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Edisto River: North America's Black Water Crown Jewel -

That's the title of a 2010 calendar created by Larry Price Photography and published by Joggling Board Press. This 2010 calendar offers a glimpse of the images and narrative from an extraordinary book coming soon about the Edisto River.

Larry and Rosie Price of Barnwell, South Carolina, share their passions for the Edisto River in the pages of this calendar; and they are generously donating a percentage of total sales to Friends of the Edisto.

For more information about the calendar and options for purchasing it, Go to this link...
http://larrypricephoto.com/publications.html#EdistoRiver2010Calendar


Botany Bay Plantation Open For Public Access

Botany Bay Plantation, a 4,630-acre tract located on Edisto Island, is now open for public access. The tract is now managed by S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as a part of the agency's Wildlife Management Area (WMA) program. Recreational opportunities on Botany Bay Plantation WMA include seasonal hunting, catch and release fishing, birding and an interpretive driving trail. Botany Bay Plantation is an ecologically and historically significant property that was privately maintained until recently by former owner, Margaret Pepper. The late Mrs. Pepper preserved the natural integrity of the land and fostered a diverse array of habitats including maritime forests, salt marsh, tidal creeks, freshwater ponds and hammock islands. DNR's stewardship of the property will continue Peppers' customary legacy towards enhancing habitat for all wildlife species while providing public access including compatible educational and recreational opportunities and uses of the land. Regulations have been established by DNR to help navigate appropriate public uses of Botany Bay Plantation WMA. Hours for public access are one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Hunting will occur on the property and regulations will be clearly defined on the DNR's Web site. A driving tour showcases many of the WMA's unique features, including several archaeological structures of historical significance. The Sea Cloud landing on Ocella Creek offers a launch-site for car-top boats, such as canoes and kayaks. In the Jason's Lake complex, adult-youth catch and release fishing is allowed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and youth must be accompanied by no more than two adults age 18 or older, who are also eligible to fish. Shore-based fishing, shrimping and crabbing are allowed along the front beach area of the WMA. Access to the beach is limited to pedestrian travelers and bicyclists only, and pets are prohibited. Botany Bay Plantation WMA does not have public facilities, restrooms or trash receptacles. Visitors are required to sign in and out at the kiosk located at the main entrance off of the highway so that DNR managers can effectively monitor public use. Regulations specific to activities on Botany Bay Plantation WMA are posted at this kiosk. To get to Botany Bay Plantation WMA, travel down SC Highway 174 towards Edisto Beach. Turn left onto Botany Bay Road, located about 8.5 miles south of the McKinley Washington Bridge. Follow the dirt road about 2 miles to near where the road dead-ends. Turn left at the gate and into the property. Refer to the kiosk at the main entrance for maps and information. More information is available at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/botany/description.html or by contacting the DNR's Coastal Reserve Program at (843) 953-9300.



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