Congaree National Park News
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Feral Hog Management to Occur During Fireflies Closure
May 10, 2023 | 2:09 pm
Congaree National Park will be conducting feral hog management work over the next two weeks during the resource management closure in place for the protection of the synchronous firefly habitat during their active period of synchronization.
Congaree National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Change to Park Policy Permitting Dogs on Boardwalk Trail
April 6, 2023 | 3:52 pm
Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on potential changes to the park’s policy permitting dogs on the Boardwalk Loop Trail. Current regulations permit dog owners and their pets to use the park’s 2.6 mile boardwalk as long as dogs are kept on a leash no more than 6 feet in length and all pet waste is cleaned up. Proposed changes to current park policy are being considered for the protection of park visitors and resources in light of increased visitation to the park and instances of dogs off leash and pet waste being left behind on the Boardwalk Loop Trail.
Congaree National Park Announces Details for 2023 Firefly Viewing Event
March 24, 2023 | 11:22 am
Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2023 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event, which will take place on May 13-16 and May 19-24,2023, and will offer the public opportunities to observe the synchronous fireflies.
Congaree National Park Planning to Conduct Prescribed Burn
March 4, 2023 | 11:43 am
Park rangers from Congaree National Park and other NPS units, along with staff from the SC Forestry Commission, are planning to conduct a prescribed burn between Wednesday, March 8 and Friday, March 10, weather and conditions permitting, in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton West Units. Originally planned for last fall, this operation is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan.
Congaree National Park Increasing Nightly Campground Fees
December 1, 2022 | 2:43 pm
Congaree National Park will be implementing an increase in nightly reservation fees for campsites in the park's designated frontcountry campgrounds. Increased reservation rates will be effective starting January 1, 2023
Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burn November 2022
November 3, 2022 | 9:28 am
Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 9, weather and conditions permitting. The fire will be conducted in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton West Units and encompass approximately 300 acres. The fire is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan.
Partial Backcountry Closures Planned for Weekdays in October
October 8, 2022 | 10:35 am
Congaree National Park staff are planning wildlife management operations in backcountry areas on several weekdays from October 11 through October 27, 2022. Several backcountry areas will be closed to anglers, paddlers, hikers and campers during these windows, The entire park will remain open on weekends throughout October.
Feral Hog Management to Occur During Upcoming Fireflies Closure
May 12, 2022 | 4:30 pm
Staff from Congaree National Park, along with staff from USDA APHIS and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, will be conducting scheduled feral hog management work during the upcoming closure of the frontcountry areas for the synchronized fireflies. Work will take place on non-event nights.
Park Staff to Conduct Prescribed Burn
April 19, 2022 | 4:39 pm
Congaree National Park staff will be conducting a prescribed burn on Friday, April 22. This burn is being done in order to meet fuel reduction and habitat restoration goals.
Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burn
March 14, 2022 | 5:55 pm
Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn March 28-April 8, weather and conditions permitting. The fire will be conducted in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton East Units and encompass approximately 500 acres. The fire is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan.