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State capital: Columbia
Entered Union: May 23, 1788
Population: 4,198,068 (2004 estimate)
Area 30,109 sq mi. (77,982 sq km)
Governor: Mark Sanford (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 6
State nickname: Palmetto State

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  • 33 pages found in Science and Environment:

    Amphibians and Reptiles of South Carolina
    List by family with scientific and common names.
    http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scra/

    Butterflies and Moths of North America: South Carolina
    Searchable database of locally occurring species of moths, including distribution maps, species accounts, and photos of adults and some larvae.
    http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/map?_fc=1&x=273&y=142

    CleanEnergySC.com
    Blog advocating clean energy alternatives to newly proposed coal plants for South Carolina.
    http://cleanenergysc.blogspot.com/

    Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center
    USDA-ARS (Florence, SC) research projects in agriculture on soil, water, constructed wetlands, animal waste management, irrigation, tillage, colored mulch, and site specific farming.
    http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=66-57-00-00

    DNR: South Carolina Rare, Threatened & Endangered Species Inventory
    Species listed by county for the entire state.
    https://www.dnr.sc.gov/pls/heritage/county_species.select_county_map

    Illegal Aquatic  Plants of South Carolina
    Names, photographs, and botanical descriptions of aquatic plants that are illegal to possess.
    http://www.dnr.sc.gov/water/envaff/aquatic/illegal1.html

    Mammals of South Carolina
    List prepared by the American Society of Mammalogists. Includes common name, scientific name, status, and distribution.
    http://www.mammalsociety.org/statelists/southcarolina.html

    National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition: South Carolina
    Find listed and candidate endangered species.
    http://www.nesarc.org/scst.htm

    Open South Carolina Repeaters
    Location and frequency of repeater stations.
    http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/1206/sc.htm

    Soils and Land Resource Information
    Clemson publication Nutrient Management for South Carolina, Based on Soil Test Results, EC 476. [PDF]
    http://soils.clemson.edu/476e.pdf

    South Carolina Academy of Science
    Contact information, calendar of events, membership information, meetings, and activities for this affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
    http://www.scacadsci.org/

    South Carolina Association of Naturalists
    Contact, membership, and field trip information for this statewide association headquartered in Columbia.
    http://www.scnaturalists.org/

    South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
    Protects natural resources and traditional landscapes of the coast; find out about programs, events, and volunteer information.
    http://www.coastalconservationleague.org/

    South Carolina Department of Natural Resources: Managed Lands
    Research and databases on rare, endangered and threatened species occurrences, special habitats, and ecosystem features such as rock outcrops, limestone sinks, Carolina bays, and old-growth forests.
    http://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/

    South Carolina Ducks Unlimited
    Conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. Includes calendar, regions and events page, news, photos, membership application and contact information.
    http://www.ducks.org/states/61/

    South Carolina Environmental Law Project
    Cases, projects, and funraising information from this group working to protect the natural environment by providing legal services and improving the state's system of environmental regulation.
    http://www.scelp.org

    South Carolina Forestry Association
    Member companies and individuals committed to seeing forest preservation through management; includes current events, news, and related links.
    http://www.scforestry.org/

    South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
    A university research institute, SCIAA initiates and conducts a broad range of field research and collections research throughout the state.
    http://www.cla.sc.edu/SCIAA/

    South Carolina Litter Control Association
    Group dedicated to litter reduction in the state of South Carolina through education and enforcement efforts. Includes local chapters, events, photos, and environmental information.
    http://www.sclittercontrol.org/

    South Carolina Mammal Pictures Page
    Links to photographs provided by Neoperceptions.com.
    http://www.neoperceptions.com/fauna/mammals/scmamal.htm

    South Carolina Native Plant Society
    Non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of native plant communities in the state.
    http://www.scnps.org/

    South Carolina Plant Atlas
    Shows, on a county by county basis, the distribution of all native and naturalized ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
    http://cricket.biol.sc.edu/herb/

    South Carolina Quality Deer Management Association
    Management philosophy/practice uniting landowners, hunters, and managers in a common goal of producing biologically and socially balanced deer herds within existing environmental, social, and legal constraints. Includes calendar of events, membership details, board of directors and contacts.
    http://www.scqdma.org/

    South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians
    Features herp images and information including tales, humor, observation notes, nature commentaries, news, and links.
    http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/

    South Carolina Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
    Contact information for this society promoting clinical, laboratory science.
    http://www.octech.org/scscls/welcome.htm

    South Carolina Water Plan
    Paper describing South Carolina's water sources and that provides suggestions for how South Carolina's water should be utilized and managed.
    http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/water/hydro/HydroPubs/Abs_dnr_WP.htm

    South Carolina Wildlife Federation
    Acts to preserving the natural resources of the state through educational and public awareness programs; find out about the Schoolyard Habitat Project, read current legislation, or check out the kids page.
    http://www.scwf.org/

    United States Geological Survey Programs in South Carolina
    Fact sheet providing earth science information.
    http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/FS/FS-040-96/

    USGS: South Carolina State Minerals Information
    Find pdf downloads of maps and resources, links, and contact information.
    http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/state/sc.html

    Water Environment Association of South Carolina
    Non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for professionals in the water and wastewater industry. Contains contact information, links, regulations, photos, and information about jobs and seminars.
    http://www.weasc.org/

    Water Resources of South Carolina
    Real time and historic water data from gauging stations, publications, and hydrological conditions.
    http://sc.water.usgs.gov/

    A Review Of Mercury In The Environment (Its Occurrence In Marine Fish)
    Report that summarizes available information concerning the level and sources of mercury in the environment,particularly in marine fish; its transformation to methyl-mercury; its ability to bio-accumulate in the food chain; and its toxicity to man. [PDF] <small>(November 1, 2000)</small>
    http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/marine/img/mm_paper.pdf

    Microbial Populations in Two Swamp Soils
    Forest Service Research Notes SE - 150. [PDF] <small>(February, 1971)</small>
    http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/pubs/rn/rn_se150.pdf



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