Every July 1, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) updates the state's fishing regulations. This year, the changes are Read More
Beaufort Terrapin Project Kicks Off Year 3
Ask Chris his favorite time of year, and he'll tell you it's when the weather turns warm, the days stretch longer, and he finds himself knee-deep in Read More
Turning the Tide on Plastic in PRS
Jackhammers, Pluff Mud & a Dream
Salt marshes, thick with pluff mud and dominated by spartina grasses, are in a constant state of change. If you have experienced tidal cycles in the Read More
Burning by Design: How Prescribed Fire Protects Our Landscapes
As temperatures drop, dew points spike in the evenings, and winds head offshore, you may start to see large plumes of smoke on the horizon throughout Read More
2025 in Review: It’s Been a BIG Year!
2025 has been a big year for the Port Royal Sound Foundation and our work in monitoring, research, and conservation. As we wrap up 2025 and gear up Read More
Deck the Halls for the Christmas Bird Count
As the most celebrated holiday of the year approaches and the excitement of gift-giving, tree decorating, and family gatherings builds, bird Read More
In Celebration of the Eastern Oyster
Although the oyster harvesting season officially opened on October 1 in South Carolina, the dropping water and air temperatures, along with the Read More
Announcing: PRS Year-Long Fishing Challenge for REEL Science
In 2024, we discovered that the data collected over the 10 days of the tournament offered an incredible snapshot of what was happening across the Read More
Two Wins for Conservation in the Lowcountry
Zoning may sound wonky and boring, but it's the tool communities use to shape the future of their region. It creates the legal rulebook for land-use Read More
Protecting the St. Helena CPO & the Pine Island Proposal
Beaufort County's Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) is a zoning tool to protect the cultural, historic, and environmental character of St. Helena's Read More
Health of Euhaw Creek & Future of Tickton Hall are Intertwined
A decision about the annexation, upzoning, and development of Tickton Hall is imminent. It will affect the health of Euhaw Creek. Read More











