Chechessee  River

Major Neighborhoods and Communities within the Chechessee River watershed

Callawassie Island, Spring Island, Old Chechessee neighborhood

"Stories of the Sound"  an ongoing project to document the experiences of folks that have spent their lives in the Lowcountry brought to you by JJK 4 Productions.

Interview of Perry Hubbard growing up on the Chechessee. Please view the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUfPVKraDq0&feature=youtu.be

Unique Natural Features

Lots of sandbars exposed at low tide

Wildlife of Interest

Oyster catcher 

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/oystercatcher/history.htm

Diamondback Terrapin

This area is a great shark nursery  

http://www.coastalkingdom.com/episodes/index-of-clips/item/atlantic-sharpnose-shark-juvenile

Check Your Local Shell fish Status 

http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/SFMA_18.pdf 

Please see our Blue Thumb to learn what actions you can take to protect your local watershed and all of Port Royal Sound.