Courtesy boat inspections offered on state waterways during July 4 holiday

By SCDNR

To ensure the safety of people and waterways during the July 4 holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division will conduct courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the ‘State.

SCDNR boating safety and law enforcement officers will conduct quick but thorough inspections to verify required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations.

Individuals who do not follow safety rules or registration requirements will not be ticketed during free inspections. Instead, they will have the opportunity to correct the problem before putting their boat in the water. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.

To report boating violations, such as reckless driving or impaired boating, call SCDNR’s 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cell phone.

To obtain a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to learn about local boating safety courses, or to obtain a Free Floatation Plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit www.dnr.sc.gov/. education/boated.html.

Fourth of July Holiday Boat Inspection Locations:

Thursday July 4:

– Spartanburg County: Lake Bowen Landing, 10 a.m. to noon

– Pickens County: Twin Lakes Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon

– York County: Allison Creek Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon

– Marion County: Galivants Ferry, Little Pee Dee River, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Larry Coon Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon

– Richland County: Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Horry County: Bass Pro Shop, Intracoastal Waterway, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Charleston County: Wappoo Cut Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Beaufort County: Lemon Island Landing, Okatie, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday July 5:

– Anderson County: River Fork Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon

– Oconee County: South Cove County Park, 10 a.m. to noon

– Darlington County: Highway 34 Cashua Ferry Landing, 10 a.m. to noon

– Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Landing, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Dreher Island State Park, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Saluda County: SCE&G Ramp #4, Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to noon

– Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, Stono River, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Charleston County: Buck Hall Landing, McClelanville, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Georgetown County: Carrol Campbell Landing, Sampit River, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday July 6:

– McCormick County: Dorn Landing, Lake Thurmond, 10 a.m. to noon

– Greenwood County: Lake Greenwood State Park, 10 a.m. to noon

– Oconee County: Seneca Creek, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon

– York County: Allison Creek Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon

– Chesterfield County: Lake HB Robinson, 10 a.m. to noon

– Richland County: Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon

– Charleston County: Remley’s Point Landing, Mt. Pleasant, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Berkeley County: William H. Dennis Landing, Tail Race Canal, Moncks Corner, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Horry County: Johnny Causey Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday July 13:

– Beaufort County: Beaufort Water Festival, Battery Creek Boat Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.