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  • Lake George Warren Fish Consumption Advisory
    One meal per week, Largemouth Bass Back to Advisory Map 
  • North Fork Edisto River Fish Consumption Advisory
    (Orangeburg County), DO NOT EAT ANY, Bowfin (Mudfish), One meal per month, Chain Pickerel  Warmouth  Largemouth Bass, One meal per week, Redbreast Sunfish  Striped Bass  Redear Sunfish Back to Advisory Map 
  • North Santee River Fish Consumption Advisory
    (From the Santee River to U.S. Hwy 17/701 Bridge), One meal per week, Chain Pickerel Blue Catfish Flathead Catfish Largemouth Bass Black Crappie Bowfin (Mudfish), No Restrictions, Red Drum Bluegill Striped Mullet Back to Advisory Map 
  • Russ Creek Fish Consumption Advisory
    (Marion County), DO NOT EAT ANY, Bowfin (Mudfish), One meal per month, Largemouth Bass, One meal per week, Redear Sunfish Back to Advisory Map 
  • Student Internships
    The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages and supports internships where feasible. Students who are looking for internships at SCDES can use the information on this page as a guide to get started., Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. -, National Association of Colleges and Employers, Getting Started, At SCDES, we’re passionate about working with students and supporting the next generation of environmental leaders. With more than 1,200 employees across the state, we’re committed to protecting the health of the public and the environment in South Carolina. We encourage you to, learn more who we are and what we do, — and how interns like you can be part of that mission., Search for Internships, While some of our internships are posted on the South Carolina Careers website, not all opportunities are advertised there. We often match interns based on their interests and the unique needs of our programs. That’s why we recommend filling out the, Intern Interest Form, . By submitting, the form, , you give SCDES’s Office of Recruitment & Retention permission to share your information with programs that are seeking interns. We regularly review submissions and will reach out if an opportunity becomes available that aligns with your background or interests. In the meantime, feel free to keep checking the, South Carolina Careers website, , follow SCDES on social media and don’t hesitate to reach out to the, Office of Human Resources Recruitment & Retention, if you have any questions., Internships for Class and/or Graduation Credit, To receive class and/or graduation credit for an agency internship, a, memorandum of agreement (MOA) is required, between SCDES and the student's academic institution. If SCDES does not have an MOA with a school, please allow, 4-6 weeks, for processing., SCDES does not guarantee an internship based on an academic institution's active MOA with SCDES, . Non-paid, for-credit internships depend on many factors, such as location, student interests, and SCDES staffing/project availability., Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contests, Grants
    Champions of the Environment K-12 Recycling Grant Spare the Air, Report It!,  
  • Need a Radiation Speaker?
    SCDES's Radiation Awareness Program, Our free Radiation Awareness Program can provide you with knowledgeable SCDES speakers who will talk about radiation and nuclear power plants. We can also provide you with free educational materials. We will provide speakers for: Schools Large Community Groups (50 or more people), To Request a Speaker:, Please include your name, contact number, organization, and a brief description of the presentation needed. Call: 1-844-RAD-RESP (723-7377) -or- Submit Form
  • SCDES Laws and Regulations: Coastal Zone
    SCDES's Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) implements the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program , which was established under the guidelines of the national Coastal Zone Management Act (1972) as a state-federal partnership. The Program was authorized in 1977 under the South Carolina Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act (CTWA). SCDES BCM’s authorities are outlined in the CTWA, Coastal…, Statutes, Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act (S.C. Code Ann. Section 48-39-10 et seq.), Regulations, Regulation 30-1, Statement of Policy Regulation 30-2, Applying for a Permit Regulation 30-3, Public Hearings Regulation 30-4, Decisions on a Permit Regulation 30-5, Exceptions Regulation 30-6, Appeals of Permit Decisions Regulation 30-8, Enforcement Regulation 30-9, Other Provisions Regulation 30-10, Critical Area Boundaries Regulation 30-11, General Guidelines for all Critical Areas Regulation…, Related Regulations, Regulation 61-30, Environmental Protection Fees, Additional Info, Marina/Commercial Dock Operation and Maintenance Manual Requirements, South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program Document and Final Environmental Impact Statement, The broad authority provided by the CTWA is outlined in the Coastal Zone Management Program Document. The Program Document is required by the Federal Government and was approved by the General Assembly in 1979. The Program Document contains essential elements of coastal management, including policies and procedures used for direct authority decision-making and indirect Coastal Zone Consistency…, Resources, SC Coastal Zone Management Program Enforcing SC's Coastal Protection Laws Report a Potential Coastal Violation Administrative Law Court South Carolina Law Library Freedom of Information Act
  • SCDES Laws and Regulations: Land Waste Management
    The following list is a comprehensive compilation of the Department of Environmental Service’s (SCDES) land and waste management laws and regulations. Copies of these laws and regulations are provided by SCDES for the convenience of the public. