S.C. Department of Environmental Services

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Last activity: 05.11.2026

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Nov 2, 2026	SCDES Awards Four Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants	IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov.2, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has awarded four grants through its State Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program to help replace older diesel-powered vehi...
Oct 30, 2026	Consortium Welcomes Crimian as Director of Extension	Bob Crimian was recently selected as the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s director of Extension, starting October 15, 2026. He will lead the Extension program, supporting the work of Extension specialists and strengthening partnerships that adva...
Oct 14, 2026	SCDES Reopens Shellfish Harvesting Beds in Charleston County	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 14, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. ―The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has reopened shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County that were previously closed due to excessive rainfall, the agency announc...
Oct 5, 2026	SCDES Temporarily Closes Some Shellfish Harvesting Beds in Charleston County due to Excessive Rain	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 5, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is temporarily closing some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to heavy rainfal, the agency announced today...
Oct 3, 2026	Public Invited to Information Session about Proposed Changes to Coastal Dock Regulations	CHARLESTON, S.C. — The S.C. Department of Environmental Services’s (SCDES) Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) invites the public to attend an information session about proposed changes to coastal dock regulations. As South Carolina's p...
Oct 1, 2026	During Fire Prevention Week, SCDES Urges South Carolinians to ‘Be Battery Smart’ and Prevent Lithium-ion Battery Fires at Home	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 1, 2026 Columbia, S.C. — As Fire Prevention Week approaches this Oct. 4–10, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) reminds South Carolinians of the risks associated with common household batteries....
Sep 11, 2026	‘SepticSmart Week’ Highlights Importance of Proper Septic System Care	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept.11, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is recognizing SepticSmart Week to raise awareness about the importance of properly installing, using and maintaining septic systems...
Aug 27, 2026	SCDES Encourages Students to Get Creative for Annual Radon Poster Contest	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. —The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is inviting students across the state to put their creativity to work while helping raise awareness about radon by partic...
Aug 15, 2026	Alligators as Bioindicators for Contaminants	Written by Hailey Murphy, interviews conducted by Mary Lide Wallace; S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. American alligator swimming in a pond at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, S.C. Photo credit: Morgan Treon/S.C. Sea Grant Consortium....
Aug 4, 2026	SCDES Seeking Entries for Annual Coastal Photography Contest	Winning photo to be featured on 2027 Tide Tables Poster FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting entries for its annual Coastal Photography Contes...
Aug 1, 2026	Workshop Explores Local Solutions to Septic Tank Issues	On May 5, 2026, the Septic Think Tank workshop was held in Columbia, S.C. Organized by Mount Pleasant Waterworks and a host of partners, the event highlighted local-level septic management strategies in South Carolina that protect public- a...
Jul 28, 2026	SCDES Announces Back-to-School Resources for South Carolina Teachers	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. – As South Carolina teachers prepare for a new school year, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is offering grants, free classroom resources and educational programs that...
Jun 15, 2026	SCDES Now Accepting Grant Applications for Watershed Projects That Improve Water Quality	COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting applications for grant-funded projects that help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Applications will be accepted th...
May 29, 2026	SCDES Issues Harmful Algal Bloom Recreational Watch for Areas of Lake Hartwell	On May 27, SCDES Aquatic Science staff conducted a survey of Lake Hartwell including the Coneross Creek lake arm following multiple reports of an algal bloom. Field teams collected water samples and confirmed the presence of a cyanobacteria...
May 28, 2026	DPH Encourages Safe Swimming, Water Safety Practices Ahead of Summer	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — As temperatures rise and South Carolinians spend more time enjoying private or public pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, hot tubs and splashpads, the South Carolina Department of Public Health...
May 28, 2026	S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Encourages Dam Safety Awareness and Education Across South Carolina	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― As part of National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is encouraging residents and dam owners to learn more about dam safety, emerg...
Nov 20, 2024	Governor Henry McMaster Names Myra Reece as First Director of the S.C. Department of Environmental Services	COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). Reece, who currently serves as the Interim Director of SCDES, s...

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Parsers VC has collected 18 articles mentioning S.C. Department of Environmental Services, among them “SCDES Awards Four Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants” (Nov 2, 2026) and “Consortium Welcomes Crimian as Director of Extension” (Oct 30, 2026).

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Yes, S.C. Department of Environmental Services is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 5, 2026.