S.C. Code Ann. § 48-61-110: Public policy.

It is the policy of this State to recognize the conservation of natural resources as an important state interest and to encourage resource agencies, consistent with their statutory authority and missions, to support conservation through planning, grant program administration, land management, voluntary landowner partnerships, and activities that contribute to the establishment of protected land. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize the regulation of private property beyond statutory authority, require the acquisition of private land, or diminish private property rights.