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Leaving a Legacy

...for future generations.

The Congaree Land Trust was founded in 1992 by seven individuals with a commitment to conserving the natural and scenic lands of central South Carolina.

Our mission

To promote voluntary conservation of scenic lands, open spaces, farms, forests, natural areas, and significant habitats in central South Carolina.

Successful
land
conservation
efforts

conserved water quality & quantity
agri-business Economic Development
protected
habitats
air quality
recreational opporunities

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IN OUR 30 YEAR HISTORY, THE CONGAREE LAND TRUST HAS CONSERVED AROUND 90,000+ ACRES REPRESENTING 202 PROPERTIES OF PRIORITY CONSERVATION LAND IN 14 COUNTIES ACROSS THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Landowner
Conservation
Easements

A conservation easement (CE) is a legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization that permanently protects a property from development and subdivision, forever — regardless of future changes in ownership. It is the ultimate property right.

A CE is ideal for landowners who want to see the character, uses, and beauty of their land maintained in the future. You continue to own and live on the land, and manage it as before whether it be farming, forestry, hunting, fishing, or general outdoor recreation. You are still able to sell the property or leave it to your heirs, but the Land Trust accepts the responsibility to monitor the easement and enforce its terms forever.

Community
and Business
Engagement

There is power and innovation generated through cross-sector partnerships. It is with this in mind that CLT has formed a business and conservation partnership initiative focused on economic and conservation issues essential to a thriving community.

Other ways to
support CLT

Support for Congaree Land Trust and investment in


— a way of life, and legacy for future generations.
Support

Congaree Land Trust is


It is about protecting our way of life.

bike

play

walk

camp

kayak

paddle

hunt

farm

fish

Join the Cause

It's about more than acres.

Support Land Conservation

It is about more than acres, it is about maintaining our way of life.

The land has defined us for generations. It is South Carolina’s number one economic driver, it is where we go for our recreation, it is what we rely on for our basic needs. South Carolina is experiencing unprecedented growth. The Congaree Land Trust is working to ensure there are land conservation priorities to protect our quality of life.

You can be a part of that work.
You can help us maintain your way of life.

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Upcoming events

Get outside and Join us!

We offer some of the best nature outings in town!

Scroll or click right for upcoming events...

Apr

1

6 pm - 9pm

Game & Garden Soiree 2026 - Save the Date!

SC State Museum

Presented by First Citizens Bank & Jim Hudson Automotive Group Sponsorship inquires? Contact carla@congareelt.org 803 988 0000

Apr

25

10 am to Noon

Columbia City Nature Challenge

Camp Discovery

Family-friendly nature walk & educational activities including documenting nature sightings with the iNaturalist app! Registration Opens 3/25/26

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When a community creates shared goals and understands the value of their landscapes, more than acres will be conserved — a lifestyle will be passed on. Get involved!



 
 
 
 
 

Thank you for your support.