The S.C. Nature Conservancy acquired one of the largest undeveloped waterfront properties in coastal S.C. back in February. The purchase will ensure permanent protection for the 4,409-acre Gregorie Neck property with a conservation easement ensuring the Lowcountry wetlands are protected from future development. Flanked by deep water access on the Coosawhatchie and Tulifiny Rivers and bisected by Interstate 95, the property was listed for sale in 2023.
The S.C. Nature Conservancy paid $35 million for the 4,409 acre piece of land. The conservation easement was finalized on July 25, 2024, and is a momentous achievement in the continuing efforts to protect South Carolina’s natural resources.
Located in the heart of the Port Royal Sound and in proximity to MCAS Beaufort’s flight paths, this property was under increasing pressure from potential overdevelopment due to its access to major transportation and commercial markets. The effort to acquire and protect Gregorie Neck, which began in 2023, culminates in the permanent protection of this critical area through a permanent conservation easement. The land will now be safeguarded from development pressures that could negatively impact the region’s ecosystem.