South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Board Meeting Agenda and Materials and Monthly Division Reports Board Meeting Scheduled for Videoconference https://scdnr2.webex.com/scdnr2/j.php?MTID=mb786d66feafef8aa7e4e0a0438488318 Meeting number (access code): 132 319 2411 Telephone: 1-844-992-4726 Access Code: 132 319 2411## March 18, 2021 10:00 AM Quick Tips and Logistics WebEx Video Conferencing Quick Tips Once you are logged into the WebEx meeting room this is the first screen you will see. Select “Start Meeting” Select “Mute” to eliminate all background noise. To see all the members in attendance you can select “Participants”. Select “chat” so that the host is always able to communicate with you. In the event of technical issues, the host will call you directly to assist you further. Agenda AGENDA SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD Virtual Meeting March 18, 2021 10:00 AM https://scdnr2.webex.com/scdnr2/j.php?MTID=mb786d66feafef8aa7e4e0a0438488318 Meeting number (access code): 132 319 2411 Telephone: 1-844-992-4726 Access Code: 132 319 2411## I. Call to Order ............................................................. Norman Pulliam, Chairman, SC DNR Board II. Videoconference Guidelines .............................................................. Valerie Shannon, Facilitator III. Invocation IV. Pledge of Allegiance............................................ Mike Hutchins, Vice Chairman, SC DNR Board V. Chairman’s Comments VI. Introduction of Guests ............ Emily Cope, Deputy Director for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries VII. Constituent Comments (Comments are limited to 5 minutes) ..................................... Emily Cope VIII. Approval of Minutes from February 18, 2021 meeting IX. Presentations/Commendations X. Advisory Committee Reports A. Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series ........................ Carlisle Oxner, DNR Board Representative B. Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries .................................................... Mike Hutchins, Chairman XI. Item(s) for Board Information A. Climate Update .................................... Hope Mizzell, Land, Water and Conservation Division B. Use of Prescribed Fire on DNR Properties ....................................................... Johnny Stowe Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division C. Overview of Category 1 Waterfowl Management Activities ................................... Emily Cope Deputy Director for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries D. Dewees Island Short Term Rental Framework Proposal .................................. Wendell Reilly President, Dewees Island POA XII. Director’s Briefings A. Executive Office .......................................................................Robert H. Boyles, Jr., Director 1. Legislative Report ........................................ Kevin R. Ryan, Director, Government Affairs 2. Environmental Report ......... Lorianne Riggin, Director, Office of Environmental Programs B. Deputy Directors’ Reports 1. Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries ................................................................... Emily Cope 2. Law Enforcement ......................................................................... COL Chisolm Frampton 3. Marine Resources.............................................................................................. Phil Maier 4. Administration ............................................................................................ Angie Cassella 5. Land, Water and Conservation ..................................................................... Ken Rentiers XIII. Item(s) for Board Action A. Dewees Island ................................................................. Shannon Bobertz, General Counsel B. Migratory Bird Season Recommendations ............................................................. Billy Dukes Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division C. Conservation District Commissioner Appointments/Reappointments .................. Ken Rentiers Deputy Director for Land, Water and Conservation D. Property Acquisition in Colleton County ............................................................... Ken Prosser Assistant Deputy Director, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries E. Property Acquisition in Chester County ............................................................... Ken Prosser F. Property Acquisition in Laurens County ............................................................... Ken Prosser XIV. Executive Session (if necessary) XV. Comments ........................................................................................................... Board Members XVI. Time and Location of Next Board Meeting ........................................................... Board