Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will host an In-Stride Brief at Elliott’s Beach, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRDPI), highlighting the ongoing progress and future direction of the Living Shoreline and Smart Reef Program currently underway along the installation’s vulnerable coastal environments.
The briefing will provide program updates focused on shoreline resiliency initiatives at the MCRDPI and other programs throughout the Broad River, Battery Creek, and Port Royal Sound, while emphasizing the importance of collaborative environmental stewardship across South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
The project represents a unique partnership between military leadership, academic institutions, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local governments working together to address coastal erosion, habitat degradation, sea level rise, and storm resilience through innovative nature-based infrastructure.
Participants include representatives from Global Eco Adventure (GEA), Coastal Carolina University, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRDPI), the Town of Port Royal, USC-Beaufort, the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA), and the Pritchards Island Research and Living Shoreline Coalition (PIRLS).
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This activity is not open to the public, but we encourage folks to explore the Spanish Moss Trail in downtown Beaufort. This scenic rail-trail offers a wonderful way to experience the beauty and history of the Lowcountry, winding through picturesque neighborhoods, wetlands, and natural areas. Whether you’re walking, running, or biking, the Spanish Moss Trail is a great way to get outside and enjoy one of South Carolina’s treasured community trails.
Honorary Team for the Day
