South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

SCDES invites residents to attend an upcoming meeting to review and provide comments about the draft Pee Dee River Basin Plan. Public input is an integral part of the development of the plan, which will help identify best management practices for ensuring the Pee Dee River basin has water resources available for all future users. The public meeting is 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at the Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center, 2200 Pocket Road, Darlington. Public comments will be accepted from Jan. 14-Feb. 13, 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e24reMyj

Remember to only plug one heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. Also make sure your space heater has an automatic shut-off. #HeatingFireSafety #FireSafetyTips #FirePrevention

Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Winter Weather. "To provide further assistance to our state's emergency crews working throughout the state to respond to today's winter weather, I've issued a State of Emergency. Road conditions are expected to worsen today and into tomorrow, so please avoid travel unless absolutely necessary." Full release: https://lnkd.in/eKqBynUh

SCEMD’s “Closings and Delays” page is your go-to resource for updates on state government office closures. 📲 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eneyQAxi #SCReady #StayPrepared

Check out the South Carolina Department of Environmental Serivces’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) new South Carolina Coastal Atlas, which highlights the history, services, and tools of the South Carolina Coastal Program. There are interactive maps, videos, photos, and more! Check it out here: https://arcg.is/0TzuXO0.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating our incredible law enforcement officers for their dedication to Service and Sustainability. Our officers, certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, play a vital role in: - Criminal Investigations: Addressing environmental crimes and bringing justice. - Shellfish Sanitation: Ensuring safe, sustainable shellfish harvesting and processing. Thank you to our officers for their tireless efforts in protecting our community and environment. 👏 🩵 #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #SCDES #ServiceAndSustainability #ThankYou #AimHigherSC #PublicServants

Colder temperatures are heading our way, South Carolina! Take time to get prepared and plan ahead with these winterization tips from the FEMA to keep your home safe and your family warm. 👉 Don’t forget to check on elderly neighbors and those who may need extra help—a quick check-in can make all the difference! ✅ Protect your home. Support your community. Stay safe this winter! For more tips, visit Ready.gov or download the FEMA app for on-the-go guidance. And be sure to follow South Carolina Emergency Management Division for local updates and resources. #WinterSafety #ReadySC #BePrepared #SCDES #SCEMD

Residents and stakeholders attended a WaterSC open house and listening session today where they spoke with water planning experts and learned about the collaborative efforts of WaterSC. Public input is an essential part of WaterSC, and residents provided comments on water use and management during the listening session, both in-person and virtually. Learn more and provide your input at des.sc.gov/watersc

SCDES invites residents to attend an upcoming meeting to review and provide comments about the draft Pee Dee River Basin Plan. Public input is an integral part of the development of the plan, which will help identify best management practices for ensuring the Pee Dee River basin has water resources available for all future users. The public meeting is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at the Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center, 2200 Pocket Road, Darlington. Public comments will be accepted from Jan. 14, 2024, - Feb. 13, 2025. Visit des.sc.gov/hydrology.

DERA AWARD WINNERS: SCDES announced five winners of this year's Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) Grant Awards: City of Columbia; Palmetto Propane, Fuels, and Ice; Providence Environmental Concepts and Services; S.C. Department of Education; and Waste Management. DERA grants are awarded to applicants whose proposed projects aim to reduce diesel emissions through engine repowers, equipment and exhaust retrofits or equipment replacements. Learn more on our DERA webpage: https://shorturl.at/h9CGQ