2025 ACE Basin NWR Edisto Unit - A Refuge for Waterfowl

The Edisto Unit of the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge is tucked away on the southern edge of Charleston County, with historic impoundments on the banks of the Edisto River. Taking the last left turn off of Highway 17 onto Parkers Ferry Road heading east will lead you to the refuge, but a brief stretch on a dirt road and rock road will slow down the drive. Which simply means a commitment of time is required to visit this refuge, but once on site the miles of roads and trails open to hiking offers easy access to nature.

Migratory Waterfowl in the Grove Impoundment 2/5/25

 Brett Craig is the Refuge Manager at the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and has worked there since 2010. “The Edisto Unit is comprised of 7300-acres, with the prominent Grove Plantation house at the end of an avenue of oaks, serving as the Refuge office,” said Craig. “Right now due to staffing cutbacks, there is only one other employee working here, and then other U.S. Fish and Wildlife employees rotate through for work like prescribed fire or large maintenance projects.”

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