A tremendous coastal experience. The Open Land Trust is joint-owner and manager of Widgeon Point Preserve. This unique 162 acre preserve, located in the heart of Beaufort County on Hwy 170 between the Broad and Chechessee Rivers, was purchase by the County and land trust in 2007. The property consists of a variety of habitats […]
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County Council Continues Commitment to Water Quality Protection in Beaufort County
Beaufort County Council approved the acquisition of an 11.92-acre tract near the Town of Port Royal, adjacent to the Shell Point neighborhood in Beaufort County, through the Rural & Critical Land Preservation Program on Monday night, July 27, 2015. This purchase again represents the County’s continuing commitment to preserving water quality.The property, known as “Shell […]
Open Land Trust Contract Renewed with Rural and Critical Lands Program
On June 8th, 2015 Beaufort County Council voted to award the contract to administer the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program to the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. The land trust has successfully administered the program for Beaufort County since 2010. “The Open Land Trust is thrilled to continue administering the Rural and Critical Lands Program to […]
2015 Report to Congress
In a recent report to Congress, the Department of Defense announced its annual accomplishments to promote innovative land conservation solutions around military installations. In the 2015 the Beaufort Rural and Critical Lands Programs remains one of the national leaders in preserving land to sustain the mission of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The […]