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Welcome to Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District

Welcome to Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District Welcome to Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District Welcome to Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District

(843)-255-7306  bswcd@islc.net

Covid Office hours: 

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

9:00 AM  to Noon 

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About Us

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Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District is made up of a volunteer board of five commissioners, two appointed by the state and three elected in the general election. Three associate commissioners volunteer their experience and expertise to the board of commissioners.

L-R Claude McLeod, Marc Cribb, DNR Land Conservation Director, Alan Ulmer, & Luke Inabinett

The Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Alan A. Ulmer, Jr. Chairperson (A)

Claude E. McLeod, Jr. Vice-Chairperson (A)

Denise M. Parsick, Secretary/Treasurer (E)

Luke Inabinett, Commissioner (E)

Danni Lesesne, Commissioner (E)

Art Holland, Associate

Carol Murphy, Associate

Howard Heckrotte, Associate

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District Employees

Board of Commissioners

District Employees

Shelby Berry, District Manager

Debby Way, Education Specialist

Cindy Jani, Education Specialist

John O'Connell, Education Specialist

Phyllis Atkins, Community Health, Safety & Trails Specialist


The Conservation Partnership

USDA-NRCS & SC DNR

Working with Federal and State Governments

We are the local county partner for USDA- NRCS, Natural Resources Conservation Service. USDA-NRCS provides Farm Bill Programs  and technical assistance for agriculture producers in Beaufort County.

Our Commission is guided by SC DNR Land Conservation Division and they help with technical & education assistance.

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EQIP Conservation Practices

Our USDA-NRCS District Conservationist helps many agricultural producers in Beaufort County practice good conservation methods that preserve soil and protect water quality. They are "Helping People Help the Land". See link below to find out more about Farm Bill programs.

USDA-NRCS
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SCDNR Land Conservation Division

SC Department of Natural Resources leads the conservation districts throughout the state to advise them on policies and procedures according to state law. 

Coastal and local DNR staff help with education programs, training, and on the ground conservation such as oyster restoration projects.

SC DNR

2019 Annual Report

2019 BSWCD annual report (pdf)Download

Come see us at Crystal Lake Park, Lady's Island

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Come See Us at Crystal Lake Park!

We are in the Crystal Lake Park office building on Lady's Island Drive on the corner of  Rue du Bois.

 See map below.

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About the Park

Crystal Lake Park is a passive Beaufort County park.             Enjoy hiking around the lake on the boardwalk and dirt trail or relax on the dock to view birds and other wildlife. Fishing is catch and release only.

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A variety of species can be seen at Crystal Lake.

Several species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, trees, plants and insects can be seen at Crystal Lake Park. Salt water flows into the lake making it brackish so it's not unusual to see a shrimp, small crabs, or saltwater fish.


Contact Us

Get in Touch!

Beaufort Conservation District

124 Ladys Island Dr, Ladys Island, SC 29907 Mailing: PO Box 70 Port Royal, SC 29935

(843) 255-7306

Hours

Covid 19 Hours:

Monday 9am to noon

Wednesday 9am to noon

Friday 9am to noon


****No one will be permitted in building unless an appointment   has been scheduled.  






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