S.C. Natural Resources Board meeting in Belton South Carolina

Natural Resources Board meets Oct. 15 in Belton

You may notice a recurring topic for my blogs, more often than reale state at times, is passing on information about chances to become involved in your community. I feel very strongly about letting your voice be heard, tell the elected officials and other government agencies how you feel. And this meeting is especially important since it deals with one of South Carolina's greatest econmic resources! The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy making body of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, will meet 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at Lee Steam Station – Duke Energy, 205 Lee Steam Plant Road, Belton.

Board meetings are open to the public and anyone with business for the board or needing directions to the meeting should contact the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Columbia office at (803) 734-9102. Michael G. McShane of Johns Island is chairman of the S.C. Natural Resources Board.

Items scheduled on the agenda for the S.C. Natural Resources Board meeting include:

• Constituent Comments
  Duke Energy Carolinas
  
  
• Presentations/Commendations
  Natural Resource School Program at Palmetto Middle School
  
  
• Advisory Committee Reports
  Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
  
  
• Items for Board Information
  Climate Update
  Potential License Changes
  
  
• Items for Board Action
  Proposed and Emergency DNR Land Regulations
  Proposed 2010 Legislative Package (first reading)
  
  
• Director's Briefings
  Executive Office
  Legislative Report
  Environmental Report
  Deputy Directors' Reports
  Marine Resources
  Land, Water and Conservation
  Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
  Law Enforcement
  Outreach and Support Services

South Carolina's natural resources are essential for economic development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the state's economy.So get involved and let your voice be heard!