On Wednesday, May 27, South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources announced that a recent study finds S.C. natural resources contribute $30 billion to our state's economy.

The 2009 study,

Underappreciated A ssets:

The Economic Impact of

South Carolina's Natural

Resources, by the USC Moore School of Business, finds that well- managed natural resources are essential for economic development. Blessed with incredible natural bounty and beauty, S.C.'s natural resources are essential for economic development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the state's economy.

The study documents activities dependent on our natural resources, such as wildlife related outdoor recreation and more.