South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
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Department overview | |
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Formed | July 1, 2024 |
Preceding Department | |
Jurisdiction | Government of South Carolina |
Headquarters | Columbia, South Carolina |
Motto | Science, Service and Sustainability |
Annual budget | $200,310,049 (FY24-25) |
Department executive |
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Website | des.sc.gov |
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a state cabinet agency[1] which oversees the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.[2]
History
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "South Carolina launches Department of Environmental Services". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "About Us | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services". www.des.sc.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-17.