The mission of the Hydrology Section is to provide guidance, counsel, and data to the State government and the public for the beneficial use, conservation, and management of South Carolina's water resources.
Pursuant to Act 60 of 2023, SCDNR’s hydrology and aquatic nuisance species programs will move to the newly created Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) on July 1, 2024. SCDNR has been working with the South Carolina Department of Administration, our sister agencies, and our team of talented and dedicated employees to plan for this move and ensure that these programs continue to provide outstanding services without interruption during the transition.
As the agency responsible for formulating a comprehensive water policy for the State, the SCDNR Hydrology Section is overseeing a long-term State and regional water planning effort.
The SCDNR Groundwater Program collects hydrogeologic data and conducts studies to monitor and improve our understanding of South Carolina’s groundwater resources.
The SCDNR Surface Water Program monitors and studies the surface waters of South Carolina to improve our understanding of the State’s surface water resources.