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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is a state agency responsible for managing and protecting the state's natural resources. The agency was created in 1976 by the merger of the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department and the South Carolina Water Resources Commission. SCDNR is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, and has regional offices throughout the state.

The agency's mission is to protect, conserve and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. SCDNR's responsibilities include managing the state's fish and wildlife populations, protecting water quality, and regulating the use of natural resources. The agency also provides educational programs and outreach to the public.

SCDNR is divided into several divisions, including the Division of Marine Resources, the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, the Division of Land, Water and Conservation, and the Division of Law Enforcement. Each division is responsible for a specific area of natural resource management.

The Division of Marine Resources is responsible for managing the state's coastal resources, including fisheries, shellfisheries, and marine habitats. The division also enforces state and federal laws protecting marine resources.

The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is responsible for managing the state's fish and wildlife populations. The division also enforces state and federal laws protecting fish and wildlife.

The Division of Land, Water and Conservation is responsible for managing the state's water resources and land resources. The division also enforces state laws protecting water quality and land use.

The Division of Law Enforcement is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws protecting natural resources. The division also provides security for SCDNR staff and facilities.

SCDNR is a vital part of South Carolina's natural resources management system. The agency's work helps to protect and conserve the state's natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

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