SC considers protecting nearly 6,000 acres ‘of critical importance’ near Grand Strand river

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s natural resources agency is eyeing nearly 6,000 acres for protection along a river that runs from the North Carolina line to Georgetown.

The projects, which could cost about $19.5 million, received initial approval from a financial oversight board of legislators this week. If everything works out, the land — parceled into five separate purchases — could add onto the 8,600-acre Waccamaw Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.

The 5,728 acres …

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