a.m.-Calhoun County
Main Ramp-Lake Robinson-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Greenville County
Pick Hill Landing-Broad River-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Cherokee County
Riverfork Public Landing-Lake Greenwood-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Laurens County
Twelve Mile Park-Lake Hartwell-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Pickens County
Wappoo Landing-ICW South-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Charleston County
- July 3
Carroll A. Campbell Landing-Sampit River-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Georgetown County
Ebenezer Park Landing-Lake Wylie-1 p.m. to 3 p.m.-York County
Grays Hill Landing-Whale Branch Creek-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Beaufort County
Hallman Jr. (Shem Creek) Landing-Shem Creek-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Charleston County
Jenssen Landing-Ashley River-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Dorchester County
Wateree State Park Lake Wateree-1 p.m. to 3 p.m.-Fairfield County
- July 4
Galivant's Ferry-1 p.m. to 3 p.m.-Marion County
Greenwood State Park-Lake Greenwood-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Greenwood County
Main Ramp-Lake Bowen-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Spartanburg County
Parksville Boat Landing-Lake Thurmond-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-McCormick County
Riverfork Boat Ramp-Lake Hartwell-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Anderson County
South Cove Park-Lake Keowee-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Oconee County
- July 23
Battery Creek Landing (Parris Island)-Battery Creek-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Beaufort Water Festival
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