South Carolina Department of Environmental Services — Press
257 releases from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
During National Air Quality Awareness Week, SCDES Highlights Importance of Clean Air in South Carolina
May 5, 2026
Open source ↗State and Local Officials Provide Update on Lake Greenwood Fish Kill (May 1, 2026)
May 1, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Now Accepting Applications for Projects Aimed at Reducing Diesel Emissions
Apr 28, 2026
Open source ↗State and Local Officials Provide Update on Lake Greenwood Fish Kill (April 24, 2026)
Apr 24, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Recognizes Columbia Fireflies with 'Power of Partnerships' Award for Environmental Outreach Efforts
Apr 23, 2026
Open source ↗State and Local Officials Provide Update on Lake Greenwood Fish Kill
Apr 20, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES to Begin Seasonal Water Quality Monitoring at S.C. Beaches
Apr 16, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Encourages Recycling and Food Waste Reduction as New Study Details Types, Amounts of Materials Entering S.C.’s Landfills
Mar 31, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Begins Seasonal Daily Ozone Forecasts to Help South Carolinians Stay Air Quality Aware
Mar 30, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Launches Enhanced Tools to Address Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Along South Carolina Coast
Mar 27, 2026
Open source ↗S.C. Department of Environmental Services Wins 2025 Notable State Documents Award for State Water Plan
Mar 11, 2026
Open source ↗S.C. Aquatic Plant Management Council to Meet March 11
Feb 25, 2026
Open source ↗National Battery Day: South Carolinians Reminded to ‘Be Battery Smart’ About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Feb 18, 2026
Open source ↗SUPERB Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 9, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
Open source ↗S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Presented to ‘Save Our Saluda’ President Melanie Ruhlman
Feb 3, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Opens Nominations for Community Star Award to Recognize Environmental Stewardship
Feb 2, 2026
Open source ↗Draft 2026 Aquatic Plant Management Plan Available for Public Review and Comments
Jan 28, 2026
Open source ↗It’s ‘Good to Know’: SCDES Launches Monthly Tips for Starting Small Habits that Support a Healthy Home and Environment
Jan 22, 2026
Open source ↗S.C. Mining Council to Meet Jan. 22, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Open source ↗SCDES Offers Free Radon Test Kits, Reminds Residents of Radon Dangers during Radon Action Month
Jan 9, 2026
Open source ↗S.C. Aquatic Plant Management Council to Meet January 14, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
Open source ↗During the Season of Gift Giving, SCDES Asks Residents to ‘Be Battery Smart’
Dec 16, 2025
Open source ↗Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Updated State Water Plan to Guide Long-term Protection of Water Resources
Dec 10, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Encourages Residents to Reduce Household Waste and Recycle Right this Holiday Season
Dec 8, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Issues Recreational Advisory for J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County
Nov 26, 2025
Open source ↗Residents Invited to Provide Input on Draft South Carolina Water Plan that Guides Long-Term Protection of State Water Resources
Nov 17, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Encourages South Carolinians to Reduce Food Waste, Donate Unneeded Food this Thanksgiving Season
Nov 12, 2025
Open source ↗WaterSC to Meet Nov. 13, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Supports ‘America Recycles Day’, Encourages a Sustainable Future through Responsible Recycling All Year Long
Nov 10, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Recognizes 13 South Carolina Schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
Oct 27, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Reopens Shellfish Harvesting Beds in Georgetown County
Oct 22, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Reminds South Carolinians to Swim Safely this Summer at Pools, Lakes and Beaches
Oct 22, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Announces Public Meeting to Introduce Draft Santee River Basin Plan
Oct 21, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Seeks Public’s Help in Reporting Invasive Giant Salvinia Plant in Lake Wateree
Oct 21, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Publishes Proposed Phase I Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Prior to Public Hearing, Welcomes Public Review and Input
Oct 17, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Temporarily Closes Some Shellfish Harvesting Beds in Georgetown County due to Excessive Rain
Oct 13, 2025
Open source ↗WaterSC to Meet Oct. 8, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Begins Pre-storm Efforts to Prepare for Potential Impacts from Tropical Disturbances
Sep 26, 2025
Open source ↗WaterSC to Meet Sept. 25, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
Open source ↗State Agencies Encourage Nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
Sep 11, 2025
Open source ↗‘SepticSmart Week’ Draws Focus on Proper Installation and Maintenance of Septic Systems
Sep 11, 2025
Open source ↗Lake Conestee Dam Restoration Achieves Major Milestone in Replacing 130-year-old Upstate Dam
Sep 4, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Lifts Short-Term Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island
Aug 18, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Lifts One Short-Term Swim Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island; One Advisory Remains
Aug 14, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Issues Short-Term Swimming Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island
Aug 14, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Lifts Short-Term Swim Advisory for Section of Beach on Sullivans Island
Aug 7, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Issues Short-Term Swimming Advisory for Section of Beach on Sullivans Island
Aug 6, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Encourages Students to Submit Entries for Annual Radon Poster Contest
Aug 6, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Seeking Submissions for Annual Coastal Photography Contest
Jul 30, 2025
Open source ↗SCDES Seeking Funding Applications for "Champions of the Environment" Projects in K-12 Classrooms
Jul 28, 2025
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