Protected Acreage
Protected Land Figures 2/23/2015
Total Acres in COWASEE Basin: 315,000 Acres
Percentages
| Type | Percentage | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Public Conservation Land | 31% |
98,434 |
| Private Under Easement | 14% |
43,837 |
| Total Acres Conserved | 45% |
142,271 |
| Prospective Conservation Easements | 2% |
8,226 |
| Land Needed to be Protected | 53% |
164,411 |
Total Easement Acreage by Organization
| Organization | Acres |
|---|---|
| USDA Wetland Reserve Program | 12,666 |
| Congaree Land Trust | 25,398 |
| Ducks Unlimited | 5,773 |
Total Easement Acreage by County
| County | Acres |
|---|---|
| Calhoun | 8,921 |
| Kershaw | 5,596 |
| Richland | 11,403 |
| Sumter | 17,586 |
A map of the Conservation Success in the COWASEE Basin is provided in the Adobe PDF file format. Adobe® Reader® is required to open the file and is available as a free download from the Adobe® Web site.