About PIRLS
Pritchards Island in Beaufort, SC, is valued for its natural ecosystems, bird sanctuary status, coastal protection role, research opportunities, recreational value, and cultural significance. Its preservation and conservation efforts are essential to maintaining the island's ecological integrity and ensuring its benefits for future generations.
Pritchards Island is part of the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, a protected area managed by the SCDNR in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The SCDNR oversees the conservation and preservation of Pritchards Island's natural habitats and wildlife.
VISION:
IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE LOCATION ESTABLISH A WORLD CLASS MARINE SCIENCES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR UNDERSTANDING RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT OUR SHORELINES AND CRITICAL MARINE HABITATS
For more information on the University of South Carolina Beaufort and Pritchards Island https://academics.uscb.edu/natural-sciences/pritchards-island/index.html