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ACE Basin National Estuarine Research ReserveHome > ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve > ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve  ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. It"s named for the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers, which meander past cypress swamps, historic plantation homes, old rice fields and abundant tidal marshes to meet at South Carolina"s biologically rich St. Helena Sound. The ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve protects the natural beauty, abundant wildlife and unique cultural heritage of the area. In addition, the reserve preserves habitat for many endangered or threatened species, such as shortnose sturgeon, wood storks, loggerhead sea turtles and bald eagles. Directions: Headquartered 45 minutes south of Charleston, S.C., the reserve encompasses parts of Colleton, Charleston, Beaufort and Hampton counties. Address: ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve South Carolina Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 12559 Charleston, SC 29412 Phone: 803-762-5062 Email: nos.webnerrs@noaa.gov Maps: http://nerrs.noaa.gov/ACEBasin/ace_bound.html Website: National Estuarine Research Reserve System Website Organization: NOS - National Ocean Service |
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