Cooper River Corridor Project nominated for AHRI status

The Cooper River Corridor Project, initiated in 1989, has been nominated for federal support as part of the Heritage Rivers Initiative. Siting and land clearing policies on the property are followed to minimize disruption to the ecology and to preserve the archeological value of the site.

In fall 1995, the Cooper River Corridor Project initiated a community-based planning process to develop a common vision and recommendations for the protection and enhancement of the river’s natural, cultural, and economic resources.

The goal was to preserve historic and natural resources for future generations; to ensure greater access to parks, recreation areas, and other public amenities; and to increase opportunities and improve quality of life through community-based education and well-managed economic development.

This pristine area is home to the largest bald eagle nesting area in the state, thousands of acres of wetlands and pine forests, and three national historic landmarks.