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New Era in Environmental Protection Launches with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is officially launched as South Carolina’s new environmental protection agency. SCDES has specific roles and responsibilities for protecting and preserving the environment, and the agency is committed to achieving these goals for all South Carolinians through Science, Service and Sustainability.

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