 SCDNR courtesy boat inspections set for July 4th holiday
Courtesy boat inspections will be hosted around the state on July 3 and 4th.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 22, 2021) — In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Independence Day holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will once again be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings around the state. The Fourth of July weekend is the year’s busiest weekend on state waters, and officers want to do everything possible to keep boaters out of harm’s way. SCDNR officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water. Additional inspections will also be hosted later in July. To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit https://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html. Courtesy inspection sites for July 3 and July 4:July 3Anderson Co. — Riverfork Boat Ramp – Lake Hartwell; 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Beaufort Co. — Battery Creek Landing (Parris Island) – Battery Creek; 10 a.m. to noon Charleston Co. — Wappoo Cut – ICW; 10 a.m. to noon Charleston Co. — Buck Hall Landing – ICW; 10 a.m. to noon Georgetown Co. — Carroll A. Campbell Landing – Sampit River; 10 a.m. to noon Horry Co. — New Peach Tree Landing – Waccamaw river; 10 a.m. to noon Kershaw Co. — Buck Hill Landing – Lake Wateree; 10 a.m. to noon Laurens Co. — Riverfork Public Landing – Lake Greenwood; 10 a.m. to noon Lexington Co. — Lake Murray Dam – Lake Murray; 9 a.m. to noon McCormick Co. — Dorn Landing – Lake Thurmond; 10 a.m. to noon July 4Beaufort Co. — Lemon Island Landing (Edgar Glenn) – Chechesse River; 10 a.m. to noon Berkeley Co. — Cypress Gardens Landing (Dunham Creek); 10 a.m. to noon Charleston Co. — Remleys Point Landing – Wando River; 10 a.m. to noon Greenwood Co. — Greenwood State Park – Lake Greenwood; 10 a.m. to noon Horry Co. — Hwy 22 Bridge (Behind Bass Pro Shop) – ICW; 10 a.m. to noon Marion Co. — Galivants Ferry Landing – Little Pee Dee; 10 a.m. to noon Newberry Co. — Billy Dreher Island – Lake Murray; 9 a.m. to noon Oconee Co. — South Cove Park – Lake Keowee; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pickens Co. — Twelve Mile Park – Lake Hartwell; 10 a.m. to noon Spartanburg Co. — Main Ramp – Lake Bowen; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. York Co. — Ebenezer Park Landing – Lake Wylie; 10 a.m. to noon Also in July: Beaufort Water Festival — July 17 Beaufort Co. — Battery Creek Landing (Parris Island) – Battery Creek; 10 a.m. to noon Media Contact:David LucasSCDNR Public Information Coordinator843-610-0096South Carolina Department of Natural Resources – Rembert C. Dennis Building
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