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The Citizens have spoken…about Passive Parks

September 12, 2016 by Rural & Critical

Over the last 15+ years the County has protected the important ecological, historic, and cultural resources of Beaufort County through the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program. The majority of the properties weren’t purchased specifically as parks, many can be opened up to public use and allow the important values of those properties to remain protected. […]

Filed Under: Conservation News, Crystal Lake Park, Okatie Regional Preserve, Passive Parks

Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration

September 1, 2016 by Rural and Critical

birds of prey flight demonstration

The Center for Birds of Prey will present a flight demonstration on Saturday, October 8 between 9 and 11am at the Beaufort Academy Athletic Field 240 Sam’s Point Road This event is free to the public and includes a one year membership in Beaufort County Open Land Trust Refreshments Served

Filed Under: Conservation News, Environment

Open Land Trust’s Annual Report highlights land protection efforts

June 22, 2016 by Rural & Critical

View or download the latest Annual Report from the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. The Trust administer’s the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program on behalf of Beaufort County. They highlight some of the properties that were protected over the last year made possible because of the funding available through the Rural and Critical Program. Great work by Beaufort County, […]

Filed Under: Conservation Easements, Conservation News, Environment, Marine Corps Air Station, Partnerships

Oyster Factory Park Improvements

May 13, 2016 by Rural & Critical

Oyster Factory Park

The Town of Bluffton held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 12, 2016 to celebrate the completion of the renovations at Oyster Factory Park. The improvements to the park include a new ramp and boat dock for better access to the May River as well as increased parking spaces and sidewalks. Oyster Factory park remains culturally […]

Filed Under: Conservation Easements, May River, Partnerships, Passive Parks, Waterways

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