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South Carolina
Department of Environmental Services
SCDES Logo
Department overview
FormedJuly 1, 2024; 6 months ago (2024-07-01)
Preceding Department
JurisdictionGovernment of South Carolina
HeadquartersColumbia, South Carolina
MottoScience, Service and Sustainability
Annual budget$200,310,049 (FY24-25)
Department executive
  • Myra Reece, Interim Director
Websitedes.sc.gov

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a state cabinet agency which oversees the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.

History

The department was created in 2024 when the South Carolina General Assembly split the former Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) into two new departments: SCDES and the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

References

  1. "South Carolina launches Department of Environmental Services". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  2. "About Us | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services". www.des.sc.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
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