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SC DNR cancels, postpones and closes programs amid coronavirus

A list of closures, event cancellations and postponements during COVID -19 outbreak

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of National Resources says it has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events. DNR officials say they continue to monitor COVID-19, in accordance with directives issued by Governor Henry McMaster. For a full list of closures and postponements, click here  http://www.dnr.sc.gov/covid19.html?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= Following are SCDNR-related cancellations: 2020 Turkey Lottery Hunts – all dates all SCDNR Lottery hunts…

SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If your Labor Day plans include hitting the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help keep you safe. SC DNR officials announced they will offer courtest boat inspections during the Labor day holiday weekend. According to officials, boating safety and enforcement officers will perform inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor…

SC DNR Crews Head to Florida for Search and Rescue

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–While the cleanup effort begins here in South Carolina, the people of Florida are facing a massive undertaking following the destruction left by Hurricane Irma. Tuesday morning,  28 South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Game Wardens deployed to Florida. They plan to aid in search and rescue efforts. Game Wardens we spoke with say they will go wherever they…

Irma Update: SC DNR To Send Crews to Florida for Search and Rescue Aid

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Department of Natural Resources say they are sending  50 members at the request of the Florida Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of Hurricane Irma search and rescue efforts. The SC DNR officers will head to Florida Tuesday morning. They are expected to join game wardens from multiple fish and wildlife agencies, along with law…

SC DNR Urges Boat Owners to Secure Their Boats for Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boat owners to secure their boats for the potential impact from Hurricane Irma. DNR officials say if it is not possible to remove the boat from the water and secure it, add extra ropes and tie the boat to several different places on the dock to keep cleats…

SC Department of Natural Resources Deploys Crews to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In another round of aid, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is sending teams to Texas. SC DNR Officials say Texas Parks and Wildlife requested the assistance. According to SC DNR,  Officers will head to Texas Thursday, where they will join game wardens from Texas Parks and Wildlife. The DNR teams have experience working on the water and navigating…