The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is the state agency responsible for protecting and managing the state’s natural and cultural resources, including fish and wildlife, plants, and special places. With over 1,000 employees across all 46 counties, SCDNR serves as the principal advocate and steward of South Carolina’s natural resources.
Did you know that South Carolina has 15 different bat species? These bats are an integral part of South Carolina’s ecosystem and economy, and they need our help. A 2011 study featured in the SCDNR brochure Bats of South Carolina found that bats serve as natural pest suppressors for South Carolina’s agricultural industry, equivalent to about $115 million spent on pesticides annually. In addition, bats can reduce the impact of pesticides on many other wildlife species that call South Carolina home. Unfortunately, white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease in bats, has killed over 6 million bats worldwide since 2006, resulting in significant local extinctions. The Bats of South Carolina brochure provides an introduction to the Palmetto State’s bat species, how they help us, and how we can help them.
The complete list of December electronic South Carolina state publications is now available. The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides electronic access to state agency publications. These publications provide citizens with crucial information about the state government, including statistics, reports, and data on a wide variety of topics related to the state.
For more information about our state publications depository, visit our online guide.
