SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, announced January 29, 2019 that Lake Murray will begin refilling as the scheduled drawdown period had ended. The drawdown began in October 2018 to control aquatic weeds and water quality. Starting Friday, Feb. 1, the lake level will slowly rise. By Spring, the lake should return to its normal …
Lake Murray Country offers a FREE Visitors Guide to all things you need to know to plan a visit to Lake Murray. Check out their Guide and plan your next trip. View the Guide
We have a new Events Calendar! See Lake Murray and Columbia Events on the weekend and throughout the week. View calendar DAY TRIP DESTINATIONS Ridgeway, South Carolina A short 45-minute drive from Lake Murray, the town of Ridgeway embodies the heart and soul of a small Southern town. Located off I-77 North, Ridgeway holds the …
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Director Alvin Taylor has been awarded the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Legacy Award. On November 14, 2018 Director Taylor was presented with the award for his dedication to conservation efforts. Read more and see photo: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2018/nov/nov16_legacyaward.html
Live on Lake Murray? Have you boated on the lake recently? You may have noticed a lot of native aquatic plants on the shoreline. Much of this vegetation, southern naiad, is a primary food source for some of the waterfowl and invertebrates that call Lake Murray home. The triploid grass carp, stocked to control the hydrilla, …
SCE&G Schedules October Drawdown of Lake Murray A drawdown of Lake Murray is scheduled to begin in October to control aquatic weeds and water quality. Lowering of the lake will continue until it reaches an elevation target in the 350-foot range by mid-December, remaining at that elevation until approximately the end of January 2019. Read …
Whether you want to observe the purple martins, listen to a live band on the lake, or take a sunset sail, Lake Murray, South Carolina offers it all! This is a growing list of events and activities available around Lake Murray. Many events are seasonal. Please visit each website (or click on the name) to …
Download the 2018 South Carolina Hurricane Guide from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD). Available in English and Spanish. https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/
In a post from June 2018, smartsset.com,used Census Bureau data to find out where are millennials moving. They compiled alist of the top 10 locations in America and Columbia, South Carolina ranks #2. Why? Cost of a mortgage and availability of “trendy” foods is listed among many reasons why millennials will move to a new …
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) describes the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposal to upgrade the I-20/26/126 corridor. Comments on the proposal from the public are welcome and due by September 17, 2018. Visit their website to read the draft proposal and learn ow to submit your comments: http://www.scdotcarolinacrossroads.com/DEIS/