Lake Murray Shoreline Habitat Enhancement

Lake Murray, also known as the "Crown Jewel of the Midlands," is an amazing environmental resource. A reservoir of more than 50,000 acres, it is an abundant resource for drinking water, hydroelectric power, recreation and fisheries. The Lake Murray Shoreline Habitat Enhancement Project is a cooperative effort between SCE&G, the Department of Natural Resources and other lake interest groups to improve the shoreline's appearance, help control erosion, re-establish shoreline vegetation, protect water quality and provide improved habitat for fish and other wildlife. 

As part of our Shoreline Enhancement Project and our emphasis on making citizens aware of the value of shoreline vegetation to control erosion, we have developed guidelines and policies concerning excavation and dock permitting, which can be found by going to our Lake Murray Management Website.