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this list. However, this list is not the official text. SCDES reserves the right to…, Category, Statute/Regulation, Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Act, See Article 7 BROWNFIELDS/VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM Dry Cleaners, South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Act, See Article 4, DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND Dry Cleaners, Regulation 61-33, Drycleaning Facility Restoration, Emergency Response, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans Regulations, Emergency Response SC Oil and Gas Act -, EPA SPCC, Groundwater, Regulation 61-68, Water Classifications and Standards, Groundwater, Regulation 61-71, Well Standards, Hazardous Waste, South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Act, Hazardous Waste, South Carolina Pollution Control Act, Hazardous Waste, Regulation 61-79, Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, Infectious Waste, South Carolina Infectious Waste Management Act, Infectious Waste, Regulation 61-105, Infectious Waste Management Regulation, Mining & Reclamation, South Carolina Mining Act, Mining & Reclamation, Regulation 89-10 through 89-350, Office of the Governor - Mining Council of South Carolina, Mining & Reclamation, Interstate Mining Compact Commission Act, Oil and Gas, South Carolina Oil and Gas Exploration, Drilling, Transportation and Production Act, Oil and Gas, Regulation 121-8.0 through 121-8.28, Oil and Gas Exploration, Drilling, and Production, Oil and Gas, EPA SPCC - Exit SCDES, Radiological Waste, Atomic Energy and Radiation Control Act, Radiological Waste, Regulation 61-63, Radioactive Materials (Title A), Radiological Waste, Regulation 61-83, Transportation of Radioactive Waste Into or Within South Carolina, Solid Waste, Solid Waste Policy and Management Act, Solid Waste, South Carolina Pollution Control Act, Solid Waste, South Carolina Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.1, Solid Waste Management Grants, Recycling Education Grants, and Waste Tire Grants, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.2, Full Cost Disclosure, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.3, Waste Tires, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.4, Compost and Mulch Production from Land-Clearing Debris, Yard Trimmings, and Organic Residuals, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.5, Collection, Temporary Storage, and Transportation of Solid Waste, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.6, Solid Waste Processing Facilities , Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.7, Transfer of Solid Waste, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.8, Lead Acid Batteries, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.9, White Goods, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.10, Research, Development, and Demonstration (RDD) Permit Criteria, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.12, Solid Waste Incineration and Solid Waste Pyrolysis Facilities , Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.14, Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator's Certification, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.15, Land Application of Solid Waste, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.17, Demonstration-of-Need, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.18, Off-Site Treatment of Contaminated Soil, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.19, Solid Waste Landfills and Structural Fill, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-107.279, Used Oil, Solid Waste, Regulation 61-124, Consumer Electronic Equipment Collection and Recovery, Superfund, South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Act, Superfund, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund, National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan Regulations (NCP), Underground Storage Tanks (UST), State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Act, Underground Storage Tanks (UST), State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Site Rehabilitation and Fund Access Regulations, Underground Storage Tanks (UST), Regulation 61-92, Underground Storage Tank Control Regulations, Please note this is an unofficial copy of the regulation. The official version of the regulation is how it appears as published by the South Carolina State Register.  
  • SCDES Laws and Regulations: Water
    The following list is a comprehensive compilation of the Department of Environmental Service’s (SCDES) water, dams, and reservoirs laws and regulations. Copies of these laws and regulations are provided by SCDES for the convenience of the public. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this list. However, this list is not the official text. SCDES reserves the right…, Statute/Regulation Number, Statute/Regulation Title, 49-11-10, Dams and Reservoirs Act, 48-2-10, Environmental Protection Fund Act, 48-57-10, Environmental Audit Privilege Act, 49-5-10, Groundwater Use and Reporting Act, 48-1-10, Pollution Control Act, 44-1-140 (5) - 44-151, Shellfish, 44-55-2310 - 44-55-2390, State Recreational Waters Act, 44-55-10, State Safe Drinking Water Act, 48-14-10, Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act, 48-5-10, Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority Act, 49-1-10, Water, Water Resources and Drainage, 49-4-10, South Carolina Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting, Use and Reporting Act ,  , Entire State Legislature Listing of SC Laws with Accompanying Text, 19-450, Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters, 61-9, Water Pollution Control Permits, 61-9.3., Cross-Media Electronic Reporting, 61-9.122., The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), 61-9.124., Procedures for Decision Making, 61-9.125., Criteria and Standards for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, 61-9.127., NPDES Electronic Reporting, 61-9.129., Toxic Pollutant Effluent Standards, 61-9.133., Secondary Treatment Regulation, 61-9.403., General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution, 61-9.503., Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 61-9.504., Standards for the Use or Disposal of Industrial Sludge, 61-9.505, Land Application Permits and State Permits, 61-9.600., Viability Requirements, 61-9.610., Operation and Maintenance of Satellite Sewer Systems, 61-30, Environmental Protection Fees, 61-43, Standards for the Permitting of Agricultural Animal Facilities, 61-44, Individual Residential Well & Irrigation Well Permitting, 61-47, Shellfish, 61-50, Natural Public Swimming Areas, 61-51, Public Swimming Pools, 61-58, State Primary Drinking Water Regulations, 61-67, Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction, 61-68, Water Classifications and Standards, 61-69, Classified Waters, 61-71, Well Standards, 61-82, Proper Closeout of Wastewater Treatment Facilities, 61-87, Underground Injection Control Regulations, 61-101, Water Quality Certification, 61-110, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Pollutants in Water, 61-113, Groundwater Use and Reporting, 61-119, Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting, Use and Reporting, 72-1 - 72-9, Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act Regulations, 72-101 - 72-108, Erosion and Sediment Reduction and Stormwater Management, 72-300 - 72-316, Standards for Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction, 72-405 - 72-445, Standards for Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction, 40 CFR 144-146, Federal Underground Injection Control Regulations,