Science In Your State: South Carolina

Science In Your Backyard: South Carolina

South Carolina

South Carolina Water Science Center
dc_sc@usgs.gov
Stephenson Center
720 Gracern Rd., Suite 129
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 750-6100
Fax: (803) 750-6181
Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Office (Liason for: SC)
U.S. Geological Survey
720 Gracern Rd
Columbia, SC 29210-7651
Phone: (803) 750-6124
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Office (Liason for: SC, NOAA)
US Geological Survey
NOAA Coastal Services Center
2234 South Hobson Avenue
Charleston, SC 29405-2413
Phone: (843) 740-1193
USGS South Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (PDF)
Email: SCCOOP-L@clemson.edu
G-27 Lehotsky Hall
Department of Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: 864-656-0168
Fax: 864-656-1034

News Releases of Interest for South Carolina:

New One-Stop Source for Scientific Information about U.S. Oceans and Waters (new window)
(Released: 1/28/2010 4:57:15 PM)
From Toxic Dust and Algae to Ill Winds From Africa (new window)
(Released: 11/20/2009 10:02:25 AM)
Saving Sand: South Carolina Beaches Become a Model for Preservation (new window)
(Released: 10/23/2009 9:33:00 AM)
Widespread Occurrence of Intersex Bass Found in U.S. Rivers (new window)
(Released: 9/14/2009 12:00:00 PM)
Atmospheric Deposition is a Significant Source of Total Nitrogen Delivered Annually to Nutrient Sensitive Estuaries along the South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts (new window)
(Released: 6/26/2009 11:49:24 AM)

View more news releases of interest for South Carolina (new window)

South Carolina Real-Time Information:

Real-Time Water Data (new window)
Real-time water information
WaterWatch—Current Streamflow Conditions (new window)
Real-time tracking of changes to rivers and streams within this location
Floods & High Water Flows (new window)
Real-time tracking of flood conditions within the State
Drought Watch (new window)
Real-time tracking of drought information within this location
Ground Water—Climate Response Network (new window)
Real-time monitoring of the effects of droughts and other climate variability on ground-water levels.
Earthquake Activity (new window)
Real-time and historical earthquake information

Highlighted South Carolina Links:

Earthquake Information (new window)

The latest information on earthquake related activity
Mineral Information (new window)

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, national security, and protection of the environment
Recreational Information (new window)

Looking for recreation? General information on tourist sites, trails, byways, maps, passes, and more
Water Resources Information (new window)

Timely information essential to understanding the Nation’s water resources

Additional South Carolina Links

USGS South Carolina Water Science Center (new window)
Geologic Information about the Southeastern States (new window)
USGS South Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (new window)

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Contact USGS offices...
in your backyard (new window)

South Carolina State Facts

Image of South Carolina with a star pinpointing the location of the capital.

Locations on image are approximate

Capital: Columbia(

)
Land Area: 30,109 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 4,147,152
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 46
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
Sassafras Mtn. at 3,560 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Pickens
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Richland County approx. 13 miles southeast of Columbia
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)

South Carolina Maps & Tools