ACE Basin, Protected estuary in South Carolina, United States
The ACE Basin spans 350,000 acres of marshes, wetlands, hardwood forests, and river systems at the convergence of three major waterways.
The area transformed from plantation agriculture to conservation land after the Civil War, with only three plantation houses remaining in the region.
The Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge maintains the Grove Plantation House, offering educational programs about coastal ecosystems.
Visitors access the reserve through U.S. Highway 17, with multiple boat landings managed by government agencies throughout the protected area.
The reserve protects endangered species including shortnose sturgeon, wood storks, loggerhead sea turtles, and bald eagles in their natural habitat.
Location: South Carolina
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 32.65390,-80.54500
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21
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