SCDNR seeks public input on freshwater fishing regulation changes
By S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources
Published: July 9, 2010
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks additional input on proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes through a series of four regional public open houses. Each open house will begin with a brief presentation on the proposed changes, completed actions and future steps. Following the presentation all attendees will be invited to discuss specific changes with DNR fisheries biologists, legal staff and law enforcement officers.
Over the last several months, the DNR Freshwater Fisheries Section has worked to develop a series of proposed statues changes affecting South Carolina’s freshwater fisheries. The goals of these proposed changes are to promote consistency and modernize the regulations to ensure proper management. Changes were recommended by regional biologists and updated through input from constituent groups and public comment. DNR aims to have responses to comments received by residents through the online request for comments on Chapter 13 and the updated proposed statues by early July. All responses will be posted on the DNR website.
The Chapter 13 Open Houses will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.:
* Midlands Open House
July 14, 2010
Mary Robertson Conference Center
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC
* Moncks Corner Open House
July 27, 2010
Santee Cooper Auditorium
1 Riverwood Drive, Moncks Corner, SC?
Located just off the Rembert C. Dennis Blvd.
* Greenville Open House
August 3, 2010
Greenville Technical College - University Transfer Building
508 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC
* Florence Open House
August 17, 2010
Francis Marion University - Lee Nursing Building
4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC
South Carolina’s natural resources are essential for economic development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the state’s economy overall. Find out more at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/green/index.html.
