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  • SC Watershed Atlas
    SCDES's Watershed Atlas has multiple data layers and functions and is mobile-ready. Users can add data, create layers from selected features, export attribute data, view watershed information at their current location, save their sessions, and restore sessions again later. Multiple basemaps, search choices, measuring and drawing tools, map making, printing capabilities, and a Help section are…, SCWatershedAtlas@des.sc.gov, DISCLAIMER, SCDES maintains the Atlas as a service to the public. While every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information, data may change prior to updating. SCDES provides no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of furnished data.
  • Air Compliance
  • Stormwater - Construction Activities
    2026 Construction General Permit, - 2026 Construction General Permit - Formal Response to Comments, SCDES held an informational session on Feb. 5, 2026., -, Information Session Recording, -, Informational Session Presentation
  • Spare the Air
    Spare the Air Logo, Spare the Air , SCDES Spare the Air is a statewide education and outreach campaign led by the Bureau of Air Quality that advances public health and environmental well-being by improving air quality across South Carolina. This campaign supports and promotes innovative projects, programs, and partnerships that aim to protect and enhance the air we breathe.   Spare the Air provides local, state, and national…, Promote Sustainable Air Quality Initiatives:,  Support projects and programs that improve air quality and can be replicated across communities., Educate and Raise Awareness:,  Share knowledge, resources, and campaigns that motivate individuals and organizations to make informed decisions to protect air quality., Encourage Positive Behavioral Change:,  Inspire actions that reduce pollution and improve air quality for all South Carolinians., Strengthen Partnerships:,  Build and maintain collaborations across government agencies, communities, businesses, and nonprofits to maximize air quality improvements statewide. Through these efforts, BAQ Spare the Air works to ensure healthier environments, empower community leaders, and create a lasting impact on air quality for current and future generations.  
  • BAQ Permitting: Contacts for Industry Sectors
    If you do not see your sector below call 803-898-4123 and ask for the permit writer on call or email airpermitting@des.sc.gov .  Permit Section Sector Contact Phone Email Metals and Chemicals Agricultural Products Wilson Pang, P.E. (803) 898-2813 Wilson.Pang@des.sc.gov Combustion and Waste Air Curtain Incinerators (ACIs) Tyler Dunlop (803) 898-0660 Tyler.dunlop@des.sc.gov Wood and Surface Coating…