May River

Major Neighborhoods and Communities within the May River watershed

Old Town Bluffton, Palmetto Bluff,  Gasciogne Bluff, May River Plantation, Hampton Hall, The Farm at Buckwalter, Hampton Lakes, Rose Dhu Creek Plantation

"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 Jesse Hancock by Chris Marsh about the Bluffton Oyster Factory. Please view the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlugPEt3FEg&feature=youtu.be

Unique Natural Features

Designated as an “Outstanding Resource Water” by South Carolina DHEC

Wildlife of Interest

Eastern oyster 

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/pub/seascience/oyster.html 

A great place to see lots of dolphin strand feeding  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=319BaI-gLVo

Great trout and flounder fishing

Check Your Local Shell fish Status 

http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/SFMA_19.pdf 

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

May River Watershed Action Plan: http://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/Documents/May%20River/May%20River%20Watershed%20Action%20Plan%20Draft/MRWAP_11_1_11_for%20Council-Good.pdf