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Sub-Map 1: Public Access

To attract the public to South Carolina’s protected lands, and possibly generate funds, accessibility to protected lands needs to exist. In order to identify areas of public access interests, two models are used: one for land, the other on water. Public Lands Access represents lands of interest for developing public access. Lands of higher rankings are more cost effective for maintaining public access due to the proximity to existing protected lands, or fill a public access “desert” – e.g. an area where public access is particularly lacking. Boating Access identifies river segments with poor boating access. Placing boat ramps or hand-carry boat launches on stretches with poor boating access can encourage the public to recreate on South Carolina’s rivers, as well as providing boating access for law enforcement.

Public Access

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