Move of SCDNR’s hydrology and aquatic nuisance species programs to SCDES effective July 1, 2024.
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.
Water Planning
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.
Groundwater Program
The SCDNR Groundwater Program collects hydrogeologic data and conducts studies to monitor and improve our understanding of South Carolina’s groundwater resources.
Surface Water Program
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.
Hydrology News
- Next Upper Savannah River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for May 8th, 2024
- Next Pee Dee River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for April 23rd, 2024
- Next Saluda River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for April 17th, 2024
- Next Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council Meeting Scheduled for April 4th, 2024
- SCDNR Releases 2022 Potentiometric Surface Map of the McQueen Branch and Charleston Aquifers
- Final Broad River Basin Plan Now Available for Review
- SCDNR Drills Two New Wells for Groundwater Monitoring Network