South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

DNR's Mission

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is the advocate for and steward of the state’s natural resources. The Department develops and implements policies and programs for the conservation, management, utilization, and protection of the state’s natural resources based upon scientifically sound resource management, assessment, and monitoring; applied research; technology transfer; comprehensive planning; public education; technical assistance; and constituent involvement. The Department of Natural Resources is proactive in protecting the state’s natural resources for use and enjoyment by future generations of South Carolinians.

Members of the public are of the utmost importance to us, whether in the office or the field. We must listen to their concerns and balance their needs with those of the state’s natural resources, for which we are accountable. In essence, they are our employers, and we should treat them with the dignity that such a position affords.

Help Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invaders

Never transport plants or animals from one body of water to another!

• Thoroughly inspect and remove all plants and animals from boats, propellers, and trailers.
• If you have operated your boat in another state within the last 30 days, do not drain motor cooling water, bilge water, live wells, or bait containers into South Carolina waterways.
  

For more information, contact:

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Aquatic Plant and Animal Management Program
1201 Main Street, Suite 1100
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-755-2836
Fax: 803-755-0617

South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Offices

The addresses shown above are the physical locations of the offices; mailing addresses may be different.

Learn Just About Everything You Want to Know About What is Going On Outdoors in South Carolina

Visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website and:

• Stay current on boating safety laws
• Find out about the latest freshwater and saltwater fishing trends
• Get answers to questions about:
  • Boat registration
  • Fishing license and regulations
• Stay current with DNR’s latest news releases
• Learn about great outdoor education opportunities

Remember when you caught your first fish?

Our children will not experience that same thrill unless we keep this country’s waterways pollution free. Using pump-out and dump stations is something we can all do to protect our waters.

Keep our water clean—use pump-outs

For information on pump-out and dump station locations, call:

• Inland Clean Vessel Act Coordinator: 803-360-0034
• Coastal Clean Vessel Act Coordinator: 843-953-9062