DNR Media Contacts:
Columbia - Brett Witt (803) 667-0696
Clemson - Greg Lucas (864) 654-1671, ext.22
Charleston - (803) 667-0696
Spokesman - Mike Willis (803) 734-4133
After Hours Radio Room - (803) 955-4000

DNR News
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P 0 Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

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View autumn leaf colors at state heritage preserves

As the chlorophyll fades the green color disappears, allowing other colors to become visible. The green is first replaced by orange or yellow-orange, then by red. Brown is the last color to appear, just before the dry, dead leaf falls off the tree.

• Multi-year research improves knowledge about sea turtles
  
• Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
  
• Youth raccoon hunt is Oct. 20 in Darlington
  
• View autumn leaf colors at state heritage preserves
  
• Savannah River committee to meet Oct. 12 in Columbia
  
• Wildlife, Fisheries Committee meets Oct. 16 in McCormick County
  
• Loggerhead sea turtle tagging project subject of Oct. 17 Charleston lecture
  
• Natural Resources Board meets Oct. 19 in Columbia
  
• Savannah River Joint Committee meets Oct. 16 in Clemson
• $1.8 million avian oil spill response facility opens in Awendaw
  
• Striper fishing clubs donate $12,000 to DNR
  
• Venison is not only source of toxoplasmosis parasite
  
• Hunters should not be concerned with eating venison
  
• DNR honors 2007 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
  
• Special Sumter County youth deer hunt will be held Nov. 3
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
  
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
  
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable