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Agency official calls removal of abandoned boats an act of environmental stewardship
Summary
At a coastal event, an agency official said removing abandoned and derelict boats across South Carolina is "an act of environmental stewardship and maritime responsibility," warning that decaying vessels threaten fisheries, recreation and coastal ecosystems; no timetable or funding details were provided in the remarks.
An agency official urged immediate action to remove abandoned boats from South Carolina’s waterways, saying the work is "far more than just the removal of abandoned boats" and characterizing it as "an act of environmental stewardship and maritime responsibility." The official framed the effort as necessary to protect fisheries, recreation and the coastal ecosystems that support tourism.
The official said "South Carolina…
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