It’s a really exciting time for the Waccamaw River Blue Trail! We have a strong partnership with a local chamber of commerce that has worked over the last several years to promote ecotourism and build support for conservation along the Waccamaw River Blue Trail, South Carolina’s only National Water Trail. To help further improve ecotourism to the Waccamaw River and Georgetown County, we have worked with our partners to connect tourists, the community and area businesses together and demonstrate the importance of the Waccamaw River to the local way of life and economy.
Posts Categorized: Economic
Watch Today – Economic Benefits Webinar
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week on Making the Case for the Economic Benefits of Water Trails? This month, we were joined by Natalie Warren Read more…
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week on Making the Case for the Economic Benefits of Water Trails? This month, we were joined by Natalie Warren Read more…
Funding Restored for the Land and Water Conservation Fund!
Success on Capitol Hill! Today, after expiring at the end of September, funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was restored! LWCF has been a staple funding source for communities across the country Read more…
Success on Capitol Hill! Today, after expiring at the end of September, funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was restored! LWCF has been a staple funding source for communities across the country Read more…
Revitalizing Local Economies through River Recreation
This blog is from our partner, Natalie Warren with the St. Croix River Association. She is an avid paddler, explorer and recently presented as a part of our monthly webinar series.
I discovered my love of paddling and the outdoors through exploring wild rivers. Read more…
December Webinar – Making the Economic Case for Water Trails
Join us for our monthly webinar series on Tuesday, December 15th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT as we dive into the economic benefits of river based recreation. Read more…
Join us for our monthly webinar series on Tuesday, December 15th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT as we dive into the economic benefits of river based recreation. Read more…
Funding Opportunity from EPA – Urban Waters Small Grant
Earlier this fall, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began soliciting proposals for projects that will advance EPA’s water quality and environmental justice goals. Proposed and eligible projects will address urban runoff pollution through diverse partnerships that produce multiple community benefits, with emphasis on underserved communities. Applications are due November 20th. Read more…
Earlier this fall, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began soliciting proposals for projects that will advance EPA’s water quality and environmental justice goals. Proposed and eligible projects will address urban runoff pollution through diverse partnerships that produce multiple community benefits, with emphasis on underserved communities. Applications are due November 20th. Read more…
99 Ways to Find Your Park!
In honor of the National Park Service’s 99th birthday on August 25, 2015, they created a list of 99 Ways to #FindYourPark. The list includes a wide range of activities that you can do in urban parks, nature parks, historic parks, and everything in between. Read more…
In honor of the National Park Service’s 99th birthday on August 25, 2015, they created a list of 99 Ways to #FindYourPark. The list includes a wide range of activities that you can do in urban parks, nature parks, historic parks, and everything in between. Read more…
Summer Fun on the Verde
Today’s post is a guest blog by Susan Culp, our Verde River Coordinator.
Summers in Arizona are hot, and when the thermometer starts creeping up above the 110 mark, it’s time to beat the heat of the urban jungle and escape up north to bask in the cooler temperatures. Read more…
Summers in Arizona are hot, and when the thermometer starts creeping up above the 110 mark, it’s time to beat the heat of the urban jungle and escape up north to bask in the cooler temperatures. Read more…
Visit the Waccamaw! New film features the Blue Trail
Slow-moving blackwater. Untouched cypress vistas. Swallowtail kites and ospreys soaring overhead. Our new film features the many treasures of South Carolina’s Waccamaw River Blue Trail.
Come explore the Waccamaw with its extensive unique wetlands and wildlife habitat, rich history, and endless recreation opportunities. American Rivers helped launch the Waccamaw River Blue Trail in 2009 to improve recreation, increase community involvement, support conservation, and help citizens and decision makers embrace the river as a community asset.
Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River is ideal for canoeing and kayaking and provides a memorable experience for all. Families enjoy paddling and watching otters and other wildlife. Anglers enjoy the year-round fishing. Birders visit to spot the red cockaded woodpecker, along with an abundance of herons and egrets.
Come explore, learn more, and plan your trip to the Waccamaw River Blue Trail!
Slow-moving blackwater. Untouched cypress vistas. Swallowtail kites and ospreys soaring overhead. Our new film features the many treasures of South Carolina’s Waccamaw River Blue Trail.
Come explore the Waccamaw with its extensive unique wetlands and wildlife habitat, rich history, and endless recreation opportunities. American Rivers helped launch the Waccamaw River Blue Trail in 2009 to improve recreation, increase community involvement, support conservation, and help citizens and decision makers embrace the river as a community asset.
Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River is ideal for canoeing and kayaking and provides a memorable experience for all. Families enjoy paddling and watching otters and other wildlife. Anglers enjoy the year-round fishing. Birders visit to spot the red cockaded woodpecker, along with an abundance of herons and egrets.
Come explore, learn more, and plan your trip to the Waccamaw River Blue Trail!
Mini-Adventure along the Hot Verde
Arizona summers are hot, hot, hot! – Fortunately, communities in Northern Arizona’s Verde Valley find solace in the cool currents of the Verde River. Read more…
Arizona summers are hot, hot, hot! – Fortunately, communities in Northern Arizona’s Verde Valley find solace in the cool currents of the Verde River. Read more…