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Published on May 12, 2009

South Carolina has an abundance of rivers. From whitewater to wide water, there are ample opportunities to wet a hook, or just yourself. You can do both here on the Edisto River here in Colleton County.

 

 

https://youtu.be/bXF8qNxRJD4

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The Edisto River Treehouse is only accessible by canoe, so you'll have to plan your trip wisely! And don't forget to check out the other two treehouses while visiting. This is truly a treehouse island!

https://youtu.be/42sdeYO_BnE 

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Please visit original article HERE.  Article only partially published in this post. 

BY VINCENT J. MUSI for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 

PUBLISHED 

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For Original Article and Application Information, CLICK HERE.

 

Application Open: August 1
Submission Deadline: September 15
Award Announced: October 1
Tree Awards Pickup: October 26

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For full original article, please click here. 

2019 Legislative Summary

Submitted by Congaree Riverkeeper on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 12:51 

The South Carolina Legislature has wrapped up the 2019 session (well, almost), and it was a pretty great year for conservation. Here's how Congaree Riverkeeper's top issues played out, as well as a few other conservation highlights.

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This guidebook highlights boating access across the entire Edisto River Basin, from the North and South Forks, the main stem, and down to the coastal waters of the Edisto Basin; and the guide is printed on waterproof material for use in your boat. The guidebook is being sold for $10 per copy.  Directions for how to order or pickup a copy are provided at the DNR website.  http://www.dnr.sc.gov/water/river/edisto-guide

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The Spirit of the River event was held at Givhans Ferry State Park on Saturday, August 12, 2017. For the second year, FRED partnered with the South Carolina Paddlesports Industry Association (SCPIA) to bring this event to the Ridgeville area of the Edisto watershed.

Music was provided by the Randy Lucas Trio from Columbia, BBQ lunch was served from Dukes of Ridgeville, Sean Poppy and the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Outreach department provided a wildlife encounter, and a panel discussion of Water Policy Issues affecting the Edisto was featured.

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CLICK to view archived video of House Oversight Committee Hearing with DHEC