Members XVII. Adjournment Minutes Revised Minutes Board of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Videoconference Meeting February 18, 2021 10:00 AM The regular meeting of the Board of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was held by videoconference at 10:00 a.m., February 18, 2021. Notice of the date, time and place of the meeting was posted and mailed to the news media. Chairman Norman Pulliam presided at the meeting. Board members present included Dr. Mark Hartley, Mike Hutchins, Jerry Lee, Carlisle Oxner, Jake Rasor, Jr. and Duane Swygert. Director Boyles and staff members of the Department of Natural Resources were present at the meeting. I. Call to Order Chairman Norman Pulliam called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. II. Invocation Chaplain Dave Tafaoa, SC Law Enforcement Assistance Program (SC LEAP), offered the invocation. III. Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Hutchins led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Chairman’s Comments Chairman Pulliam welcomed and thanked Board members for being present, in person or virtually, for this meeting. Chairman Pulliam expressed his appreciation to staff for keeping business going during this difficult time. V. Introduction of Guests Ken Rentiers, Deputy Director for Land, Water and Conservation, introduced Phil Goss, US Association of Reptile Keepers, Scott Whitaker, Coastal Conservation Association; and Austin Smallwood, SC Realtors Association. VI. Constituent Comments Mr. Rentiers informed the Board that Zybryus Heard has requested to comment to the Board. Mr. Heard did not respond when called on for comment. VII. Approval of Minutes Chairman Pulliam asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the January 21, 2021, January 26, 2021 meeting minutes and the February 4, 2021 public meeting minutes. Mr. Hutchins made a motion that the Board approve the minutes of the January 21, 2021, January 26, 2021 and February 4, 2021 meetings as presented. Mr. Oxner seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. VIII. Presentations/Commendations A. Director Boyles commended Will Dillman, Emily Cope, Kevin Ryan, Van Whitehead, Sandy Rucker, Shannon Bobertz, Valerie Shannon and Melissa Griffin for their assistance in coordinating the February 4, 2021 Public Meeting on Nonnative Wildlife. Minutes – DNR Board Meeting February 18, 2021 Page 2 of 5 B. Director Boyles commended a diverse group of employees from all divisions and the Executive Office who served on the Employee Morale Task Force that was formed following our employee survey to develop actionable items to address employee concerns. Members included: Lorianne Riggin, Keya Jackson, Shari Tolen, FSGT Dale Gibson, INV Damian Yongue, FSGT Brian Crawford, LCPL Kendall Lownsbury, LCPL Shawn Hanna, PFC Jordan Hawkins, PFC Brant Elliott, Hope Mizzell, Sean Taylor, Jacky Steen, Deanne Myrick, Joshua Boatwright, Matthew Brown, Maia Ingle, Ben Dyar, Tracey Smart, Olivia Bueno, Tony Reed, Tiffany Haggins, Tanner Arrington, Terrence Tomlin, Bonnie Greenwood, Jenni Chrislip, Willie Simmons, Sarah Chabaane, Will Dillman, Preston Chrisman, Alicia Farrell, and Ken Forrester. C. Director Boyles commended Stephen Czwartacki and Jeff Brunson of Marine Resources for going above and beyond to assist a stranded commercial fisherman. D. Director Boyles commended Bill Marshall of Land, Water and Conservation for completing the Scenic River Management Plan for the Black River. IX. Advisory Committee Reports A. Heritage Trust Mr. Rasor reported that the Heritage Trust Advisory Board met virtually on February 11, 2021. The Advisory Board received an overview on Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. The Advisory Board received updates on the Botany and Plant Conservation Program and the Cultural Heritage Trust Program. The Advisory Board approved several property items which will come before the Board later in the meeting. B. Land, Water and Conservation Mr. Rentiers reported that the Land, Water and Conservation Advisory Committee met virtually on February 16, 2021. The Advisory Committee received updates on the Climatology Program and the Flood Mitigation Program. The Advisory Committee approved conservation district commissioner appointments and reappointments, which will come before the Board at the March 2021 meeting. X. Items for Board Information A. Climate Update Hope Mizzell, Land, Water and Conservation Division, provided an overview of recent winter weather. Dr. Mizzell provided rainfall totals, precipitation percentiles, streamflow, lake levels, ground-water monitoring wells around the state, precipitation forecast and temperature forecast. B. Sunday Hunting on Wildlife Management Areas Emily Cope, Deputy Director for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, informed the Board that there has been some interest in opening WMA’s to Sunday Hunting.