In the News
The Euhaw District – Why it Matters
Jasper County, which makes up about a third of the Port Royal Sound watershed, is ranked among the fastest-growing counties in the United States right now. The Jasper County Council is considering rezoning a portion of the county — the historic Euhaw District along the banks of the Upper Broad River and Euhaw Creek — to conserve the natural spaces and buffers that keep our marshes and waters healthy. But the fate of that proposed rezoning is in limbo. Learn more about the significance of the Euhaw District for the future of our communities and the health of the Port Royal Sound.
Meet a few locals who have spent their lives studying our fascinating Lowcountry marshes
Click here to read the full article Keepers of the marsh STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA STAFF There’s magic in our marshes. Thanks to the sprawling wetlands that curl and entwine themselves around our home, we can always smell what the tide is doing. We...
What Exactly Are Living Shorelines?
What are living shorelines? Learn about them and how to get involved in a living shoreline installation project this spring!
Bluffton Protection of Wetlands
Bluffton is the first municipal government in South Carolina to protect freshwater wetlands in wake of CWA rollback
Celebrating Salt Water on World Water Day 2025
Celebrating the salt water of the Port Royal Sound on World Water Day
The Real Marsh Madness
March is the month to start going mad for the productivity of the marshes in the Port Royal Sound watershed!
Port Royal Sound Foundation Seeks Summer Intern
Job Title: Summer Intern Statement of Job: The Summer Intern will work cooperatively with the Port Royal Sound Foundation Staff on supporting educational programs, creating curriculum for young visitors, aiding with summer camps, providing animal care, and educating...
World Wetlands Day – Here and Around the World
February 2nd is World Wetlands Day – a day to celebrate the value wetlands provide to the world, and right here in the Port Royal Sound.
Bargain Box awards PRSF grant in support of educational programming
Bargain Box awards PRSF grant in support of educational programming January 22, 2025 The Port Royal Sound Foundation has been awarded a generous grant from the Bargain Box of Hilton Head in support of their educational programming. Funds will be used to support field...
Courtney Kimmel Named Director of Conservation at Port Royal Sound Foundation
Courtney Kimmel Named Director of Conservation at Port Royal Sound Foundation Beaufort, SC — The Port Royal Sound Foundation (PRSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Kimmel as its full-time Director of Conservation, which is also a new position for...