ConservationSCDNR Partners with 2025 SC7 Expedition for Statewide

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is collaborating with the 2025 SC7 Expedition, a month-long conservation initiative beginning July 1st. SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin will lead the kickoff hike on the Oconee Passage of the Palmetto Trail, with agency staff participating in events along the 350-mile trail from the mountains to the sea. This partnership aims to highlight South Carolina’s natural resources and the urgent need for their protection, particularly in light of consistent major weather events since 2015. The SC7 Expedition, which has already facilitated significant efforts like litter removal, tree planting, and waterway cleanups, invites public participation in designated events listed on their digital field guide at www.southcarolina7.com, reinforcing SCDNR’s commitment to environmental stewardship.