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Groups Reach Consensus on Proposed Groin for Folly Beach County Park
After working together for the past several months, the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) and the Coastal Conservation League (CCL) have come to an agreement regarding monitoring of impacts associated with the proposed groin for Folly Beach County Park. The groin permit application is still being considered by public agencies for approval. Based on this agreement, CCL will not challenge the permits for the project, if they are issued. CCL urges the regulatory agencies to use their best judgement in making the permit decisions.
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Natural & Cultural History at your Fingertips with the new Cell Phone Tour at Palmetto Islands
What if you could have your own personal guide join you on your park visit to describe the natural and cultural history of everything you see? Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant is making that happen. The park’s new interpretive cell phone tour, which opened Fall 2011, allows visitors to access audio recordings, photos, and videos about Palmetto Islands County Park.
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Folly Beach County Park to Remain Closed for Rest of 2011
Due to the heavy erosion caused by Hurricane Irene, Folly Beach County Park will remain closed to the general public through the end of 2011. A structural evaluation is planned and once conducted will assist staff in determining the steps needed before reopening the park in 2012.
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Moody’s Investor Services Gives Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission its Highest Rating
[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – On May 26, 2011, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was the proud recipient of a Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, a leading provider of credit ratings, research and risk analysis for public agencies. Comparative to a financial management report card, this rating reflects CCPRC’s financial stability in a bond market for 2011 bonds. The Aaa designation reflects the highest possible rating for a government entity, and is a first for CCPRC.
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National Beach Safety Week May 23-30
Each year the United States Lifesaving Association sponsors National Beach Safety Week in an effort to remind beachgoers to use caution in the aquatic environment. The objective of National Beach Safety Week is to make citizens aware of the need to be safe while in and near the water. In conjunction with National Beach Safety Week, beach safe demonstrations will be held on Saturday, May 28. Beach-goers and the general public are encouraged to attend and watch these demonstrations.
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CCPRC Purchases McLeod Plantation
On February 28, 2011, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
(CCPRC) purchased McLeod Plantation on James Island. The property was purchased from the
Trustees of Historic Charleston Foundation for $3.3 million.
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Park Center to be Dedicated to Former Commissioner
The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission is set to dedicate a building at one of the agency’s parks to a former commissioner. On February 24, the park center at Palmetto Islands County Park will be named in honor of Mr. E. Donald Pounder, chairman emeritus of CCPRC.
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Wannamaker County Park Opens 2.5 Miles of Renovated Trails
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is proud to announce the completion of a nature trails project at its North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. The agency was able to add and renovate a combined 2.5 miles of nature trails.
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