S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources

As the weather and water warms up, here's some important boating safety reminders from @SCDNR. Learn more from SCDNR here: dnr.sc.gov/boating/safety…

Spring is here—and so are black bears in South Carolina! As temperatures rise, black bears are becoming more active as they search for food after leaving their winter dens, according to the @SCDNR. Stay aware and keep a safe distance if you spot one. bit.ly/4tqSOOd

If you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, look no further! Visit SCWildlife.com or GoOutdoorsSouthCarolina.com to purchase a SCW subscription today! The cover features an Eastern tiger swallowtail visiting a Southern pinxter azalea (photo by Nancy Lee)

They ran millions of miles under New York. Now they’re part of something new. In 2002, hundreds of retired subway cars were placed off the coast of South Carolina across five reef sites—intentionally creating artificial reefs. Today, they’re home to fish, coral, and marine life. The program ended in 2010. The impact didn’t. Still delivering—just in a different way. 🎥: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

He entered the water on the afternoon of April 25 to assist someone in distress and did not resurface. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.

Our dive team has recovered the body of the man they were searching for on Lake Murray near the Newberry–Lexington County line.

Our condolences are with the victim’s family and loved ones. This is an ongoing investigation as our investigators work to determine the cause.

One individual was pronounced deceased on scene. The remaining occupants, including the operator, were transported to the hospital for treatment and have been released.

Officers and investigators responded to a single-vessel boating accident last night in Charleston County. Preliminary information indicates the vessel departed Shem Creek with seven people on board before striking a dock in the area of Mt. Pleasant.

Our dive team remains on scene and is using all available resources in the ongoing recovery effort. This incident remains under investigation.

On the afternoon of April 25, on Lake Murray near the Newberry-Lexington County line, several individuals aboard a boat entered the water to assist a person in distress. One man did not resurface.

Make waves in your career while helping protect South Carolina’s coast! @SCDNR is hiring a Public Information Director I to present key coastal outreach messages and support public information efforts. Apply by April 24 at bit.ly/4toPCUb. #SCCareers #CommunicationJobs

The US Forest Service will host a Kids Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, May 9th at John's Creek Lake in Union County. Please direct your questions to the Forest Service at (803) 276-4810.

The results are in for the 2026 Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey! This year, we had 134 surveys submitted reporting 710 orioles across 20 counties! Thanks to all who participated! 📸: Russell Johnson

Sign up for CoCoRaHS and join other “Citizen Scientists” across South Carolina as they measure rainfall in their backyards! Your daily observations can help monitor extreme rainfall and drought conditions across the state. 🔗: cocorahs.org #scwx

Since the 1970s, members of the SKYWARN program have provided reports to the National Weather Service, enabling more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods. Learn more at weather.gov/skywarn/sc-sky… #scwx

Since 1960, multiple cooperative Observer Program observers in South Carolina have been awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award and the John Campanius Holm Award by the NWS for their dedication and service. Join us in thanking all of our COOP observers for their hard work!

@CoCoRaHS is a citizen science project that monitors and tracks precipitation across the country. Since 2008, CoCoRaHS observers have provided critical data for analyzing flood events and drought conditions across the Palmetto State. More ➡️ cocorahs.org

Four years of hard work is paying off, and our volunteers and @SCDNR partners deserve the credit! They deployed more oyster cages in front of our Plum Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, bringing the reef to 800 ft! It's strengthening our coast and supporting the ecosystem. 🦪

Currently, there are over 70 active National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program observers across South Carolina. A few of the oldest operating stations include Anderson, Cheraw, Darlington, Little Mountain, Santuck, and Yemassee. #scwx